Gov. Rick Perry took his political message to the pews on Sunday morning, stopping at two Iowa churches.
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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Transportation
Perry Talks Trans-Texas Corridor in Iowa
On the final campaign stop of his bus tour today, Gov. Rick Perry was asked about the long-ago plan for a 4,000-mile network of highways, rail and utility lines that sparked a public outcry and was ultimately abandoned.
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Perry: Cain Has “Characteristics” of a Defense Secretary
At a campaign stop this morning, Rick Perry was asked if he would consider former candidate Herman Cain for the position of defense secretary. His answer was noncommital — and he also told a questioner he would have “no problem” with having a female vice president.
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Higher Education
UT System Chancellor, Chairman Look Back at a Long Year
Like many at the end of this year, University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa and Gene Powell, the chairman of the board of regents, are in a reflective mood.
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Higher Education
UT President Ends Tough Year With Another Battle
It’s been a year marked by high profile wars waged by UT President Bill Powers — to some, the university’s Dumbledore; to others, a bee in the bonnet of higher education reformers. The latest drama is unfolding in the law school he used to run.
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Higher Education
UT Law Interim Dean Prioritizes Salary Equity
Nearly a week after faculty unrest led to the sudden ousting of Dean Larry Sager from the University of Texas School of Law, his interim replacement told the Tribune one of her top priorities will be a review of faculty compensation.
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Higher Education
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 110
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Morgan on the latest from the University of Texas School of Law, the launch of Rick Perry’s Iowa bus tour and the return of Craig James.
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Higher Education
UT System Launches New Online Route to Degree Completion
For students who started but — for whatever reason — haven’t been able to finish their college degrees, the University of Texas System is opening a new pathway to completion.
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Higher Education
Dean’s Ouster Raises Questions About Foundation Money
Who knew about the $500,000 payment Larry Sager received from the University of Texas School of Law’s foundation — and when — are among the many questions swirling after his surprise ouster as dean last week.
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Higher Education
Community College District Responds to Billboard
Dallas County Community College District Chancellor Wright Lassiter said a new billboard from the Texas Association of Business knocking DCCCD graduation rates shows “a fundamental lack of understanding” about community colleges.
