UT Tyler student appointed to higher education board
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Gregg Abbott appointed a UT Tyler student as the student representative for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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According to a release from the university, Lucas Schwartz, a student at the UT Tyler School of Medicine, will serve a one-year term as the student representative for the board.
According to the university, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board oversees higher education institutions and policies to ensure that “higher education goals are aligned with economic and talent needs.”
“Lucas Schwartz embodies the spirit of leadership and dedication that we strive to cultivate in our students,” Dr. Brigham C. Willis, UT Tyler School of Medicine founding dean, said. “His commitment to serving both the state and East Texas is commendable. We are confident that he will represent the interests of Texas students with great passion and integrity on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.”
Schwartz will attend quarterly meetings with the board and participate in training sessions, according to the university.
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“I am deeply honored to have been chosen to serve as the student representative on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,” Schwartz said. “This role provides a unique opportunity to advocate for students across Texas and address critical issues such as mental health resources, economic alignment of degree programs, and the student debt crisis. I look forward to working with the board and making a meaningful impact on higher education in our state.”
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