Past Contributions

• Perry: Cain Has "Characteristics" of a Defense Secretary

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 17, 2011

  At a campaign stop this morning, Rick Perry was asked if he would consider former candidate Herman Cain for the position of defense secretary. His answer was noncommital — and he also told a questioner he would have "no problem" with having a female vice president. Full Story 

• UT System Chancellor, Chairman Look Back at a Long Year

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 16, 2011

  Like many at the end of this year, University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa and Gene Powell, the chairman of the board of regents, are in a reflective mood. Full Story 

• UT President Ends Tough Year With Another Battle

  By Reeve Hamilton and Morgan Smith Dec. 16, 2011

  It's been a year marked by high profile wars waged by UT President Bill Powers — to some, the university’s Dumbledore; to others, a bee in the bonnet of higher education reformers. The latest drama is unfolding in the law school he used to run. Full Story 

• UT Law Interim Dean Prioritizes Salary Equity

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 15, 2011

  Nearly a week after faculty unrest led to the sudden ousting of Dean Larry Sager from the University of Texas School of Law, his interim replacement told the Tribune one of her top priorities will be a review of faculty compensation. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 110

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 14, 2011

  Evan, Ross, Reeve and Morgan on the latest from the University of Texas School of Law, the launch of Rick Perry's Iowa bus tour and the return of Craig James. Full Story 

• Dean's Ouster Raises Questions About Foundation Money

  By Reeve Hamilton and Morgan Smith Dec. 13, 2011

  Who knew about the $500,000 payment Larry Sager received from the University of Texas School of Law’s foundation — and when — are among the many questions swirling after his surprise ouster as dean last week. Full Story 

• UT System Launches New Online Route to Degree Completion

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 13, 2011

  For students who started but — for whatever reason — haven't been able to finish their college degrees, the University of Texas System is opening a new pathway to completion. Full Story 

• Community College District Responds to Billboard

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 12, 2011

  Dallas County Community College District Chancellor Wright Lassiter said a new billboard from the Texas Association of Business knocking DCCCD graduation rates shows "a fundamental lack of understanding" about community colleges. Full Story 

• Perry Has Strong Debate Heading Into Bus Tour

  By Reeve Hamilton and Jay Root Dec. 10, 2011

  While it might not have been enough to alter his position, days before heading out on his bus tour of Iowa, Rick Perry turned in one of the strongest debate performances of his campaign. Full Story 

• Graduation-Rates Campaign Heads to Dallas

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 9, 2011

  A new billboard that will tower over Dallas' North Central Expressway on Monday offers a startling message on college graduation rates, an effort by a state business group to turn the spotlight on the the state's lagging higher ed outcomes. Full Story