We have updated our timeline on the conflict between the University of Texas System, the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Legislature to include the latest developments, including a new investigation into UT-Austin’s admissions process.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Admitting Privileges
Admissions Inquiry Takes Center Stage in UT Saga
Of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall’s allegations of misconduct at UT-Austin, none has gained as much traction as his assertion that there is “secret favoritism” for the politically connected in admissions.
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Criminal Justice
Sports Agents Want Greater Access to Texas College Football Players
While universities and Texas legislators support state rules limiting sports agents to a quick pre-season meet-and-greet with college football players, agents say the short window of access can lead NFL hopefuls to make bad decisions.
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Higher Education
UT System to Launch Investigation of UT-Austin Admissions
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
