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Greetings,

We start off the new year with good news regarding the search for a new ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ president. The UT System Board of Regents has named Jennifer Evans-Cowley, currently the provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University of North ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ, as the sole finalist for the position. In state leadership news, Senator Joan Huffman has been named chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, replacing retiring state senator and ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ alumna Jane Nelson. At the federal level, President Joe Biden's Build Back Better plan has a challenging path ahead in the U.S. Senate.

Cases of the Omicron variant increased exponentially in schools through the end of 2021 and are expected to peak in late January.

As February approaches, we look back on the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ freeze of 2021 and what might be causing such extremes in weather patterns.

We will be following legislation at the state and federal levels that pertains to higher education and its impact on ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. As you receive updates, please let us know if there are any topics you would like to hear more about from Government Relations.

Thank you for your dedication to ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ and Go Mavs!

— ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Government Relations

The Office of the Governor is always looking for people to apply to various boards, including higher education. If you need assistance in applying, please contact Jeff Jeter at jeter@uta.edu. .

The University needs the support of its faculty, staff, and alumni to ensure we continue to receive resources to serve our students, conduct research, and expand our programs. For more information on how you can support the University and its legislative goals, contact:

• Jeff Jeter, vice president of Government Relations, at jeter@uta.edu
• Martin Lujan, director of Government Relations, at martin.lujan@uta.edu
• Bogan Pollock, director of Public Policy, at bogan@uta.edu
• Trevor Simmons, senior budget analyst, at trevor.simmons@uta.edu
• Beth Robinson, administrative assistant, at beth.robinson@uta.edu

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