Past Contributions

• UT-Arlington selects provost to serve as interim president, puts long-term search on hold

  By Carrington Tatum May 2, 2020

  Lim has been serving as administrator in charge since Karbhari's resignation, and the UT System chancellor said in an email to the campus community that he has "been impressed by [Lim's] leadership." Full Story 

• Texas A&M and University of Texas systems expect to reopen in the fall, and A&M says it will play football

  By Carrington Tatum, Naomi Andu and Raga Justin Updated: April 30, 2020

  Texas Tech University also says it's planning for a return to campus for the upcoming school year. Full Story 

• At Huston-Tillotson University, a stepping stone from poverty gets steeper

  By Carrington Tatum April 23, 2020

  The historically black school in Austin moved online as coronavirus shut down college campuses. The loss of community is difficult for a school with a hands-on tradition of boosting students, many poor and the first in their families to attend college. Full Story 

• Baylor University announces up to $80 million in budget cuts in wake of coronavirus pandemic

  By Carrington Tatum April 14, 2020

  The private school, anticipating a drop in enrollment next school year, is one of the first major Texas colleges to announce budget cuts due to the public health and economic crises. Full Story 

• Thousands in Texas face delays to their unemployment relief because of busy phone lines and website outages

  By Carrington Tatum and Clare Proctor April 1, 2020

  As tens of thousands of Texans try to file unemployment insurance claims, they're finding the Texas Workforce Commission's phone lines jammed and website servers overloaded as the agency is swamped by the crush of sudden need. Full Story 

• Staying home slows the coronavirus, but what if you’re homeless?

  By Alex Samuels and Carrington Tatum March 18, 2020

  Local, state and national leaders are recommending people take a range of actions to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. But for those without homes, many of those measures are next to impossible. Full Story 

• Social distancing has upended the financial lives of countless Texans. And many don't know what's next.

  By Mitchell Ferman and Carrington Tatum March 17, 2020

  Officials say they have to prioritize public health over economic concerns. Meanwhile, people who can't work from home navigate a public health crisis while facing financial uncertainty. Full Story 

• Stop buying all the toilet paper. There's no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.

  By Carrington Tatum March 13, 2020

  State officials and industry representatives say Texans should relax: Stores plan to be stocked for months, so there's no need to stockpile groceries and household items. Full Story 

• San Antonio mayor tries to calm coronavirus concerns but also says city needs more tests

  By Carrington Tatum March 9, 2020

  Ron Nirenberg's comment came as more people are set to be quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base. After criticizing health officials earlier this month, Nirenberg said the CDC has "made steps in the right direction" with how it oversees people who are quarantined. Full Story 

• UT-Arlington president announces resignation and looks for job in Florida

  By Carrington Tatum March 6, 2020

  Vistasp Karbhari defended himself to the University of Central Florida against a pending lawsuit by calling it baseless. Full Story