On Tuesday evening, the University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously named Admiral William H. McRaven the sole finalist to be the next chancellor of the system.
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UT System Set to Name New Chancellor Today
At a special meeting via telephone Tuesday evening, the University of Texas System Board of Regents is expected to name the system’s next chancellor. Sources told the Tribune that Admiral William H. McRaven is expected to get the gig.
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Technical College System Looks to Break Mold on Workforce Development
With the launch of a new initiative on Monday, the Texas State Technical College System could help revolutionize how colleges align their curriculum with workforce demands and help their students match up better with employers’ needs.
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The Brief: July 29, 2014
At a special University of Texas System regents meeting on Tuesday evening, they are expected to name a sole finalist for the system’s next chancellor. And their choice is expected to be Admiral William H. McRaven.
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UT System Expected to Name New Chancellor on Tuesday
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, when they are expected to name the sole finalist to be the system’s next chancellor. Sources with knowledge of the search told the Tribune that Admiral William H. McRaven is likely to be chosen.
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Series: Falling Behind
Check out Falling Behind, our 10-part series on the flip side of state leaders’ aggressive pursuit of the “Texas Miracle” — from water woes and backed up traffic to missed opportunities in public education and climate change.
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During 40-Year Run, College President Has Made His Mark
When Sam Monroe steps down next month as president of Lamar State College-Port Arthur, a two-year school in Southeast Texas, he will conclude the state’s longest tenure for a president of a higher education institution.
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The Brief: July 17, 2014
Wendy Davis’ fundraising figures from Tuesday that showed her raising slightly more money than her GOP rival for governor are now being questioned.
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Co-Chair: Transparency Committee “Very Close” to Consensus on Hall
After a lengthy hearing on Wednesday, a co-chair of the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations said members were “very close” to reaching a consensus on what to do about UT Regent Wallace Hall.
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Transparency Committee to Question UT System Officials
High-ranking University of Texas System officials are expected to appear before the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations on Wednesday to answer questions about recent developments at UT-Austin.
