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Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Higher Education
UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell will leave to lead SMU
Hartzell leaves UT-Austin after four years of tense political battles and legislative efforts to implement a more conservative vision of public higher ed.
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Higher Education
SMU’s bid to split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ rights heads to Texas Supreme Court
Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019.
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Demographics
2024: The year in photos
A look at some of the best photos from the stories we published over the last year.
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Higher Education
Texas has big goals for college completion. In places like the Coastal Bend, how to get there is still murky.
Many rural Texans in the region say they lack quality information on the skills required to get good jobs and build a lasting career.
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Economy
Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says
In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.
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Higher Education
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing university professors’ influence. Here’s how faculty shape their universities.
Faculty senates have long played a key role in developing curriculum and protecting open inquiry. State leaders have also accused them of liberal indoctrination.
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Higher Education
Daniel Pullin will become new Texas Christian University chancellor as longtime leader leaves role
Victor Boschini is stepping down next year, but will remain chancellor emeritus. Under his leadership, the university reached a $1 billion fundraising goal.
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Higher Education
Community college “deserts” deter Texas students from getting a degree, report says
Black and Hispanic high schoolers who have to drive more than 30 minutes to a community college are less likely to pursue a degree, the report found.