Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in education
Read full article: Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in educationLawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education.
UT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the courses
Read full article: UT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the coursesUT-Austin proposes big changes to how future students meet graduation requirements as questions persist about a new Center for Humanities.
Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
Read full article: Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recessThe Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.
Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests
Read full article: Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggestsThe state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.
Community colleges beat student outcome predictions. Now Texas can’t afford related incentives.
Read full article: Community colleges beat student outcome predictions. Now Texas can’t afford related incentives.A formula designed to reward colleges for student success generated larger payouts than budgeted. Now, Texas’ higher education agency may limit how schools receive such funding.
Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds
Read full article: Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report findsColleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.