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Shannon Najmabadi was a reporter at the Tribune from 2017 to 2021, most recently covering women's health. Her stories — on higher education and other topics — have prompted lawmakers to change three state laws, including one involving a very narrow definition of the word “pickle.” She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Columbia University.
There were few surprises for Texas schools in the 2019 rankings from U.S. News — a controversial but influential compilation of how higher education institutions in the country compare. Full Story
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The temporary holding facilities often come as a surprise to the unsuspecting civilians who work or live nearby. Full Story
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Milliken is a longtime higher education administrator who most recently headed the City University of New York. Full Story
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James Milliken has dealt with declining state support, political skirmishes and the challenges of educating low-income students in his prior jobs in higher education. Full Story
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Tedd Mitchell will take over the job on Sept. 1, one day after the departure of current Chancellor Robert Duncan. Full Story
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The A&M System is banning relationships between undergraduate students and faculty or staff. Meanwhile, the flagship campus in College Station is implementing nearly a dozen changes to the student disciplinary process. Full Story
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In a strongly worded letter, McRaven, the former chancellor of the University of Texas System, asked President Donald Trump to revoke his security clearance so he could be included on "the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency." Full Story
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The surprise retirement of Robert Duncan from the Texas Tech University System has stirred lawmakers and renewed calls for a new veterinary school in West Texas. Full Story
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University officials say they hope the school will increase the number of rural doctors, but some state leaders were skeptical. Full Story
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After four years as head of the Texas Tech University System, former state lawmaker Robert Duncan announced Monday that he would retire as chancellor effective Aug. 31. Full Story