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Joseph, 27, from McKinney, is the first dental student and Indian American student regent.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph served as a member of the Student Advisory Council to the board of regents in 2014\u2009\u2013\u200915 and as chairman of the council in 2015\u2009\u2013\u200916. He served on the board of regents\u2019 Outstanding Teaching Awards selection committee for two years. He is pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in the School of Dentistry. 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