The University of Texas System plans to seek a full external investigation of legislative influence on admissions at the University of Texas at Austin, the system’s chancellor, Francisco Cigarroa, told the Tribune in a Friday interview.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
Posted in
University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Fewer Voters See College as a Necessity
Voters do not see the necessity of a college education as strongly as they did four years ago, and they are open to a range of potentially major changes in public education, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Posted in
Higher Education
Sole Finalist Named for Sul Ross Presidency
William Kibler, the vice president for student affairs at Mississippi State University, was named Monday as the sole finalist to be the next president of Sul Ross State University.
Posted in
Higher Education
Slideshow: Foster Care Alumni Who Made It to College
Former foster youth who have successfully enrolled in college share their experiences and thoughts about the challenges of transitioning to higher education.
Posted in
Higher Education
Few Foster Care Alumni Use Higher Ed Benefits
Though the state offers free tuition and fees for certain former foster youth who enroll at public colleges and universities, relatively few take advantage of the opportunity — a trend policymakers are hoping to change.
Posted in
Higher Education
Stidvent Named New WGU Texas Chancellor
Veronica “Ronnye” Vargas Stidvent has been named the new chancellor of WGU Texas after WGU’s Ray Martinez announced he will head the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas.
Posted in
Higher Education
Perry Instructs Public Universities to Review Finances
Following the revelation that the University of North Texas has received up to $84 million in excess state funds over roughly the last decade, Gov. Rick Perry has instructed the state’s public universities to review their accounting.
Posted in
Higher Education
Further Tensions at UT System Revealed in Internal Emails
For months, UT Regent Wallace Hall has been trying to have a private meeting with Kedra Ishop, the director of admissions at UT-Austin. The strife it has caused is the latest dispute involving Hall, UT-Austin and system leaders.
Posted in
Higher Education
In Letter, Simpson Faults Committee Investigating UT Regent
In a letter sent to all House members on Monday, state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, shared his criticism of and questions for the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations.
Posted in
Higher Education
Analysis: Clout is Only Clout if It Can Be Used
Questions about insiders getting students into top state universities raises a question about power: Would it be more surprising if they had the clout to get people into school, or if they didn’t?
