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House Passes Bill Defining Regents’ Role

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Both chambers of the Texas Legislature have approved a bill that would more carefully define the roles of public university governing boards. In response to ongoing...

 
 

UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Hegar on Regents, Guns, and UT vs. A&M

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State Sen. Glenn Hegar talks about shepherding the nominations process, UT’s proposed engineering epicenter, and his thoughts on campus carry. Republican...

 
 

Regents Approve Med School Plans at Year-End Meeting

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UT’s governing body met Thursday, approving a plan for UT-Austin’s new medical school at the last regular meeting of the school year. At their final...

 
 

TXEXplainer: Higher Ed Committee Votes to Tighten Regent Rules

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The state Senate higher education committee approved a major bill regarding university regents’ duties and responsibilities Wednesday. Senate Bill 15 now heads...

 
 

Regents Order Further Investigation Into UT Law School

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A narrowly divided Board of Regents has approved hiring an external party to investigate UT Law and the Law School Foundation. Less than a day after a prominent...

 
 

Seliger, Dewhurst Take Action Regarding Regents

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Two days after lawmakers’ emotional show of support for President Powers, Senate higher education chair Kel Seliger has filed legislation relating to the role...

 
 

Former UT Chancellor: Regents Should Be Chosen Carefully

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A diverse state deserves diverse—and high quality—higher education opportunities. This op-ed originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman under the...

 
 

TXEXplainer: How Are UT Regents Selected?

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On Friday, February 1, three UT System Regents’ terms will expire, prompting the appointment (or re-appointment) of three members of the Board that oversees...

 
 

UT-Austin at the Front of New Online Learning Partnership

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The University of Texas at Austin will be leading the UT System in a global initiative to provide massive open online education courses. The UT System Board Of...

 
 

Alive, Vigilant, Vital

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Texas Exes Stand Up for a University of the First Class For 127 years, Texas Exes have served as champions of The University of Texas. On occasion, we have reminded...

 
 
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