What’s the deal with student loan rates? And have people stopped going to college? Here’s a brief look at what happened this week in higher education.
President...
The 2013 session of the Texas Legislature generated headlines about discord between legislators and some UT regents and between regents and the UT-Austin campus...
A new study from UT’s Strauss Institute shows low levels of civic engagement in Texas—from voting to volunteerism. But the authors say there may be hope.
Texas...
As the Legislature meets in Austin, Raymund Paredes discusses outcomes-based funding, financial aid, and what his fellow Texas Exes can expect from lawmakers.
Paredes,...
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...
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,...
A thriving economy depends on a vibrant business culture, and Texas is arguably the best state to do business in the nation. Our low taxes and reasonable approach...
Questions of value are at the center of the ongoing higher education debate in Texas. Is a college degree worth the cost? Do public universities provide a quality...
Describing The University of Texas’ strengths and challenges in its 129th year, President Bill Powers got straight down to business.
Addressing a 500-seat...
