A historically black college that was once on the brink of closure is combining work requirements and academics in hopes of discovering new solutions to poverty.
Carrington Tatum
Carrington Tatum was a reporting fellow in 2019-20. A graduate of Texas State University, he was the editor-in-chief of The University Star, where he previously worked as a columnist, photographer and opinions editor. Carrington won a regional Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and has worked as a digital marketing strategist for the Loud Speakers Network.
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UT-Arlington selects provost to serve as interim president, puts long-term search on hold
Lim has been serving as administrator in charge since Karbhari’s resignation, and the UT System chancellor said in an email to the campus community that he has “been impressed by [Lim’s] leadership.”
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Texas A&M and University of Texas systems expect to reopen in the fall, and A&M says it will play football
Texas Tech University also says it’s planning for a return to campus for the upcoming school year.
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At Huston-Tillotson University, a stepping stone from poverty gets steeper
The historically black school in Austin moved online as coronavirus shut down college campuses. The loss of community is difficult for a school with a hands-on tradition of boosting students, many poor and the first in their families to attend college.
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Baylor University announces up to $80 million in budget cuts in wake of coronavirus pandemic
The private school, anticipating a drop in enrollment next school year, is one of the first major Texas colleges to announce budget cuts due to the public health and economic crises.
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Thousands in Texas face delays to their unemployment relief because of busy phone lines and website outages
As tens of thousands of Texans try to file unemployment insurance claims, they’re finding the Texas Workforce Commission’s phone lines jammed and website servers overloaded as the agency is swamped by the crush of sudden need.
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Staying home slows the coronavirus, but what if you’re homeless?
Local, state and national leaders are recommending people take a range of actions to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. But for those without homes, many of those measures are next to impossible.
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Social distancing has upended the financial lives of countless Texans. And many don’t know what’s next.
Officials say they have to prioritize public health over economic concerns. Meanwhile, people who can’t work from home navigate a public health crisis while facing financial uncertainty.
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Stop buying all the toilet paper. There’s no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.
State officials and industry representatives say Texans should relax: Stores plan to be stocked for months, so there’s no need to stockpile groceries and household items.
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San Antonio mayor tries to calm coronavirus concerns but also says city needs more tests
Ron Nirenberg’s comment came as more people are set to be quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base. After criticizing health officials earlier this month, Nirenberg said the CDC has “made steps in the right direction” with how it oversees people who are quarantined.