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In South Texas, university students accuse Democratic county officials of suppressing their votes
Read full article: In South Texas, university students accuse Democratic county officials of suppressing their votesThe county decided to not have an early voting site at a Laredo university because of historic low turnout. It will have one on Election Day.
When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a difference
Read full article: When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a differenceReaders sometimes ask us if the outcomes in governing are predetermined and whether civic engagement makes a difference. There are plenty of examples of Texans influencing lawmakers’ decisions.
Texas A&M faculty leaders say President Kathy Banks is leaving them out of major decisions
Read full article: Texas A&M faculty leaders say President Kathy Banks is leaving them out of major decisionsFaculty members say Banks could have been more communicative and transparent about a variety of organizational changes she put in motion during her first year as president.
The pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didn’t need the SAT. They might never go back.
Read full article: The pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didn’t need the SAT. They might never go back.Many Texas public universities have committed to accepting students who do not submit SAT or ACT standardized test scores, signaling that test-optional policies could be here to stay.
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MacKenzie Scott donates more than $100 million to Texas universities and community colleges
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donates more than $100 million to Texas universities and community collegesThat includes $40 million to the University of Texas at San Antonio, which the university plans to use to boost student enrollment, retention and graduation rates at the Hispanic-serving institution.
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Wagner’s Journee Phillips signs with Texas A&M International
Read full article: Wagner’s Journee Phillips signs with Texas A&M InternationalSAN ANTONIO – After an impressive four-year career with the Wagner Thunderbirds, senior Journee Phillips officially signed his letter of intent to play in Laredo next season for Texas A&M International University.