The family of former Houston Mayor Roy Hofheinz is asking a judge to block the University of Houston from changing the name of Hofheinz Pavilion as it solicits funds for a major renovation of the facility.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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New A&M Campus Will Focus on Research and Students “Not Admitted” Into A&M
The Texas A&M University System on Monday announced plans to renovate an old satellite campus to develop new research opportunities and teach as many as 10,000 new students who were “not admitted” into the university.
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The Price of Admission
Reveal Radio: Nearly Neighbors, Worlds Apart
On this episode of Reveal, we explain how an attempt to boost diversity in Texas colleges could, paradoxically, end affirmative action. This is part of our Price of Admission series.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M-Commerce President Dies
Dan Jones, the president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, died Friday morning, the university announced in a note to students.
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Higher Education
Pay is Climbing Fast for Texas University Leaders
In the past four years, the total pay for chancellors and presidents of Texas universities and systems has grown 70 percent, from an average total compensation of $565,000 in 2012 to an average of $955,000 now.
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Criminal Justice
It’s Official: A&M Allowing Guns in Classrooms and Dorms
This fall, guns will be allowed in classrooms and most dorms at Texas A&M University and other A&M System schools. Faculty will only be allowed to ban them in their offices if they show a special need.
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Higher Education
Lt. Gov. Patrick Slams Universities for Tuition Increases
In his most aggressive terms yet, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick excoriated Texas universities for raising their tuition in recent years, suggesting that the Texas Senate will try to limit tuition growth when it reconvenes next year.
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Ballpark Figures
Texas A&M Planning $68 Million Worth of New Sports Stadiums
Flush with cash from its new football stadium and its move to the Southeastern Conference, Texas A&M University has developed plans to spend $68 million on new stadiums for its softball and track and field teams.
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Demographics
Roundup: Court Hears Texas’ Challenge to Immigration Action, Colleges Open Food Pantries
In the Roundup: The U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas’ challenge to President Obama’s executive action on immigration, some Texas universities are starting food pantries for students and a petroleum giant gets millions in taxpayer dollars in exchange for pretty much nothing.
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As College Costs Rise, Texas Schools Open Food Pantries for Students
As tuition costs rise and the number of low-income students increases, at least 14 Texas colleges have opened food pantries for students who are having trouble affording meals.
