Angelo State University president reportedly steps down
The university set enrollment records under Brian May, who abruptly resigned, according to KTXS. Full Story
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With Greg Fenves leaving, UT-Austin loses "steady" hand in unsteady times
Fenves’ five-year tenure as president brought a sense of stability to the downtown Austin campus. With the coronavirus pandemic upending the university and hammering its budget, his successor will face "trial by ordeal." Full Story
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UT-Austin President Greg Fenves leaving Texas flagship June 30 for Emory University
University of Texas officials confirmed the departure on Tuesday morning. Full Story
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Watch Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp discuss the coronavirus' impact on students, enrollment and the system budget
We sat down for a live virtual event with John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, to answer your questions about how higher education institutions have pivoted as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Story
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Texas universities ramp up online teaching amid coronavirus pandemic
Professors and instructors are polishing their technical skills — with a little trepidation among technological Luddites — as Texas colleges move courses online. The transition is marked by uncertainty, including over how courses like labs and art can be taught virtually. Full Story
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UT, A&M among Texas colleges postponing graduation ceremonies and moving classes online for the semester
The announcements are among the latest responses to the novel coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended canceling gatherings with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. Full Story
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Degrees of anxiety: As college classrooms empty, students fear for educations, jobs
Texas universities are moving online, but how do you learn circuit welding or vocal ensemble by videoconference? What happens when campus jobs dry up? And will anyone get to walk the stage come graduation day? Full Story
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As coronavirus threat looms large over universities, UT president explains why his isn't going online-only
In making the decision, UT prioritized on-time graduation and keeping the campus open for those who rely on it for accommodation and work, President Gregory Fenves said. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/12: Dallas-Fort Worth up to 13 cases, Houston area has 17
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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Texas colleges and universities are going online because of coronavirus. Here's what they're doing.
More than a dozen Texas schools are extending spring break and moving to online classes, at least temporarily. Some universities said they will cancel in-person instruction for the rest of the semester. Full Story
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Alleged bribes, kickbacks for law school admission at heart of Texas Southern University turmoil
An internal investigation found that unqualified students were admitted and given scholarships at Texas Southern's law school and unearthed allegations of kickbacks to an admissions official. The incidents led to the ouster of university President Austin Lane. Full Story
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Texas A&M cancels two days of classes to prepare for coronavirus
The College Station campus said it has no further plans to halt in-person instruction. The decision comes as universities across the country have begun moving classes online or switching to take-home exams, in response to the novel coronavirus. Full Story
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UT-Arlington president announces resignation and looks for job in Florida
Vistasp Karbhari defended himself to the University of Central Florida against a pending lawsuit by calling it baseless. Full Story
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Texas universities recall students, clean doorknobs as coronavirus safeguards
Students studying overseas are being brought home, and handshakes are discouraged as colleges and universities try to curtail coronavirus risks. No cases have been reported so far. Full Story
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UT-Austin announces updates to sexual misconduct policies after student protests
The school will make termination the “presumptive punishment” for employees who commit sexual assault or sexual harassment, among other offenses. It will also make available to the public information about those found responsible but not fired for such offenses. Full Story
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Former UT coach Michael Center sentenced to six months in connection with admissions scandal
Center took a $100,000 bribe in exchange for marking a prospective student a tennis recruit. The student had no background in tennis and left the team shortly after being accepted into the university. Full Story
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Texas Southern University and ousted president agree to part ways
Regents had accused President Austin Lane of failing to report allegations of fraud in the university admissions process and other contract violations. Their agreement to end his tenure contains no claims of wrongdoing. Full Story
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Tenth Talks: Watch three experts predict the future of higher education in Texas
In this edition of Tenth Talks, a Texas Tribune video series on the next 10 years of Texas, three of the state’s top higher education leaders and innovators predict what’s in store for their field. Full Story
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To end hazing, students must be individually punished or prosecuted, advocates tell Texas lawmakers
Legislation passed last year increases university transparency and strengthens the state's definition of hazing. But advocates say when it comes to enforcement, kicking fraternities off campus isn't enough. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with Harrison Keller, Texas higher education commissioner
The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith moderates a discussion with Keller, who has been higher education commissioner since October. Full Story
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