State Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer and Lyle Larson say they intend to attend all interviews conducted during an external investigation of UT-Austin’s admissions process. It’s not clear yet whether they’ll be allowed.
Reeve Hamilton
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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Higher Education
UT System Pursues Partnerships, Space Research with Mexico
University of Texas System officials are preparing to sign an agreement with the Mexican government to encourage more student exchanges and faculty collaboration across the border, and to launch a space-related research project.
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FreedomWorks: Texas Rangers Should Investigate UT-Austin
FreedomWorks, a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of Tea Party-related causes, wants Gov. Rick Perry to call in the Texas Rangers to investigate the University of Texas at Austin.
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The Playlist: A Brand New Book
In her forthcoming memoir, state Sen. Wendy Davis talks about the difficulties of her childhood and her political career, among other things. This inspired us to start this week’s playlist with “A Brand New Book” by Graham Parker.
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Higher Education
DA’s Office Will Bring Wallace Hall Case Before Grand Jury Soon
UT System Regent Wallace Hall said Thursday that he was “comfortable” with his actions being investigated by the Travis County district attorney’s office, which has confirmed that it will put the case before a grand jury soon.
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TribCast: Twitter, Gubernatorial Debates and Lawsuits
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan discuss Gov. Rick Perry’s Twitter account, the battle over the gubernatorial debates, and the recent court rulings on school finance and the state’s abortion restrictions.
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Higher Education
Abbott Lays Out Full Higher Ed Plan
UPDATED: Implementing outcomes-based funding for universities and requiring public institutions to give college credit for scores of 3 or higher on AP exams were among the higher ed proposals laid out by Greg Abbott on Tuesday.
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Higher Education
UT-Austin: Mission Accomplished for $3 Billion Campaign
University of Texas at Austin officials are claiming victory after an eight-year capital campaign, which ended Aug. 31, raised more than its $3 billion goal.
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Higher Education
For Community Colleges, a Chance to Grant More Four-Year Degrees
Ahead of the 2015 legislative session, momentum seems to be building for more chances to earn four-year degrees at community colleges in Texas.
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Politics
The Playlist: Let’s Call it Off
On Friday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott unexpectedly canceled a planned debate appearance, so we start our weekly playlist inspired by Texas political news with “Let’s Call It Off” by Peter Bjorn and John.