Past Contributions

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 122

  By Reeve Hamilton March 7, 2012

  Ross, Reeve, Morgan and Julian talk about party-switching politicians, the latest in the state's many school finance lawsuits, judicial emergencies and SxSWedu. Full Story 

• Kent Hance: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton March 7, 2012

  The chancellor of the Texas Tech University system on the tier-one race, why the state should invest in higher education and former head football coach Mike Leach. Full Story 

• College Presidents Say $10,000 Degrees Available Now

  By Reeve Hamilton March 6, 2012

  Officials from a couple of Texas community colleges and universities told an audience in Austin that $10,000 bachelor's degrees are available now — and more will be within the year. Full Story 

• David Leebron: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton March 6, 2012

  The president of Rice University on the declining reputation of higher education, the difference between public and private universities, and the future of academic research. Full Story 

• Sam Houston State Sees Graduation Rates Rise, Credits Advising Center

  By Reeve Hamilton March 5, 2012

  Sam Houston State University administrators credit a nationally recognized advising center for moving their graduation rates in the right direction. Full Story 

• Texas Southern University Works to Lift Graduation Rate Up From Bottom

  By Reeve Hamilton March 4, 2012

  Texas Southern University has the state's lowest graduation rate, but TSU President John Rudley says that steps are being taken to put the university on the right track. Full Story 

• Nugent Endorses Romney But Prefers "Real" Perry

  By Reeve Hamilton March 2, 2012

  Waco-area resident and rock star Ted Nugent endorsed Mitt Romney's bid for the GOP presidential nomination today, but he told the Tribune that things would be different if Gov. Rick Perry had run a different campiagn. Full Story 

• Texas Higher Ed Coalition Gathers in Austin

  By Reeve Hamilton March 2, 2012

  The state's higher education reform debate may have cooled, but the discussion hasn't frozen. The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education is meeting right now in Austin — and they say they're not giving up the fight. Full Story 

• For UTEP President, Low Graduation Rates Don’t Tell Whole Story

  By Reeve Hamilton March 2, 2012

  UTEP's graduation rates are among the worst in the state, but President Diana Natalicio is adamant that the metric doesn't accurately reflect the institution. Full Story 

• At Public Universities, Graduation Rates Lag. But Do They Matter?

  By Reeve Hamilton March 1, 2012

  The four-year graduation rates at Texas' public universities are staggeringly low. State officials acknowledge the numbers are dismal and are working to improve them. But not all higher ed leaders buy into the notion that such metrics matter. Full Story