Four new regents named to U of Minn. governing board

Four new members gained spots Tuesday on the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents, a full third of the board at a time of immense challenge for the land-grant college.

They include a former U.S. ambassador to Norway, a past United Nations food aid counselor who also worked abroad, a doctoral student with a focus on economic planning, and a prominent search firm executive who graduated from the university before pursuing a career in nonprofit leadership.

Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointments after getting more than two dozen applicants.

In a news release, Walz characterized his picks as “four accomplished, knowledgeable and dedicated leaders.” He said their varied experience will come in handy as the board “addresses current challenges and shapes the university’s future.”

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