Past Contributions

• A&M Prof Wards Off Heat in Lab, on Campus

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 17, 2011

  At Texas A&M University, Jaime Grunlan is a promising faculty leader and a powerhouse researcher investigating technology that could prevent fabrics from igniting. Why does he find himself open to leaving for the first time since 2004? Full Story 

• Shapiro Taking Job With Academic Partnerships

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 14, 2011

  As state Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, winds down her career in the Legislature, she is fixing to begin a new one with Academic Partnerships, a Dallas-based company that helps public universities convert their courses into online offerings. Full Story 

• Higher Ed Guru: Seven Solutions a "Good Start"

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 13, 2011

  Thomas Lindsay, recently selected to head the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Higher Education, attributes the state's growing awareness of higher education to the discussion begun by the TPPF. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 101

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 12, 2011

  On this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim review the most recent debate, discuss the looming lawsuits on school finance and consider proposals for Confederate flag license plates. Full Story 

• Higher Ed Coalition Forms Student Group

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 12, 2011

  The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, a group of prominent Texans that formed earlier this year in opposition to controversial reform efforts, will today announce a spin-off group focused on students and young alumni. Full Story 

• Audio: Public Higher Ed Confab With a Private-Sector Vibe

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 11, 2011

  At a swanky invitation-only higher education conference put on by a for-profit education technology company, speakers extolled the virtues of incorporating technology into higher education. Full Story 

• Out of the Smoke-Filled Room and Onto the Internet

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 7, 2011

  The concept of crowdsourcing — soliciting information from a wide range of people responding to an open call over the internet — could play a significant role in the way Texas lawmakers handle a key issue next session. Full Story 

• Delisi Leaves Transportation Post for Perry Campaign

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 6, 2011

  Texas Transportation Commissioner Deirdre Delisi submitted her resignation to Gov. Rick Perry today. Now she will have more time to devote to his campaign. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 100

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 5, 2011

  On the 100th episode of the TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Mark discuss the coverage of Gov. Rick Perry's hunting camp, President Barack Obama's visit to Texas and the upcoming Republican debate. Full Story 

• Higher Ed Officials Tout Student Loan Amendment

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 4, 2011

  Higher education officials are making the case for passing an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would allow the state to continue its low-interest student loan program. Full Story