Full video of my 5/7 conversation with John Sharp, the chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Criminal Justice
A Smorgasbord of Disclosure, Online for the First Time
A state lawmaker is pushing to make all financial disclosure statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission available online so the public can easily find them. In that spirit, the Tribune presents the disclosures filed by scores of state agency heads, regents and others that you can’t get online now.
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Higher Education
Without Stadium Home, Bats Invade Texas A&M University Buildings
A&M’s football stadium, Kyle Field, has long doubled as one of the region’s biggest bat habitats — or at least it did until recent renovations began. Now, the bats have spread across the rest of campus, showing up in swimming pools, offices and other campus buildings.
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Higher Education
A&M’s New President Says No “Bloodletting”
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.
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Higher Education
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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Higher Education
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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Higher Education
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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Higher Education
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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Higher Education
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.
