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- Learn to separate fact from fiction on higher ed reform – Gov. Rick Perry, Austin American-Statesman
The big lie making the rounds in Texas is that elected or appointed officials want to undermine or deemphasize research at our colleges and universities. That disinformation campaign is nothing more than an attempt to shut down an open discussion about ways to improve our state universities and make them more effective, accountable, affordable and transparent.
- Chairman of UT System regents switches to damage-control mode – Ralph Haurwitz, Austin American-Statesman
- New 'minority seats' often won by Anglo candidates, history shows – Aman Batheja, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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