Past Contributions

• Public University Woes Might Spell Success for Career Colleges

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 10, 2011

  Not every sector of higher education in Texas looks out at the current landscape with concern. Some private, for-profit institutions see opportunity. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 105

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 9, 2011

  On this week's TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Brandi, and Jay review the latest criminal justice headlines, consider the difference between news and gossip in light of the latest Herman Cain developments, and explain what's going on with redistricting. Full Story 

• Despite Budget Cuts, UT-Arlington Won't Increase Tuition

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 8, 2011

  Despite shrinking state support, University of Texas at Arlington president Jim Spaniolo signaled on Tuesday that his school would not raise tuition in the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. It could be just a temporary respite, however. Full Story 

• In Texas Debate, Cain and Gingrich Don't Mention Their Texas Rivals

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 5, 2011

  Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich, two Tea Party favorites for the GOP presidential nomination, came to Rick Perry's home turf. But in an event that was more dialogue than debate, they had little to say about Perry and the other Texan running for the White House, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul. Full Story 

• A&M Chancellor Sharp Making His Mark, Cutting His Pay

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 4, 2011

  Eight weeks after he was put in charge of the Texas A&M University System, Chancellor John Sharp is shuffling the top staff, hiring management consultants to streamline the administration and cutting his own pay. Full Story 

• After 20 Years, a Messy Divorce in Brownsville

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 4, 2011

  As the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, which have operated as one institution for 20 years, prepare to separate, major questions concerning logistics and governance remain to be answered. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 104

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 2, 2011

  This week on the TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Jim pore over the new UT/TT poll, review Gov. Rick Perry's viral video, and consider the recent statements of Speaker Joe Straus. Full Story 

• Regents’ Potential Conflicts of Interest to Receive More Scrutiny

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 28, 2011

  Legislators and other concerned groups are preparing for a thorough review of the conflict of interest policies — or lack of policies — that apply to regents of the state’s public university systems. Full Story 

• Enrollment in Texas Higher Education Continues to Climb

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 27, 2011

  Nearly 62,500 more students enrolled in colleges and universities in Texas this fall than did in 2010, according to preliminary enrollment data released by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 103

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 26, 2011

  This week on the TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and special guest Ana Marie Cox review Rick Perry's week so far, including his birth certificate "joke," his campaign shake-up and his flat tax proposal. Full Story