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Sneha Dey is an education reporter for The Texas Tribune. She covers pathways from education to employment and the accessibility of postsecondary education in Texas, with an eye on college readiness, community colleges and career and technical training. Prior to joining the Tribune, she had stints at NPR’s Education Desk and Chalkbeat. Sneha is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She grew up in New York and is based in Austin.
The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott expressed support for the arrests, which come amid tensions on college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war. Full Story
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As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming. Full Story
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A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy. Full Story
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Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the federal financial aid form. Full Story
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The wind industry promises attractive salaries. But a lack of training programs and waning political support make it difficult to find new recruits. Full Story
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The firings come after state leaders criticized universities for not doing enough to enforce the ban. Students say UT-Austin has already overcorrected. Full Story
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The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline. Full Story
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Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree. Full Story
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The decision comes after the university switched to test-optional admissions during the pandemic. Full Story
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