Big Win for TAMU
Today, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that Texas A&M University System secured a major federal contract to be one of three new national centers aimed at developing and manufacturing medicine and vaccines to respond to pandemic diseases and bioterror threats, Texas Tribune was among the first to report.
Of the three centers, Texas A&M’s is the only one led by a public university system. The $285.6 million contract is expected to generate about 1,000 jobs, primarily in the Brazos Valley.
Today’s announcement only further enhances the Coalition’s belief that a great university serves as an economic engine, bringing millions in research and development dollars, attracting new business and industry, and – perhaps most importantly in today’s economic environment – serves as a job creator bringing opportunity to Texans.
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Powell, McCombs & The Fog of War
It's been a busy week in Texas higher education news, and as usual The University of Texas stands at the center. Two major stories from the last week warrant mention, beginning with a lengthy two-part Texas Monthly interview with Gene Powell, chairman of the UT Board of Regents.
Powell's interview (Part One, Part Two) comes hot on the heels of an op-ed that ran in the Houston Chronicle under the byline of Red McCombs, the prominent University of Texas supporter from San Antonio and Distinguished Alumnus for whom the business school is named.Continue reading -
Coalition Responds to Passage of Senate Bill 15 to Improve Higher Education Governance
Today the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 15, relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education. Upon passage the Coalition issued the following statement:
“We applaud the legislature for recognizing the important need to improve standards of excellence within our state’s governing boards. Texas’ institutions of higher education are critical to our state’s economy, and ensuring we develop educated, well-informed citizens to drive our state’s future. Senate Bill 15 is an important step toward improving the governance of these critical state institutions and ensuring members of the boards of regents are adequately equipped, prepared and trained to govern properly. It is our hope that the standards set forth in this bill will lead to a more constructive and less divisive approach to governing our universities.”See the full statement here.Continue reading