Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily review the Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate debates and speculate about what the turmoil at University of Virginia means for Texas.
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
When UT-Austin Seemed to Be in UVA’s Shoes, Hundreds Spoke Out
Emails obtained by the Tribune suggest the outcry that could follow if UT-Austin President Bill Powers were dismissed in a manner similar to that of recently reinstated University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan.
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Higher Education
A&M, Texas Wesleyan to Create New Law School
Texas A&M University is entering into a partnership with Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth to create a new law school that will be known as the Texas A&M School of Law at Texas Wesleyan University.
Posted inState Government
Campbell Not Looking to Adjust Her Strategy for Runoff With Wentworth
Donna Campbell, who few predicted would advance in the SD-25 Republican primary, is now the focus of those hoping to replace the notoriously independent-minded incumbent Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio.
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Higher Education
Updated: Compass Group to Take Over Services at A&M
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp announced today that Compass Group, a major private company based in North Carolina, will be taking over dining and support services at Texas A&M University.
Posted inState Government
TribCast: Immigration, Education and the U.S. Senate
Reeve, Ben, Julian and Aman talk about President Obama’s new immigration policy, the changing narrative of the U.S. Senate race, and the rigor of the STAAR test.
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Higher Education
UT-Arlington President Announces Retirement
UPDATED: University of Texas at Arlington President James Spaniolo told the Tribune that he is not leaving due to any outside pressure or internal dissatisfaction. “It just reflects a personal decision on my part,” he said.
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Higher Education
A&M System Lands Major Federal Biosecurity Deal
A Texas A&M University System-led team has won a federal contract to develop one of three new national centers for developing and manufacturing medicine and vaccines to respond to pandemic diseases and bioterror threats.
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Higher Education
A&M System May Soon Learn Fate of Biosecurity Bid
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will announce the creation of new centers for developing “vaccines and medicines used to protect health in emergencies.” That could be big news for the Texas A&M University System.
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Demographics
Perry, Democrats Spar Over Immigration Policy Shift
Gov. Rick Perry calls President Obama’s newsmaking decision on immigration policy “amnesty” and “an election-year tactic.” Democrats say Perry’s position on the issue conflicts with his defense of in-state tuition.
