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Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban
Read full article: Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI banTuesday’s Texas Senate hearing comes as lawmakers are expected to propose new laws next year to enforce the DEI ban and prevent antisemitism.
Stephen F. Austin State University moves to join the University of Texas System
Read full article: Stephen F. Austin State University moves to join the University of Texas SystemRegents said they chose the UT System because of its access to the Permanent University Fund, which consists of oil and gas assets.
How four Texas university systems are pitching themselves as the best new home for Stephen F. Austin State University
Read full article: How four Texas university systems are pitching themselves as the best new home for Stephen F. Austin State UniversityThe 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.
Texas State University selects Arkansas State University chancellor to become next president
Read full article: Texas State University selects Arkansas State University chancellor to become next presidentOnce confirmed, Kelly R. Damphousse will replace Denise Trauth to serve as the university’s 10th president.
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp orders school leaders to sever research ties with Russian entities
Read full article: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp orders school leaders to sever research ties with Russian entitiesThe 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 the Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry funds
Read full article: Texas State fired official after the Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry fundsTexas 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.
A Texas State bone marrow registry program became a national model. Now, its leader is under investigation for diverting money to support an affair.
Read full article: A Texas State bone marrow registry program became a national model. Now, its leader is under investigation for diverting money to support an affair.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.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks Gov. Greg Abbott to add higher ed construction projects to third special session
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks Gov. Greg Abbott to add higher ed construction projects to third special sessionThe 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.
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Sam Houston State, Texas State University System to hire contact tracers as experts warn of a fall COVID-19 surge
Read full article: Sam Houston State, Texas State University System to hire contact tracers as experts warn of a fall COVID-19 surgeHOUSTON – Sam 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. In late April, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials estimated that Texas would need almost 9,000 contact tracers. 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.