News & Media
Media Releases
Governor Abbott Directs THECB To Develop Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Pathways
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to create a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor’s degree pathways. “Every semester adds tuition, fees, housing, food, transportation, and other living expenses and delays students’ ability to begin their careers,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas students deserve the option to…
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $2 Million In Grants to Expand Free Educational Resources For Texas Students
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $2 million in grants to nine Texas higher education institutions to support free, open educational resources for students in nursing and workforce training programs. These grants are awarded through the Open Educational Resource (OER) Grant Program, which helps institutions to create and adopt openly licensed textbooks and…
Governor Abbott Announces $5.6 Million in Grants for Innovative Nursing Education Programs
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.6 million in grants to eight Texas colleges and universities. The Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) supports new and expanded projects that improve or extend nursing programs. The awards fund innovative prelicensure educational programs for nursing students and expand healthcare workforce capacity across the state. “Texas…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $5.8 Million For Texas Emergency And Trauma Care Workforce Training
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced twenty-four grants totaling more than $5.8 million to graduate medical and nursing schools to help train doctors and nurses in emergency and trauma care and expand the state’s healthcare workforce. “Texas doctors and nurses ensure patients have access to lifesaving care when it matters most,” said Governor Abbott….
Governor Abbott Extends Workforce Pell Grant Applications to Expand Texas’ Workforce
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is extending the application period for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program, giving more colleges and technical schools additional time to submit eligible short-term training programs. The extended window will expand access to affordable, short-term training that prepares Texans for good-paying, high-demand careers in construction,…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.7 Million In Workforce Development Grants
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.7 million to Texas public community colleges and technical schools. The grants, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), support educational programs that lead to in-demand, high-earning occupations. “Texas students deserve clear pathways to high-paying careers,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants…