Andrew Richner
Regent Andrew Richner, a Republican from Grosse Pointe Park, was elected to the University's Board of Regents in 2002 and currently serves as the board's chair.
Richner graduated with honors from the University's School of Business in 1982 and went on to earn a law degree from the University's Law School in 1986.
While in law school, Richner was a contributing editor to the Michigan Law Review and served as an intern in the Office of Counsel to the President under President Ronald Reagan.
Richner is a partner at the law firm Clark Hill, PLC, where he specializes in government relations and public affairs. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Richner served three terms, from 1997 to 2002, in the Michigan House of Representatives. He also served two terms on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, from 1993 to 1996, and one term on the Grosse Park City Council, from 1991 to 1993.
Richner is married and has two children, a son and daughter.
Recent articles
At Winter Commencement, Nobel Laureate Kahneman tells graduates to find balance in life
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY KAITLIN WILLIAMS
While Winter Commencement didn’t draw the crowd that Spring Commencement in the Big House did this past May, the lower bowl of Crisler Arena was filled with graduates and their families and friends during Sunday afternoon's ceremony.
elections 2010 | university board of regents
Republican incumbent regents Newman and Richner win re-election
BY KYLE SWANSON
University Regents Andrea Fischer Newman (R–Ann Arbor) and Andrew Richner (R–Grosse Pointe Park) won their bids for re-election to the University’s Board of Regents yesterday.
elections 2010 | university board of regents
Early numbers show advantage for incumbent Republican regents
BY KYLE SWANSON
The two incumbents, Regent Andrea Fischer-Newman (R–Ann Arbor) and Regent Andrew Richner (R–Grosse Pointe Park), currently lead their Democratic opponents Paul Brown and Greg Stephens.
From the Daily: Brown, Stephens for regent
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
This year, the Board of Regent's only two Republican members are up for re-election — and they face strong Democratic challengers.
At Senate Assembly, Slottow speaks to University finances, regents debate future of 'U'
- Jake Fromm/Daily
BY CAITLIN HUSTON
Speaking before the main faculty governance body yesterday, the two University regents running for re-election and the candidates vying for their spots clashed over the best way to handle the University’s finances in the upcoming term.
Regents give Coleman 3-percent pay increase
BY JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
The University Board of Regents voted unanimously at its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon to give University President Mary Sue Coleman a 3-percent salary increase.
Regents vote to give President Coleman 3-percent raise
- Chris Ryba/Daily
BY JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
The University Board of Regents voted unanimously at its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon to give University President Mary Sue Coleman a 3-percent salary increase.
The pitch from Dems running for regent? Tuition, tuition, tuition
BY JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
With less than a month before the November elections, two Democratic challengers are stepping up their campaigns to unseat the two incumbent Republicans on the University’s Board of Regents.
Two Republican incumbents to seek re-election to 'U' Board of Regents
BY KYLE SWANSON
The race for two seats on the University’s Board of Regents will heat up this weekend when both the Democratic and Republican parties hold their nominating conventions to choose candidates for the two posts.
picking the next provost
While quick, Hanlon selection was much considered
BY KYLE SWANSON
University administrators said in a series of interviews yesterday that Hanlon’s selection as Sullivan’s eventual successor was in the works before anyone knew whether Sullivan would be chosen for the presidency at the University of Virginia.
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picking the next provost
Regents, 'U' administrators outline necessary qualities for Sullivan's successor
BY KYLE SWANSON
When University Provost Teresa Sullivan was announced as the next president of the University of Virginia yesterday, it left many on campus wondering who would fill the shoes she will leave behind.
University of Virginia picks 'U' Provost Sullivan as next president
- Courtesy of University of Virginia
BY JACOB SMILOVITZ
University Provost Teresa Sullivan was selected yesterday to become the University of Virginia's eighth president and the first female president in the school’s history.
David Brandon officially introduced as University's next athletic director
- Max Collins/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
Ending a two-month search, University officials announced yesterday morning that Domino’s Pizza chairman and CEO David Brandon will be the next athletic director.
Andrew Richner named next University Board of Regents chair
BY STEPHANIE STEINBERG
University Regent Andrew Richner (R–Gross Pointe Park), former vice chair of the University Board of Regents, was named chair of the board at the regents meeting June 18.
3 regents call on 'U' press to drop distribution deals
BY ANDY KROLL
Agreement with British publisher under attack over anti-Zionist book
