Former Republican state Sen. Steven Neville of Aztec was confirmed by the Senate 32-0 following his hearing before the Senate Rules Committee. He became a regent immediately upon the vote.

Dean Reed, John V. Wertheim, Steven Neville and Keana Huerta, met with WNMU Staff Senate President Bart Brown and ASWNMU President Brenda Dominguez for the first time on April 9, 2025.