Gov. Hobbs appoints Jimmy McCain to Arizona Board of Regents

Governor Katie Hobbs has appointed Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, to the Arizona Board of Regents to represent northern Arizona. McCain, a military veteran with deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, is also a businessman and a two-time graduate of Arizona State University, currently pursuing a doctorate in education. His appointment follows a previous nominee, Liz Archuleta, who was never given a Senate hearing and had to step down. McCain has expressed enthusiasm for advocating for higher education access, especially for tribal and rural communities, and aims to collaborate with university presidents to strengthen Arizona's public universities. The Board of Regents oversees Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona, with members serving eight-year terms. While McCain's confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate remains uncertain, his strong leadership background and family legacy are seen as positive factors.