On his first day, Texas A&M President Michael K. Young lauded the school’s students and faculty, and said he is thrilled to be in College Station. And, of course, Young had to answer questions about football.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Outgoing President Powers Touts UT-Austin’s Gains, Has No Regrets
Outgoing UT-Austin President Bill Powers said this week that he felt he always acted in the best interest of the school and is proud of the reforms he helped implement. He also defended his actions related to university admissions.
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Demographics
A Look at How House, Senate Budgets Compare
This week, the House and the Senate named the members of a conference committee that will resolve the differences between the two chambers’ budget plans. Here’s a look at how the two proposals compare, with details on some areas where the plans diverge.
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To What Degree Should Regents Get Involved?
Texas law isn’t specific about how public university system regents should do their jobs. So regents are largely left to interpret their roles themselves. With some taking a more hands-on approach, debate has grown about the role of regents.
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Senate Committee Backs Hazlewood Program Changes
Amid concerns raised about the rising costs of a college tuition program for military veterans, a Texas Senate panel on Wednesday backed a plan that would tighten eligibility rules.
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Fenves Named Next President of UT-Austin
By an 8-0 vote, Gregory Fenves has been named the next UT-Austin president. He’ll take over the job June 3.
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A&M Chancellor Requests Resignation Letters at Flagship Campus
Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp has asked all vice presidents at the system’s flagship College Station campus to submit letters of resignation prior to the arrival of the school’s new president.
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Economy
Video: Seliger and Zerwas on Tuition Revenue Bonds
At our 4/16 conversation, state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond — the chairmen, respectively, of the Senate and House Higher Education committees — talked about the need for new building projects on public university campuses.
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Criminal Justice
Video: Seliger and Zerwas on Campus Carry
At our 4/16 conversation, state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond — the chairmen, respectively, of the Senate and House Higher Education committees — handicapped the prospects for passage of campus carry legislation.
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Video: Seliger and Zerwas on In-State Tuition
At our 4/16 conversation, state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond — the chairmen, respectively, of the Senate and House Higher Education committees — talked about the controversial law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities.
