Archive for: Francisco Cigaorra
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Powers Takes His Leave
By Tim Taliaferro
After nine years as president, Bill Powers reflects on a long, productive, and sometimes rocky journey. On June 2, 2015, William C. Powers Jr. will step down as...
Adm. William H. McRaven Will Be UT’s Next Chancellor
By Andrew Roush
Adm. William McRaven, BJ ’77, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, was named sole finalist for the position of Chancellor of the UT System at a meeting of the...
TXEXplainer: The Latest on the ‘July 4th Coup’
By Andrew Roush
It’s the Monday after, but the fireworks are still exploding. In what’s been dubbed a “July 4th coup,” UT System chancellor Francisco Cigarroa...
Taking Texas to the Top
By Kay Bailey Hutchison
The time has come for us to recommit to making UT the best public university in the country. “And why do I love The University? Many reasons must finally be...
Special Counsel Report: UT Regent May Have Broken Law
By Andrew Roush
Last week, a report concerning UT System regent Wallace Hall found its way to multiple statewide media outlets before being made public this week. The draft report,...
TXEXplainer: The Wallace Hall Hearings
By Andrew Roush
This week, members of a select legislative committee are returning to Austin from across the state to conduct a new round of hearings in the investigation of controversial...
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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