A conservative University of Wisconsin regent, appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker in May 2017, has declared that he will not vacate his position when his seven-year term concludes this month. The regent, along with another remaining appointee, has been at the center of a recent controversy surrounding political appointments within the UW system.
In an email addressed to key university officials, the regent stated his intention to remain in his role until he voluntarily resigns or a successor is confirmed by the state Senate. This decision comes in the wake of a 2022 state Supreme Court ruling that allows political appointees to stay in their positions until a replacement is officially approved.
