As a House committee considers whether to bring articles of impeachment against University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, system leaders have responded strongly to recent criticism of Hall.
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
In Rio Grande Valley, Perry Signs South Texas University Bill
In two emotional events Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed a bill that will create a new university in the Rio Grande Valley. He also addressed demands to add bonds for campus construction to the special session agenda.
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Politics
Fundraising Reports Offer Chance to Stand Out in Crowded Statewide Races
The Monday deadline to report fundraising numbers offered the first look at how the candidates running in the 2014 races for lieutenant governor and attorney general stack up financially.
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Higher Education
On Impeachment Probe, Committee in Uncharted Waters
A legislative committee charged with weighing the impeachment of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall is easing its way into a process that has relatively little historical precedent or statutory guidance.
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Higher Education
A&M President: Desire to Teach Fueled Decision to Step Down
Texas A&M University President R. Bowen Loftin said he felt that he brought something to A&M that had been somewhat lacking: “a real focus on students.” He said that his decision to leave his post was driven by a desire to return to teaching.
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The Playlist: Battle is Over but the War Goes On
After a long debate, Senate Republicans successfully passed an omnibus abortion restriction bill. Democrats insist they will keep fighting the measure. So, we begin this week’s playlist with Levon Helm singing “Battle is Over But the War Goes On.”
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Higher Education
TRBs Ready to Move Forward, if Perry Allows It
Legislators appear ready and willing to approve billions in tuition revenue bonds — or “TRBs” — for campus construction projects, but only if Gov. Rick Perry will let them.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M President Loftin Stepping Down
Texas A&M University President R. Bowen Loftin will step down from his position in January, he notified university leaders on Friday.
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Politics
Special Election to Replace Strama Set for Nov. 5
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday set Nov. 5 as the date for the special election to determine who will serve out the remainder of state Rep. Mark Strama’s current term.
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TribCast
TribCast: Perry’s Decision and Persistent Protesters
Reeve, Emily, Ben and Jay gab about Gov. Rick Perry’s legacy in light of his decision to not seek re-election, forecast the political dominoes falling as a result of the open governor’s seat and check in on the abortion-related protests at the Capitol.
