UT Family Lines Up Behind President Bill Powers
Sometimes a rumor from a single unnamed source can spur thousands to action.
So it’s been for the Longhorn community in the last 18 hours after one anonymous source told a journalist their leader’s job could be in jeopardy.
Texas Monthly‘s Paul Burka reported that a source told him UT-Austin president Bill Powers was in danger of being fired by the UT System board of regents. Powers had expressed disappointment last week after regents voted against allowing UT-Austin to raise tuition since its funding had been cut.
Within hours, social media—led in great part by students—swung into action. Memes sprouted, #SaveBillPowers trended on Twitter, and an “I Stand With Bill Powers” Facebook page snagged more than 9,600 supporters.
This morning, UT System chancellor Francisco Cigarroa denied the rumors.”The chairman of the board of regents has never directed me to fire anyone,” he said in a statement.
Here’s how the public reaction is playing out.
UT Fans Rally to #SaveBillPowers
With reporting by Tim Taliaferro
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4 Comments
I would like to know the proper manner to express my support for President Powers to the Board of Regents. I understand that Texas Exes sent an e-mail to members recently regarding this matter, but when I attempted to log in I discovered that I could not do so presumably because my e-mail address has changed. Thanks,
Jeb McNew
BA 1970
JD 1972
Life Member
Hi Jeb,
The best way to reach the Board is to email bor@utsystem.edu.
Thanks for your support.
Oh, please. Enough is enough with the constant tuition increases. The governor has had enough, and the regents have had enough. And this alum has had enough. Why is it that school funding money is being paid for this article, to prop up Powers? Spare me. So no, I don’t stand with Bill Powers.
Why is this argument so one sided? There are actually non trust fund straight from homeless to UT students here this is preventing
from finishing their degrees.
Do you not think poor students deserve an education ? You guys hate poor people and do not offer them a voice. This article is just a Promo for Bill Powers to get another raise