KU graduate tapped as Maryland regent

Adela Acosta, who received a master’s degree in education from Kansas University, has been named to the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents, the governing body for Maryland public universities.

Acosta, the first-ever Hispanic member of the board, is principal of Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Prince George’s County. She spent 10 years working in the Maryland public schools system after a career with the Department of Justice.

Maryland’s Board of Regents consists of 17 members and is responsible for creating and enforcing policy for the 13 public universities in Maryland. Members are appointed by the governor. Acosta’s term begins July 1.

Former Clinton aide to speak Monday at KU

Tickets remain for Monday’s speech by political analyst James Carville, whose talk is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center.

Tickets, which are $13 for the public and $7 for those with a Kansas University ID, are available at the Student Union Activities box office on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union, or by calling 864-SHOW.

Carville, co-host of CNN’s “Crossfire,” worked as a consultant to Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and later served as senior political adviser to Clinton.

Carville also has written several books.

His speech is sponsored by SUA and Student Senate and is the 2004 installment of the KU Student Lecture Series.