Though Peggy Lucas is one of the newest appointees to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, she’s no stranger to the school.

Lucas met her husband, David Lucas, on a blind date at the University nearly 50 years ago. Since then, the pair said the institution has been a large part of their family’s life.

“She seemed like a natural fit to become a regent,” David Lucas said. “I don’t think very many candidates could offer her insight into the University.”