Media Releases

Aug. 7, 2023, AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) was announced as the recipient of the 2023 Exceptional Agency Award from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO). Each year, SHEEO gives out awards recognizing leadership, dedication, and innovation in higher education. The Exceptional Agency Award is presented to a member agency…

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott Press Release July 24, 2023, Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashlie Thomas and Stacy Hock to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2027, respectively. The Board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas…

June 15, 2023, Austin, TX – Texas elected officials can now nominate students to receive the 2023-24 Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASSP), a program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. “The State of Texas is proud to support our students who have chosen to devote their careers and lives to preserving the sovereignty of…

The State of Texas continues working to ensure our public community colleges remain competitive and able to fully support the needs of our growing, diverse workforce,” said Gov. Abbott. “House Bill 8 will be an important tool to help enhance the role of public junior colleges in workforce training and preparation for high-demand careers. I…

June 2, 2023, AUSTIN, TX – As Texas continues to break records for adding new jobs that require advance education and training, the Texas Legislature demonstrated its support for higher education with historic investments of more than $5 billion for the next biennium. Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller released the following statement:   “The…

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott Press Release March 27, 2023, Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Javaid Anwar to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027. The Board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system. Javaid Anwar of Midland…

Feb. 23, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is now offering a new low-interest loan option for Texas students. The Future Occupations & Reskilling Workforce Advancement to Reach Demand (FORWARD) Loan Program is designed to increase the number of students who obtain high-value credentials in high-demand occupations. The FORWARD Loan is…

Jan. 26, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched a new tool called Tomorrow Ready Texas to help parents and guardians support their teens with college and career planning. The tool provides Texas families with the resources they need to support their child’s success after high school – in…

Dec. 14, 2022, Austin, TX – At a pivotal moment for higher education, Texas is leading the way. Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller called on leaders across the state in higher education, industry, philanthropy, and government to seize that momentum in his annual State of Higher Education address. In front of nearly 300…