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Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
The state policy that waives tuition and fees for veterans and their families may get tweaked in the upcoming legislative session. It has been a hot topic for universities that support it in principle, but lose millions on it each year. Full Story
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Evan, Ross, Reeve and Kate ponder the purpose of newspaper endorsements, wonder about water policy in the state and talk about the trial on school finance. Full Story
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One of the filmmakers behind the new documentary Ann Richards' Texas on the legacy of the former Texas governor, how he — a New Yorker — became interested in her story and why she is getting so much attention this year. Full Story
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The higher education background of state Sen. Kel Seliger, the new Senate Higher Education Committee chairman, is pretty thin, particularly when compared with that of his predecessor. But he says he's "learning a lot very rapidly." Full Story
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Ross, Reeve, Morgan and Ben discuss the passing of state Sen. Mario Gallegos, D-Houston, the legal battle over religious cheerleaders in Kountze and potential 2014 gubernatorial candidates. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Shelton goes after Davis in a new ad; Texas lawmakers take on a West Nile outbreak; the University of Texas System joins edX; Gov. Rick Perry visits editorial boards Full Story
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For Texas' debate enthusiasts, chomping at the bit to see two politicians go head to head for the second time, there's no need to wait for Tuesday night's showdown between President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Full Story
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Updated: The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a new systemwide partnership on Monday with edX, a high profile provider of free online courses. Full Story
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This week, MyEdu, an Austin-based company that received a $10 million investment from the University of Texas System, announced that it would offer new services to help students find employment. Full Story
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Despite Gov. Rick Perry's prediction that no such bill would reach his desk, state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, said he intends to continue his effort to end the state's policy of offering in-state tuition to some illegal immigrants. Full Story
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