David Lakey, the state’s public health chief, will accept a joint position with the University of Texas System and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, sources tell the Tribune.
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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Chancellor McRaven: Time to Move Past UT Conflicts
On his first day as chancellor of the UT System, Admiral Bill McRaven, the former commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, said the system needed to move beyond the conflicts that have marked the last few years.
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TribCast: What To Watch For In 2015
Reeve is joined by a number of Tribune reporters who provide some insight about what issues are likely to become hot topics during the legislative session in 2015.
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Politics
Video: Gov. Rick Perry’s Oops, Gaffes and Gasps
Gov. Rick Perry has given public remarks countless times over his long tenure. Most have gone off without a hitch. But he’ll be best remembered for these gaffes or gasp-worthy moments that left him with some explaining to do.
Posted inHigher Education, State Government
Leading a Push for Fundamental Change in Academic Affairs
Higher education has often been at the forefront for Rick Perry during his time as governor. Reeve Hamilton writes that Perry has had clear influence on the state’s colleges and universities and has emerged as a strong critic of rising tuition.
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Five — and a Half — Things We Won’t Forget About Gov. Rick Perry
Boiling down Gov. Rick Perry’s legacy into a few bullet points isn’t easy. But reporters Reeve Hamilton and Jay Root look at some things people will surely remember years after Perry has left office. Their feature kicks off our 10-part series, The Perry Legacy.
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The Playlist: Looking Back at 2014
On this week’s edition of our news-inspired playlist, we’re revisiting some of our sonic selections from the year gone by, so we kick it off with Nat King Cole’s “Looking Back.”
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TribCast: The Best of Our 2014 Live Shows
In a special edition of the TribCast, we revisit some of the best moments from this year’s live shows, with appearances by members of the Slate Political Gabfest, state Reps. Jason Villalba and Donna Howard, and the Jason Roberts Band.
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LBJ Library Director Objects to MLK Film’s Portrayal
Despite its critical acclaim, the new movie Selma, which depicts the relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson, is getting pushback from some in Johnson’s home state.
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The Playlist: My Name
The Academic Building at Texas A&M University was about to have its name changed to the “Governor Rick Perry ’72 Building,” but the governor declined the honor. This inspired the first song on this week’s playlist: “My Name” by Kevin Morby.