The UT System’s top academic officer takes over during the search for former UTA President Jennifer Cowley’s successor. His appointment began Sept. 15.
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Posted inFort Worth
UT Arlington President Jennifer Cowley to step down, focus on teaching
Cowley has led UTA since 2022 through record enrollment, campus expansion and a recent period of tighter finances. No interim leader has been announced.
Posted inFort Worth
‘A quiet diplomat’: 50 years on, Tarrant County College trustee still aims to open doors
Gwendolyn Morrison has served for 50 of TCC’s 60 years. In her final term, she’s still watching rule changes and pushing to keep promises.
Posted inPuerto Rico
Funding dispute puts UPR Molecular Center operations at risk
In ten months, no agreement has been reached between the University of Puerto Rico’s presidency and the Molecular Center to transfer at least $2 million for this fiscal year, threatening the research of 42 scientists and 225 students.
Posted inEl Paso
Trump dismisses UTEP president, others from National Science Foundation Board
Wilson, appointed in 2020, was part of independent board overseeing National Science Foundation grants and advising president, Congress on science policy
Posted inEl Paso
UTEP president revives old plagiarism case after federal investigators clear professor in 2024 grant review
The 2006 case required Ahsan Choudhuri to step down from a tenure-track role and complete ethics training, after which he earned tenure, led UTEP’s aerospace efforts and brought in major federal grants.
Posted inPuerto Rico
‘2-Act’ drama at UPR Governing Board meeting shows a deeper governance crisis
Amid face-offs, grimaces, accusations of censorship, a push to remove the university’s president, and a maze of parliamentary maneuvering and procedural technicalities, the latest meeting of the University of Puerto Rico system’s Governing Board failed to meet its responsibilities. It did not carry out, with seriousness, respect and responsibility, the public role entrusted to it.
Posted inIndianapolis
Q&A: Indiana’s top higher ed leader has hope for the state’s future
“We should be hopeful when we think about higher education,” said Lowery, “because of all the opportunities it brings to people.”
Posted inEl Paso
Texas higher ed leader praises El Paso progress, says challenges remain
Rosser met with El Paso leaders during his visit, highlighting successes while stressing challenges like workforce readiness and college access.
Posted inEl Paso
UT regents OK faculty advisory groups as SB 37 abolishes senates at UTEP, system universities
The UT System Board of Regents will allow advisory groups to replace faculty senates after Sept. 1, when SB 37 takes effect, raising concerns over shared governance.