TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Regents said they chose the UT System because of its access to the Permanent University Fund, which consists of oil and gas assets.

Four Texas university systems pitch themselves as the best new home for Stephen F. Austin State University.

The SFA Board of Regents is expected to decide whether to join a system before the end of the semester. The Texas A&M, Texas State, Texas Tech and University of Texas systems have all expressed interest in adding the Nacogdoches school to their folds.

Carlos Hernandez will focus on student recruitment and bolstering academic programs at Sul Ross to combat declining enrollment.

Once confirmed, Kelly R. Damphousse will replace Denise Trauth to serve as the university’s 10th president.

The chancellor instructed universities and agencies in the system to dissolve all agreements, especially those related to academics, research and intellectual property.

Texas State fired official after Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry funds

Texas State University terminated Ronnie Lozano in mid-December, a month and a half after The Texas Tribune raised questions about how he was using bone marrow registry program donations.

The university has declined to say much about the questionable spending, documented in records provided to The Texas Tribune. The Texas State University System is investigating the matter.

The ex-politician got stuck in a fight over which university system should manage the school and pushback about his decisions and style.

The Texas Legislature has not approved bonds to fund capital projects on public university campuses since 2015, and many school leaders say they need help to build new buildings and maintain current structures.

ALPINE — Work will begin this summer to construct the Miriam and Emmett McCoy Building at the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross State University campus — creating more educational and outreach opportunities at the museum, which is dedicated to the culture, history and nature of the region.

Texas universities urge passage of bill for construction to train more medical students

Rep. Jim Murphy said lawmakers selected projects that would address the state’s nursing and medical professional shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic reiterated additional need for skilled workers.

Sam Houston State University and the Texas State University System are planning to hire 200 contact tracers as experts warn of a potential fall COVID-19 surge. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneSam Houston State University and the Texas State University System are aiming to hire approximately 200 COVID-19 contact tracers statewide ahead of an expected resurgence of the novel coronavirus this fall. Greg Abbott in April set a goal of employing 4,000 contact tracers by June 1 as part of his phased reopening plan. The state partnered with the Texas State University System to “provide additional flexibility as the pandemic continues,” he said. “As it stands, there are enough contact tracers in the call center to handle the current workload,” Van Deusen said.