Higher Education

Nearly 150 Texas University Employees To Participate in Journalism Conference Alleged To Violate State Law
Nearly 150 Texas University Employees To Participate in Journalism Conference Alleged To Violate State Law
The University of North Texas has already refused to reimburse one employee for travel expenses.
UNT Appoints Critical Race Theory Scholar as Interim Provost
UNT Appoints Critical Race Theory Scholar as Interim Provost
Dr. Albert Bimper’s academic scholarship focuses on the “intersection of race,” “intercollegiate athletics,” and “neoliberalism.”
Texas Ban on In-State Tuition for Illegals Upheld by Federal Court
Texas Ban on In-State Tuition for Illegals Upheld by Federal Court
The Texas Dream Act was enacted in 2001, granting illegal aliens in-state tuition benefits.
Left-Wing Faculty Group Sues Texas Tech
Left-Wing Faculty Group Sues Texas Tech
The complaint alleges “censorship” and “discrimination.”
UNT Refuses To Reimburse Employee Travel to ‘Journalism’ Conference
UNT Refuses To Reimburse Employee Travel to ‘Journalism’ Conference
The university said the conference violated Texas’ DEI ban.
UT-Tyler Offers Voluntary Incentive to Streamline Bureaucracy
UT-Tyler Offers Voluntary Incentive to Streamline Bureaucracy
Administrative bloat is a well-documented cost driver.
UT Appoints New Dean to the College of Education
UT Appoints New Dean to the College of Education
Daniel Hamlin will assume the position on Aug. 16, ahead of the upcoming semester.
UT and Texas A&M Announce Opposition to Sen. Cruz’ NIL Bill
UT and Texas A&M Announce Opposition to Sen. Cruz’ NIL Bill
The universities say “key issues” remain unresolved in the current bill.
New Higher Education Ombudsman Office Builds Leadership Team
New Higher Education Ombudsman Office Builds Leadership Team
Three senior officials—including the deputy director and general counsel—previously served in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office.
Abbott Launches Workforce Push: More Apprenticeships, More Trade Pathways
Abbott Launches Workforce Push: More Apprenticeships, More Trade Pathways
The governor directed four state agencies to expand apprenticeships, boost trade-focused education, and cut red tape so more Texans can step into...
Records Shed Light on TAMU Tenure Approval
Records Shed Light on TAMU Tenure Approval
Controversial awardees were approved at multiple separate bureaucratic levels.
Rep. Fallon Files Legislation To Restrict Funding for China-Tied Higher Education Institutions
Rep. Fallon Files Legislation To Restrict Funding for China-Tied Higher Education Institutions
Legislation bans relationships with a series of Chinese entities.