The ongoing tension between Texas legislators and the University of Texas System Board of Regents looks likely to bleed into the 2015 legislative session.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Appeals Court Denies Request to Rehear Fisher v. UT
Abigail Fisher’s case against the University of Texas at Austin over the consideration of race in admissions for students not admitted through the state’s top 10 percent law was dealt another blow on Wednesday.
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Energy
The Brief: Nov. 11, 2014
Lawmakers filed 365 bills and joint resolutions on Monday, the first day they could pre-file legislation for the upcoming legislative session.
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Higher Education
Vaqueros Won, but the Broncs Are Still Fighting
Last week, “the Vaqueros” was selected as the new mascot for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. It has since proved controversial, and university and UT System leaders have responded to the criticism.
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Criminal Justice
On First Day Allowed for Filing, Legislators Submit More Than 350 Bills
Two months ahead of the first day of the 84th legislative session, eager lawmakers on Monday filed bills addressing issues including guns, texting while driving, health, transportation and much more.
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Energy
The Brief: Nov. 7, 2014
It wasn’t just Republicans in Texas who were celebrating big statehouse gains on Tuesday.
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Higher Education
UT Looking to Make More of Massive Online Courses
At the University of Texas System, “massive open online courses” are being reimagined. University leaders believe that the shift will provide them with a more effective tool in meeting their goals.
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Higher Education
UT System Overhauls Salary and Debt Tool
The University of Texas System on Wednesday launched a major overhaul of its interactive website that provides salary and debt information for graduates of its institutions.
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Energy
The Brief: Oct. 8, 2014
GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott’s $30 million campaign chest has captured a lot of attention, leading to the next question: why raise all that cash?
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Health care
The Brief: Oct. 7, 2014
New abortion restrictions passed by the Legislature could lead to one unexpected result: more abortions performed in doctors’ offices as the number of abortion clinics in the state drops to single digits.
