Word on the street is that the University decided not to expand the scope and benefits of the Regent Scholar program. They had considered a range of ideas, including

The proposal would give next year’s scholars priority registration, guaranteed first-choice housing and a $1,500 research grant.

This all was to make the Regent Scholarship more competitive with similar 'top student' scholarships at other Universities. It was apparently shot down due to lack of funds. Email This Post!