Guy Bailey, a former president of Texas Tech University, on Monday was named the sole finalist to be president at the new University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley campus.
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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The Playlist: The Offer
The past week featured revelations about the behind-the-scenes proposals Gov. Rick Perry made in his attempts to oust Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, so our news-based playlist starts off with “The Offer” by Katie Herzig.
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Higher Education
Public Integrity Unit Launching Investigation of UT Regent
The public integrity unit in the Travis County district attorney’s office will open an investigation into allegations of potential criminal wrongdoing by University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall.
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TribCast
TribCast: The Slate Political Gabfest Special Edition
In a very special episode of the TribCast, Reeve, Emily and Ross join David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson of the Slate Political Gabfest to talk about Common Core, the gubernatorial race and the presidential hopes of notable Texans.
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Higher Education
Committee Will Vote on Impeachment Recommendation in May
A legislative committee investigating University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall plans to vote at a hearing on May 12 whether to recommend articles of impeachment to the full House.
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TMPA Calls on Paxton to Address Issues or Drop Out
The president of the Texas Municipal Police Association issued a letter on Thursday calling on Republican attorney general candidate Ken Paxton to drop out of the race or answer questions about his business practices.
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Paul Begala’s Advice to Wallace Hall: Step Down
In a phone call with the Tribune, former adviser to Bill Clinton and longtime Democratic strategist Paul Begala offered some free advice to embattled University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall.
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Higher Education
Rep. Perry Received Money From Hall-Affiliated PAC
A member of the House committee considering impeachment proceedings against a UT regent received a campaign contribution from a PAC that got hefty financial support from that same regent.
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Higher Education
Changes in Curriculum Bring Opportunity for Technical Colleges
At the state’s technical colleges, controversial changes to the state’s high school curriculum in House Bill 5 have been met with a sense of excitement — and anticipation that the shift could lead to significant expansion.
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The Playlist: Fight Night
In honor of a heated televised debate between state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on immigration policy, we kick off this week’s news-inspired playlist with “Fight Night” by Migos.
