UT System says it won't proceed with Houston campus
The University of Texas System has decided to scrap its controversial plans to build an educational and research facility in the city of Houston. Full Story
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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. Matthew is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended public schools and graduated from Texas A&M University. He’s spent nearly two decades in Texas journalism, and previously worked at The Eagle in Bryan-College Station and The Dallas Morning News. Matthew joined the Tribune in 2015 has held various roles, including higher education reporter, breaking news editor and politics editor. As a managing editor, Matthew has guided the Tribune’s award-winning journalism and other reporting of statewide significance, including coverage of elections and legislative sessions to major breaking news and ambitious storytelling about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Texas-Mexico border, the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, the impeachment of Texas attorney general and battles over public education. He lives in Austin with his wife, Susan, and their two children.
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Texas lawmakers call for financial sanctions in response to Baylor rape scandal
State Rep. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, called for a criminal investigation and state financial sanctions against Baylor University in response to the ongoing sexual assault scandal at the school. Full Story
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After rape scandal, Baylor's most powerful boosters fight over school's future
Some of Baylor University's biggest donors are waging a campaign against their alma mater's board of regents. But will it succeed? Full Story
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Senate panel takes step toward repealing college financial aid law
The Texas Senate Education Committee took an early step in the Senate's efforts to eliminate a rule that forces universities to set aside a portion of tuition revenue to fund scholarships for the needy. Full Story
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UTSA President Romo placed on administrative leave pending "conduct review"
University of Texas at San Antonio President Ricardo Romo, who had been scheduled to retire in August, has been placed on administrative leave pending a "review of allegations related to his conduct." Full Story
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Texas lawmakers search for ways to avoid wasted college credits
Texas students spend millions of dollars each year on community college courses that four-year universities won't give them credit for. State lawmakers want to change that. Full Story
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Texas A&M raises tuition — but only for out-of-state students
The A&M System Board of Regents voted Thursday to increase its out-of-state tuition at its College Station flagship by up to $200 per credit hour. Full Story
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Big 12 to withhold money from Baylor as it investigates sexual assault scandal
Baylor could lose millions of dollars as the Big 12 Conference works to make sure that the school has properly responded to its sexual assault scandal. Full Story
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Senate approves new UT System regents 29-0
The Texas Senate approved three new University of Texas System regents, even though some Democrats complained about the board's lack of diversity. Full Story
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Texas families are struggling to pay for college — but so is the state
Rising tuition is making it hard for parents and students to pay for college in Texas. But state funding is strained, too. So where will the money come from to grow enrollment and elevate Texas universities? Full Story
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