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Censorship or accountability? The impact of Texas law prompting scrutiny of public universities was detailed at the Capitol today. I’ve got the details: texastribune.org/2026/07/28/…

Increased scrutiny of Texas colleges detailed in hearing

Students and professors who say SB 37 led to censorship are holding a news conference before the Texas Senate’s hearing.

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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says texastribune.org/2026/07/27/…

Conservative-favored college entrance exams allowed in Texas

Texas may expand use of the Classical Learning Test despite a new report finding less evidence its scores predict college success than the SAT or ACT.

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Texas public universities receive most of their state funding based on enrollment, but the state's higher education agency recommended yesterday lawmakers begin adding funding tied to their performance (progress to degree and degrees) texastribune.org/2026/07/22/…

Texas agency suggests performance-based funding for universities

The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.

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Texas has invested billions to make the state a leader in cancer research. Now, Gov. Greg Abbott’s H-1B restrictions could make it harder for institutions like MD Anderson to recruit the specialized researchers and scientists doing that work. My latest: texastribune.org/2026/07/22/…

Cancer research could stall amid Texas’ limits on foreign workers

MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool.

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Rich Lord@richelordJul 14
Candid, recorded comments by CMU President Farnam Jahanian have added energy to an already contentious debate about free expression — and The Fence — on the Pittsburgh campus publicsource.org/cmu-preside…

CMU president’s recorded comments reflect campus free speech tensions

Recorded comments from Carnegie Mellon University president Farnam Jahanian reflect ongoing free speech tensions on campus.

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.@UTEP is in talks with the Tel Paso Community Foundation about the future of KTEP, raising questions about the public radio station's staffing, programming and long-term operations after federal funding cuts elpasomatters.org/2026/07/12…

KTEP public radio station’s future management under talks between UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation

It is unclear how a possible transfer of management would affect station personnel, programming or the station’s studio location in the university’s Cotton Memorial Building.

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From Austin Community College, which tried to defend the law
Jessica Priest@jessica_priestJul 9
Appeals court rejects effort to defend Texas law offering in-state tuition for undocumented students texastribune.org/2026/06/04/…

New hearing denied in legal fight for Texas Dream Act

A federal judge blocked the law known as the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.

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#ICYMI Thought it was interesting the new @TAMU president's contract contains language that she can be terminated for good cause for "an act that generally brings public disrespect, contempt or ridicule on the system or university" texastribune.org/2026/07/08/…

Texas A&M president’s contract includes $1.25 million in pay

The terms for Susan Ballabina, promoted in May, include possible merit bonuses and deferred compensation, records show.

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NEW: Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation texastribune.org/2026/07/08/…

Texas Tech sued over limits on race, gender instruction

The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague and a violation of free speech.

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Pauline Arrillaga@parrillagaJul 9
NC Local reporter @jacobbiba kicks off our new @opencampusmedia community college accountability project with this comprehensive piece about the just-launched Workforce Pell Grant program and its shortcomings in North Carolina: tinyurl.com/36ajhzhn

As financial aid for workforce training launches, North Carolina community colleges find few...

Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell.

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Rich Lord@richelordMay 14
Your tax $ fund cosmetology schools. One expert says “there are good actors in this field, even though there’s a lot of widespread problems, too.” @PublicSourcePA backed by @opencampusmedia detailed Fountain of Youth Academy in Pittsburgh publicsource.org/fountain-of…

Pittsburgh cosmetology school teaches on despite state probes, complaints

Cosmetology schools receive federal funds and report to the state, but in Pennsylvania, most complaints aren’t publicly tallied and regulators seek to mediate, not punish.

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New Texas A&M president confirmed as university seeks stability texastribune.org/2026/04/13/…

Susan Ballabina named the only finalist as Texas A&M president

Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.

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Exciting news: Mirror Indy and I are launching a new text line!! It's called The Jobs Line and it's focused on helping people learn about job fairs, free and low-cost trainings and employment resources in Indy. Text 317-676-4163 to sign up! Not spam! mirrorindy.org/mirror-indy-t…

Sign up for Mirror Indy’s new text group, The Jobs Line

Find information about jobs in Indianapolis from Mirror Indy’s new text group called the Jobs Line with higher ed reporter Claire Rafford.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence headlined Texas A&M's civil discourse symposium Monday. Outside, students and faculty said the message rang hollow after months of fights over what can be taught and learned in class. My story for The @TexasTribune: texastribune.org/2026/04/20/…

Texas A&M civil discourse symposium met with protest

Some students said the message of the forum, headlined by former Vice President Mike Pence, rang hollow as the university has placed limits on what professors can teach.

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ICYMI: This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery. texastribune.org/2026/04/03/…

New Texas university watchdog lacks investigation rules

Office of the Ombudsman has no written policies on how to investigate allegations that education laws are being broken, even though it’s been accepting complaints for three months.

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Claire Rafford@claireraffordApr 1
We made our student loan explainer into a quiz! Find out what actions you need to take here: mirrorindy.org/trump-federal…

Major changes coming to federal student loans

Do you need to change repayment plans? This quiz can help you find out.

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What the heck is happening with student loans? is the question I have been asking myself for months I spoke to experts to find to what borrowers need to know right now. Presenting, @mirrorindy's (jargon-free) guide to federal student loan changes: mirrorindy.org/student-loans…

We broke down all the changes coming to federal student loans this year

What’s going on with Grad and Parent PLUS loans? What about PSLF? We answer these — and more.

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For today's @mirrorindy newsletter, I wrote about "English," which is showing at @IRTlive through April 4. This production was so beautiful and captured all the emotions that come with learning a new language. I highly recommend you see it!
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