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Regent of the University of Michigan

Lena Epstein

Candidate for Regent of the University of Michigan

Republican

Background

Occupation
Co-owner and executive, Vesco Oil Corporation
Campaign website
lenaforuofm.com

Co-owner, board member and executive of Vesco Oil Corporation, with a Harvard economics degree and a University of Michigan Ross MBA. She was the Republican nominee for U-M regent in 2022.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to combat antisemitism and harassment on campus

    Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Keep every student safe and combat antisemitism and harassment on campus.”
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Education

  • Pledges to hold the line on U-M tuition

    Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Hold the line on tuition through disciplined budgeting that prioritizes the classroom over administrative growth.”
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  • Supports more U-M seats for in-state students

    Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Open more seats for in-state students at Michigan's flagship.”
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Housing

  • Supports lowering student housing costs and more need-based aid

    Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Bring down the cost of student housing and expand need-based aid.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports expanding U-M research partnerships with Israel

    About Lena - Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Strengthen research collaborations with Israel in medicine, cybersecurity, and technology”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes divestment campaigns targeting U-M's endowment (BDS)

    About Lena - Lena Epstein for U of M Regent

    Campaign website · Lena Epstein for University of Michigan Regent · lenaforuofm.com

    “Strongly opposes divestment campaigns that politicize the university’s endowment and restrict academic engagement.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lena Epstein on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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