The 83rd Texas Legislature
The past 10 years have seen higher education catapult to the top of the legislative agenda. This year, everything’s on the table. The Texas Legislature is back...
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Four Questions For Senator Kel Seliger
Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) is the chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education. What’s your top priority for the 83rd Legislature? The priority for...
UT Racks Up Another High Ranking for Value
After a year focusing on the value of college education, UT enters 2013 with more recognition. UT has been named a top value among public universities by wealth...
Introducing the Texas Exes UT Advocates Podcast
As the 83rd Texas Legislature approaches, we’re keeping Texas Exes informed about the issues that most deeply affect the University. Every Friday, we’ll...
Oversight Committee Mulls Conflict of Interest
After two years of scandal, officials agree on one thing: more stakeholders—including alumni—need more information about how higher education decisions get made. Scandals,...
UT, A&M Among Nation’s Best Values: Report
Can a university engaged in world-changing research truly educate undergraduate students? A new study finds that UT-Austin (and Texas A&M) is doing just that. Every...
New Legislative Caucus Represents Young Texans
Just in time for a new legislative session, a new bipartisan group is addressing the interests of students and young alumni. A new legislative caucus is helping...
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Poor Conditions for UT’s Largest Engineering Major [Photos]
As the Cockrell School of Engineering looks to replace its aging Engineering-Science Building, the Alcalde took a look inside the 50 year-old facility to see where...
What Do Higher Ed Policymakers Care About Most?
Some of the biggest trends at Texas public universities boil down to one thing. College completion—and a number of issues that affect it—are likely to define...
Texas Senate to Discuss Re-Regulating Tuition
State Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) has revived the discussion of tuition re-regulation. Members have indicated that there may be increased support in the upcoming...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor
