Archive for: student debt
Poll: Majority of Texans Believe Student Debt is a ‘Major Problem’
By Alex Vickery
Most Texans believe student loan debt is a “major problem” according to a statewide poll released Tuesday. The poll, commissioned by the Texas arm of...
Spikes and Booms: The Higher Ed Week in Review
By Andrew Roush
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...
TXEXplainer: The Federal Student Loan Rate Increase
By Rose Cahalan
Today a Congressional impasse doubled the interest rate on a key federal student loan—unless the Senate can make a deal to restore the lower rates. What does...
How Does UT Fare on President Obama’s College Scorecard?
By Andrew Roush
In his State of the Union address, the President spoke about college affordability and accountability. We compare UT against its national peer group. On Tuesday...
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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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