Andrea Fischer Newman
Regent Andrea Fischer Newman, a Republican from Ann Arbor, was first elected to the University's Board of Regent's in 1994 and re-elected in 2002.
Newman received a law degree from the George Washington University National Law Center in 1983 after graduating with honors from the University of Michigan with an bachelor's degree in 1979.
Newman currently serves as senior vice president for government affairs at Delta Airlines. Prior to joining Delta Airlines, Newman was a senior partner at the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. She is also a former employee of the law firm of Patton, Boggs and has served as Special Counsel to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Logistics and as Deputy Assistant to the Vice President.
In addition to serving as a University regent, Newman is a member of the Industry Affairs Committee of the International Air Transport Association and a member of the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. She also serves on the board of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and is a vice president of the Detroit Economic Club. Newman is a former member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel, the National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education and the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.
Recent articles
Snyder sworn in as state's 48th governor
- Courtesy of Joseph Lichterman
BY JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
LANSING — Republican Gov. Rick Snyder ushered in a new era in Michigan’s government today, as he was sworn in as the state’s 48th governor here on the Capitol steps.
• LIVE BLOG RECAP: Rick Snyder's 2011 Gubernatorial Inauguration
Regents Notebook: 'U' requests 2.6-percent increase in state funding
BY JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
FLINT, Mich. — The University’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a letter to be sent to the state’s budget director requesting a 2.6-percent increase in state appropriations for the University at its monthly meeting at the University’s campus here.
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.
university endowment
Rebounding from losses, endowment grows 12.3 percent
BY KYLE SWANSON
After a severe 21-percent drop in its value last year, University officials announced yesterday afternoon that the University’s endowment rebounded somewhat in the past year, growing 12.3 percent.
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.
Regents approve a 1.5-percent tuition increase for in-state students, 3-percent increase for out-of-state students
- Salam Rida/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
The University’s Board of Regents voted 6-2 to approve a 1.5-percent tuition increase for in-state students and a 3-percent tuition increase for out-of-state students at their monthly meeting this afternoon.
Updated: Regents to vote on lowering endowment payout rate
BY KYLE SWANSON
The University’s Board of Regents will vote this week on a proposal to alter their endowment spending rule, which dictates how much of the endowment can be spent each year.
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.
• ALSO SEE: Hanlon selected as next University provost
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.
