The latest higher education news from The Texas Tribune.
Assistant General Counsel Caitlin Sewell was speaking about speech protected by the First Amendment when she used the word. People in attendance vocally expressed offense. Full Story
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The move comes after the university acknowledged it under-reported the number of rapes and other crimes on campus in recent years. Texas State's president told students Thursday that the school is cooperating with the federal agency and has already made reforms. Full Story
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James Dannenbaum, president and CEO of the high-powered Dannenbaum Engineering, was charged with a scheme to get employees to donate to three congressional candidates in 2017. Full Story
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We're livestreaming our conversation in San Antonio on veterans and workforce development, moderated by Tribune CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Brandon Ray Gonzales, 23, was arrested Monday on a capital murder charge. The suspect is being held at the county jail with bail set at $1 million. Full Story
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About 222,140 Texans ages 60 and older had student loan debt in 2017, carrying a median load of $15,754, according to government data. Full Story
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A few parakeets that seemed to cause most of the consternation were swiftly removed and the birds that remain are well-liked by employees, a System spokesperson said. Full Story
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We're livestreaming our conversation in Beaumont on higher education and social mobility, moderated by Texas Tribune Editor Ayan Mittra. Full Story
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School officials believe the majority of security technology is operational now and said they were not aware of systemic problems in the past. Full Story
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"This health threat is serious enough that I want to see the ban include every building, outside space, parking lot, garage and laboratory within the Texas A&M System," Chancellor John Sharp wrote in a Tuesday memorandum. Full Story
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The university said in a statement it has "implemented university-wide processes to help ensure accurate crime statistics reporting moving forward." Full Story
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“Us not playing A&M is not good for college football,” said UT's athletic director, Chris Del Conte. Full Story
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Watch a recording of the "Takeout" podcast in which William McRaven, the retired four-star admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System, talked about his life at sea, at war and in higher ed. Full Story
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The tuition assistance program is expected to cover tuition and fees for about half of UTRGV students in the 2020-2021 academic year. Full Story
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Texas State, which has already undertaken reforms, said the "system previously in place did not produce accurate statistics." School officials said the U.S. Department of Education has been working with university police to ensure accurate information in an annual campus security report due next month. Full Story
The university has already begun tightening its financial controls and will strengthen its efforts to detect and prevent fraud. The law school’s dean, Ward Farnsworth, has been asked to make improvements. Full Story
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Keller, who succeeds Raymund Paredes, will begin Oct. 1. Full Story
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The bill mandates required reporting from colleges and universities about courses that don't transfer, and aims to help students save time and money. Full Story
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Natalicio, 79, steps down this week as UTEP's president after becoming the first woman to hold the position in 1988. Full Story
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The lawmaker, a doctor by training, will oversee a network of six health institutions with four medical schools, two dental schools and three nursing schools. Full Story
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