Archive for: Permanent University Fund
TxExplainer: The 2017 Legislative Session Is Over. So Now What?
By Danielle Lopez
As the 2017 Texas Legislative session kicked into high gear, tensions were high—bills were filed, laws were made, and even a fight nearly broke out. From funding...
Sipping From the Well: Understanding the Permanent University Fund
By Andrew Roush
This week, Texas senators have been getting down to business determining how they’ll fund state universities for the next two years. With rising tuition costs...
From the Oil Field to the Classroom [Infographic]
By Andrew Roush
With oil fields in West Texas booming once again, the Permanent University Fund (PUF) is seeing a major rise in royalty payments. How much of that money actually makes...
How UT Shares Its Endowment
By Natalie Butler
Shocked to hear that UT is one of the richest colleges in the country? We were, too. Get it right, Yahoo!—we share that money you assumed was all ours. While scanning...
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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