Information from ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad and The Associated Press was used in this report. Texas A&M president R. Bowen Loftin had a phone conversation with Missouri chancellor and Big 12 Conference board chairman Brady Deaton on Monday night about his university’s desire to withdraw from the conference, a Big 12 source confirmed … Continue reading
By Mark Nino The Board of Regents for the University of Texas has approved a $30 million dollar plan to expand educational programs and recruit faculty in the Rio Grande Valley. Board members and Harlingen attorney Randy Whittington believe the grant could make an impact right away. Whittington stated, “It is a five year program, … Continue reading
Written by Bill Conrad, bconrad@acnpapers.com The future of state-issued college loans is in the hands of Texas voters. A proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution would allow the sale of bonds to fund the Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loan Program is one of 10 items on the Nov. 8 ballot. Other items include a provision to … Continue reading
Written by Liza Winkler This spring Texas State students can expect to shell out more money for tuition due to budget cuts made to higher education in the recent legislative session. The Texas State University System Board of Regents discussed student tuition and fee adjustments on Aug. 18 and 19 at Sul Ross State University. … Continue reading
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