University of Guam Board approves budgets, commencement list and honorary degree
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Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the University of Guam Board of Regents unanimously approved multiple routine resolutions including FY2026 budget requests, a reapportioned student financial assistance budget, the December commencement graduate list, and an honorary Doctor of Laws; the board also adopted several appreciation resolutions.
The University of Guam Board of Regents approved a slate of resolutions at its Nov. 25 regular meeting, adopting budget requests and recognitions the board described as routine and needed to continue university operations.
Regents voted unanimously to approve a reapportioned Student Financial Assistance Program budget (identified in the meeting as Resolution 25-22) after committee reports that the reapportioned budget mirrors the FY2025 continuation budget and that merit scholarships receive the largest share. Chair Regent Pete Diaz called the roll for the motion to approve the minutes and subsequent votes; the board recorded unanimous aye votes for the motions presented.
The board also approved a commencement graduate listing for the fall 2025 ceremony, noting approximately 185 students were expected to graduate but that the number remained fluid as degree checks continued. The transcript identifies the motion to approve the graduate list as "20 five-twenty 3"; regents cautioned the count may change as the university completes degree requirements and clears financial holds.
In a separate personnel honor, the regents approved a resolution awarding an honorary Doctor of Laws to Julian Uggen, Esquire (transcript reference: "20 five-thirty 2"). The motion carried unanimously; speakers praised Uggen’s legal work and teaching contributions at the university.
The board also adopted several appreciation and memorial resolutions recognizing outgoing and long-serving personnel, including a retirement appreciation for Randall (Randy) Wagon (resolution 25-25), recognition of Leslie Ann Leon Guerrero for service as vice chair and chair (resolution 25-26), and a commemoration for the late Yochi K. Rangel (resolution 25-27). All passed without recorded opposition.
The board approved fiscal-year 2026-related budget measures presented by the Budget, Finance & Audit Committee, including a general operations/administration request and the non-appropriated funds budget; an auxiliary budget and an authorization to write off certain uncollectible student accounts were also approved.
Next steps: the approved budgets and authorizations will move to their administrative implementation paths; the meeting record shows the board completed these votes and proceeded to committee reports and the remainder of the agenda.
