Archive for: cost of college
All in Good Time
By Andrew Roush
Texas has one of the best student-loan programs in the country. So why can’t UT tell students about it? The story behind Texas’ B-on-Time student loan program...
Despite Growing Public Doubt, Data Show College Is Worth It
By Andrew Roush
Few topics have inspired more hand-wringing and hair-pulling in recent years than the cost of college. Phrases like “return on investment,” “time...
What’s The Only Thing More Expensive Than Going to College?
By Andrew Roush
The cost of college is skyrocketing, but a new report proves that at least one thing is worse than student loan debt: not having it. “For today’s young adults,...
A Major Problem
By Andrew Roush
As policymakers and college administrators focus on STEM education, workforce preparation, and the cost of college, a student’s choice of major has never been...
Powers Talks College Access with White House Officials
By Andrew Roush
UT President Bill Powers visited the White House this week to talk education strategy along with the President and First Lady of the United States. A group of more...
TXEXplainer: President Obama’s College ‘Shake Up’
By Andrew Roush
President Obama has announced new policies to ‘shake up’ higher education and keep the cost of college down. Here’s what you need to know. He’s...
UT Racks Up Another High Ranking for Value
By Andrew Roush
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...
Why the Cost of College Is Still Well Worth It
By Dennis Ahlburg
In his recent article in Texas Monthly on the University of Texas and Texas A&M, Paul Burka outlined several criticisms leveled by reformers at higher education. Let...
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Letter from the Executive Director: Busy Season
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Alcalde Photo Editor Takes Italy and Switzerland
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The Life and Legacy of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at 100 Years
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Program in UT’s College of Pharmacy Provides Cellphones to People Experiencing Homelessness
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UT’s Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall