Past Contributions

• Hunter Rawlings: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 4, 2011

  Hunter Rawlings, the president of the Association of American Universities, on Texas' higher education controversy, how to get more students engaged in math and science, and whether any other Texas schools will qualify to be members of the AAU. Full Story 

• Phil Wilson's War

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 29, 2011

  Phil Wilson, a former Texas secretary of state and aide to Gov. Rick Perry, on Thursday was named executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. For Wilson, the new job comes with a big salary — and even bigger challenges. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 99

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 28, 2011

  This week on the TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben discuss Rick Perry's debate performances, the future of the presidential race and the inaugural Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story 

• Victor Boschini: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 28, 2011

  TCU's 10th chancellor on the concerns of independent institutions in Texas, why it's worth paying a high price for private higher education, and — to a very limited extent — the turmoil convulsing the college athletic conferences. Full Story 

• Ken Starr, an Improbable Unifier, Presides Over Baylor University

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 25, 2011

  Athletic conference instability has easily been the most significant struggle of Ken Starr's first year as Baylor University president. Otherwise, he has thrived beyond expectations — something that even his critics happily concede. Full Story 

• Liveblog: Public and Higher Education at The Texas Tribune Festival

  By Reeve Hamilton, Morgan Smith and David Muto Sept. 24, 2011

  We'll be liveblogging throughout the weekend from The Texas Tribune Festival's public and higher education track — which includes panels on the role research should play at state universities and how to pay for public education. Full Story 

• Updated: A&M Police Release Report on Kimbrough Firing

  By Reeve Hamilton and Emily Ramshaw Sept. 22, 2011

  The Texas A&M University Police Department has released its report regarding the termination of A&M System Deputy Chancellor Jay Kimbrough, who displayed a knife while he was being fired. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 98

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 21, 2011

  This week, Evan, Reeve, Emily and Becca discussed the state of the presidential race, changes ahead in the state Legislature and the Texas jobs "miracle." Full Story 

• Born Out of Controversy, New Higher Ed Committee Gets to Work

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 21, 2011

  Today brings the latest step in the state's ongoing higher education debate: the inaugural hearing of the Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education Governance, Excellence and Transparency. Full Story 

• Watson Outlines Plan for Medical School in Austin

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 20, 2011

  In a much-anticipated speech this afternoon to the Real Estate Council of Austin, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, outlined his plan for the development of a medical school in Austin. "This is the moment," he said. Full Story