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Texas colleges pitch quick credentials as a first step toward higher wages. But students often fall off the path.
Read full article: Texas colleges pitch quick credentials as a first step toward higher wages. But students often fall off the path.Short-term certificates can only take a few weeks to get but don’t always lead to better earnings or higher degrees.
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students
Read full article: With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school studentsCommunity 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.
A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment
Read full article: A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollmentA historic $683 million investment in community colleges rewards schools for getting students to complete a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or participate in college courses as early as high school.
Texans have many educational credentials to choose from to begin a career. Here’s how to navigate them.
Read full article: Texans have many educational credentials to choose from to begin a career. Here’s how to navigate them.Texans who aren’t sure about college have several pathways to well-paying jobs. Here’s how those programs prepare people for careers when a four-year degree may not fit.
In first session after Dobbs ruling, Texas lawmakers provide more support for pregnant and parenting college students
Read full article: In first session after Dobbs ruling, Texas lawmakers provide more support for pregnant and parenting college studentsNow that Texas has a near-total ban on abortion, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are trying to make sure colleges are serving students who are pregnant or have children.
Texas higher education leaders say equitable access is key for graduation goals
Read full article: Texas higher education leaders say equitable access is key for graduation goalsDuring a Texas Tribune event on higher education, panelists also spoke about using the state’s historic surplus to improve the affordability of universities and keep rising costs down.
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Several Texas college campuses to keep mask mandates after governor’s order
Read full article: Several Texas college campuses to keep mask mandates after governor’s orderGraduates at a Texas A&M University's commencement ceremony at Reed Arena in College Station in December. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribuneNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Greg Abbott announced that he will lift the statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions starting Wednesday. Austin Community College, Baylor University, Paris Junior College, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Southwestern University, the Texas A&M University System, Trinity University, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas at El Paso are keeping their current COVID-19 guidelines — which include mask mandates — in place. Disclosure: Baylor University, Lamar University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at El Paso and University of Houston have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.