Past Contributions

• Slideshow: Special Collections of Texas Universities

  By Reeve Hamilton and Todd Wiseman Aug. 17, 2012

  Public university libraries throughout Texas distinguish themselves by acquiring special collections that contain items that cannot be found anywhere else. Here are a few examples of what they contain. Full Story 

• Special Collections a Boon for Universities, Public

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 17, 2012

  For public universities in Texas that are striving to distinguish themselves — particularly those vying to be the state’s next tier-one research institution — special collections in their libraries can provide a boost. Full Story 

• Ubiquitous Aggies

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 17, 2012

  The A&M System regents are expected to approve a resolution that will add “Texas A&M” to the name of each institution it oversees. The change is part of a massive rebranding effort, which is just one of many major changes Chancellor John Sharp has announced as he approaches his one-year anniversary on the job. Full Story 

• TribCast: Vice Presidents, Struggling Schools and Guns

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 15, 2012

  Evan, Ross, Reeve and Morgan mull Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate, discuss the state of Texas schools and wonder what the shooting in College Station means for future gun legislation. Full Story 

• Report: Students Should Keep Debt in Mind When Deciding on Major

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 15, 2012

  College students hoping to have an easier time paying off their student loans may want to consider carefully which major they pursue, according to a new report prepared for the Legislature. Full Story 

• A&M Trying to Distance Itself from Shooting Incident

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 14, 2012

  With move-in day less than one week away, Texas A&M University officials are working to address the fallout from Monday's deadly College Station shooting — even though it did not actually occur on campus. Full Story 

• UNT Health Science Center May Be Combined With University

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 10, 2012

  The University of North Texas System Board of Regents may be on the verge of combining the University of North Texas System Health Science Center in Fort Worth and its flagship institution, the University of North Texas in Denton. Full Story 

• Meningitis Vaccine Rules Could See Some Changes

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 10, 2012

  In 2011, Texas became the first state to mandate that all students who come onto college campuses be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. But even supporters may be pushing for a few revisions to the statute next session. Full Story 

• TribCast: Presidential Politics at the Cactus Cafe

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 8, 2012

  Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben sit down for a special live TribCast taping at the Cactus Cafe in Austin feauring talk of Ted Cruz, the presidential race and tax returns. Plus: a celebrity intro you have to hear to believe! Full Story 

• Powers Confident UT-Austin "Will Prevail" in Admissions Case

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 6, 2012

  University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers expressed confidence Monday in the school's admissions policy, after UT-Austin filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in response to a case questioning the role that race plays in its admissions process. Full Story