Student Rep Picked for Lincoln Governing Board

Posted: Dec 12, 2012 10:06 AM by Associated Press
Updated: Dec 12, 2012 10:08 AM

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has chosen a student representative to the governing board of Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

Nixon on Tuesday appointed Traron Shivers to represent students before the public university's Board of Curators.

Shivers is a member of the National Honor Society and is involved with a student health program.

Shivers' term is to run through the end of 2013. His appointment requires confirmation by the state Senate when lawmakers return to the Capitol.

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