Archive for: ut system
Debating the Debate
By Tim Taliaferro
A chat about Texas higher education with the chairman of the Board of Regents. Before we get to this interview, a word of context. About a year ago the first rumble...
Higher Ed in Texas Isn’t Broken: UT Chancellor
By Francisco G. Cigarroa
In higher education, just as in virtually any other endeavor, there always is a need for innovation focused on continual improvement. And perhaps at no other time...
UT-Austin Tops in System for Graduation Rates
By Tim Taliaferro
Graduation Rates at UT System Schools (Click graph for interactive data. Source:Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Data was gathered from students who...
Mythbusting Mr. O, Part II
By JJ Baskin
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two posts relating to the Texas Tribune’s June 29 interview with Rick O’Donnell. Here’s part one. UT has been...
Mythbusting Mr. O, Part 1
By JJ Baskin
Last Wednesday, the Texas Tribune interviewed Rick O’Donnell, the controversial, short-term employee the UT System regents hired, fired, and last week paid $70,000...
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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