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Cigarroa: Powers Not at Risk of Being Fired

In an exclusive sit-down with the Tribune, University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa contradicted published reports questioning the job security of UT-Austin President Bill Powers.

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In an exclusive sit-down with the Tribune, University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa contradicted published reports questioning the job security of UT-Austin President Bill Powers. Powers had reportedly angered UT regents with his comments following their vote against raising the school's tuition.

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Cigarroa Statement on UT-Austin Tuition
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