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Board honors outgoing student trustee, appoints Truman Scholar Trenton White as student trustee
Summary
Trustees approved a resolution of appreciation for outgoing student trustee Amir Sheikh and voted to appoint Trenton 'Trent' White, a Truman Scholarship recipient, as the student trustee for 2024–25 after trustees recounted his scholarly background and selection.
The Board of Trustees approved a resolution of appreciation recognizing outgoing student trustee Amir Sheikh, who was unable to attend the meeting. Trustees shared remembrances of Sheikh’s advocacy on behalf of students.
The board also considered and approved the nomination of Trenton (Trent) White as student trustee for the 2024–25 academic year. President Noland introduced White, noting he is a Truman Scholarship recipient and a first‑generation college student from Unicoi County active in mock trial and political science studies. Trustees who participated in the surprise announcement of White’s Truman selection described the moment and expressed strong support; the motion to appoint White was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
No further action was recorded; the appointment is for the 2024–25 academic year.
