The Texas State University System is experimenting with massive open online courses to allow students to arrive on campus with a full year of credit at minimal cost.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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University of Houston Pours Millions into Sports
In recent years, the University of Houston has transferred more than $100 million from its academic side to athletics, aiming to shore up struggling athletic programs and enhance its bid to become a tier one university, and maybe a member of the Big 12.
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UT-Austin Removes Confederate Statue
The Jefferson Davis statue will no longer cast a shadow on the University Texas main mall after its removal Sunday morning.
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UT-Austin to Remove Confederate Statue Sunday
Days after a state district judge gave the go-ahead, the University of Texas at Austin plans to remove a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from a plaza on campus Sunday.
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Judge: UT Confederate Statue Can Be Removed
The statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis at the University of Texas at Austin will soon be taken down. Its removal was cleared Thursday by a state district judge, who threw out a challenge filed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans seeking to block UT-Austin’s plan to remove the sculpture.
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Judge Set to Consider Future of UT Confederate Statue
University of Texas at Austin leaders want to remove a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from a prominent place on campus. On Thursday, a judge may allow them to cross the final hurdle to do so.
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Criminal Justice
Baylor May Face Legal Fallout from Rape Case
Baylor University’s lawyers reportedly were in the courtroom during most of football player Sam Ukwuachu’s rape trial last week. Now that he’s been convicted, the school faces the possibility of lawsuits and federal scrutiny.
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After Student Death, Texas Tech Overhauls Greek Life
Almost a year after an alcohol-related student death and a fraternity party that featured offensive sexual decorations, Texas Tech University is boosting its oversight of fraternities and sororities ahead of the fall recruitment period.
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A&M Drops Bid To Host Presidential Debate
Texas A&M University has dropped out of the race to host a presidential debate in 2016, citing high costs and logistical challenges. Two other Texas sites remain in contention.
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UT-Austin Team to Develop Campus Carry Plans
University of Texas at Austin President Greg Fenves announced Thursday that he has convened a group of students, faculty and staff to recommend policies for the school to comply with a new state law that will allow the concealed carrying of gun on college campuses.