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An effort to prepare West Texas students to work in the oil and gas industry is expanding
Read full article: An effort to prepare West Texas students to work in the oil and gas industry is expandingThe expansion, which will start with a smaller pilot in four high schools between Texas and New Mexico, is being paid for by the Permian Strategic Partnership, a group funded by major energy producers.
UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programs
Read full article: UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programsThe endowment will increase the number of students who qualify for free tuition and fees at UT-Arlington, UT-Dallas, UT-El Paso, UT-Permian Basin, UT-Rio Grande Valley, UT-San Antonio and UT-Tyler.
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Texas universities got more state funding this year than they anticipated — but they’re still hoping for more support
Read full article: Texas universities got more state funding this year than they anticipated — but they’re still hoping for more supportTwo- and four-year school leaders are looking to the upcoming special session for more support as the state decides how to spend $16 billion in federal stimulus funding