All other powers and privileges necessary for the discharge of the functions of said municipal university which are not herein prescribed or limited are hereby granted, providing they are not in conflict with other specific legislation. The provisions of this act and all grants of power, authority or rights herein made to boards of regents created under the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed and all incidental powers necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act, are hereby expressly granted to and conferred upon such boards of regents.