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Texas Tea Leaves: Reading Governor-Elect Abbott on Higher Ed
By Andrew Roush
On Jan. 20, Greg Abbott will take office as the Governor of Texas. Here’s what he’s said so far—and what others have said—about his agenda for higher...
What We Heard at #TribuneFest: Higher Education
By Andrew Roush
The nonprofit Texas Tribune‘s annual festival has quickly become the biggest gathering of policy-minded Texans outside of the legislature. Here’s what...
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...
Powers Opens Dialogue About Online Teaching
By Andrew Roush
In the 19th century, colleges and universities established correspondence courses for students around the world to access higher education. In the 1920s, colleges...
New Online Courses Present Challenges, Opportunities
By Andrew Roush
Online classes may be the future of education over long distances—and in person. As UT plans its first online offerings, administrators are projecting a mix of...
What Do Higher Ed Policymakers Care About Most?
By Andrew Roush
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...
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award
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The Long Game Brings Local Heroes From the Putting Green to the Silver Screen
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Beloved Director Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award