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Members of the board of trustees conduct a meeting on April 24, 2026. The board consists of 31 elected members who meet periodically throughout the school year to discuss matters of the university.

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Members of the board of trustees conduct a meeting on April 24, 2026. The board consists of 31 elected members who meet periodically throughout the school year to discuss matters of the university.

FILE — A candidate for speaker pro tempore campaigns for the position on March 25, 2026, in the Russell House Theater. An update was given on the Williams-Brice renovations during the meeting on April 22, 2026.

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FILE — A candidate for speaker pro tempore campaigns for the position on March 25, 2026, in the Russell House Theater. An update was given on the Williams-Brice renovations during the meeting on April 22, 2026.

The front entrance of 1441 Main St. seen on March 4, 2026. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have just signed a lease to house new offices on 1441 Main St.

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The front entrance of 1441 Main St. seen on March 4, 2026. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have just signed a lease to house new offices on 1441 Main St.

FILE — Senators listen to the Student Government meeting on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Russell House Theater. A bill to simplify chapter one of the Student Government codes was passed by the senate.

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FILE — Senators listen to the Student Government meeting on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Russell House Theater. A bill to simplify chapter one of the Student Government codes was passed by the senate.

Vice President Jordan Richardson addresses the student senate on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Senate passed recommendations for implementation of a student-run emergency medical service on campus, as well as healthcare vending machines.

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Vice President Jordan Richardson addresses the student senate on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Senate passed recommendations for implementation of a student-run emergency medical service on campus, as well as healthcare vending machines.

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