Robert Gates, who has led the CIA, the Defense Department and Texas A&M University, talked to the Tribune about why he thinks Admiral William H. McRaven is a good choice to be the University of Texas System’s next chancellor.
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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McRaven Named as Sole Finalist for UT Chancellor
On Tuesday evening, the University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously named Admiral William H. McRaven the sole finalist to be the next chancellor of the system.
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UT System Set to Name New Chancellor Today
At a special meeting via telephone Tuesday evening, the University of Texas System Board of Regents is expected to name the system’s next chancellor. Sources told the Tribune that Admiral William H. McRaven is expected to get the gig.
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Technical College System Looks to Break Mold on Workforce Development
With the launch of a new initiative on Monday, the Texas State Technical College System could help revolutionize how colleges align their curriculum with workforce demands and help their students match up better with employers’ needs.
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UT System Expected to Name New Chancellor on Tuesday
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, when they are expected to name the sole finalist to be the system’s next chancellor. Sources with knowledge of the search told the Tribune that Admiral William H. McRaven is likely to be chosen.
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TribCast: National Guard, Senate Chairs and Charters
Reeve, Ross, Evan and Morgan talk about Gov. Rick Perry’s plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border, the recent shuffling of chairs in the Texas Senate and a controversial plan for an out-of-state charter school.
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The Playlist: Wizard of Finance
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst appointed state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, to chair the powerful Senate Finance Committee this week, so our news-inspired playlist begins with Parliament’s “Wizard of Finance.”
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During 40-Year Run, College President Has Made His Mark
When Sam Monroe steps down next month as president of Lamar State College-Port Arthur, a two-year school in Southeast Texas, he will conclude the state’s longest tenure for a president of a higher education institution.
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TribCast: Fundraising Totals and the Border Crisis
Evan, Reeve, Jay and Julián discuss the immigration crisis on the Texas border and review the latest fundraising totals for Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis and other statewide candidates.
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Co-Chair: Transparency Committee “Very Close” to Consensus on Hall
After a lengthy hearing on Wednesday, a co-chair of the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations said members were “very close” to reaching a consensus on what to do about UT Regent Wallace Hall.