The latest higher education news from The Texas Tribune.
The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer. Full Story
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Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken. Full Story
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We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech efforts at Texas universities. Full Story
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University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.” Full Story
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President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. Fifty-seven people were arrested. Full Story
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Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint, but colleges and authorities may enforce some restrictions and criminal laws to maintain peace and order. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott expressed support for the arrests, which come amid tensions on college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war. Full Story
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As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming. Full Story
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More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. Full Story
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Officials are worried that there’s arsenic in some of the estimated 13,500 private water wells in Ector and Midland counties. Full Story
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A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy. Full Story
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Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the federal financial aid form. Full Story
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The wind industry promises attractive salaries. But a lack of training programs and waning political support make it difficult to find new recruits. Full Story
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The firings come after state leaders criticized universities for not doing enough to enforce the ban. Students say UT-Austin has already overcorrected. Full Story
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At Texas State Technical College in Waco, medical experts discussed how Texas schools are addressing workforce shortages and what else is needed to address our state’s needs. Full Story
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The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline. Full Story
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The decision means university President Walter Wendler could cancel an on-campus drag show next week. He canceled a previous show last year. Full Story
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Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree. Full Story
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Texas colleges are thinking about how to prepare students for a changing workforce and an already overburdened faculty for new challenges in the classroom. Full Story
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The decision comes after the university switched to test-optional admissions during the pandemic. Full Story
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