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Texas’ 2023 Strides in Higher Education
Jan. 16, 2024, Austin, TX – During his annual The State of Higher Education address, Commissioner Harrison Keller highlighted legislation from the 88th Texas Legislature, including community college finance reform and the establishment of the Texas University Fund, and how those efforts carry us closer to meeting the goals of the state’s strategic plan for higher…
THECB Chair Fred Farias honored by University of North Texas
December 13, 2023, AUSTIN, Texas – Dr. Fred Farias, chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board), was the recipient of the first-ever Visionary Leader in Higher Education Award, presented by the University of North Texas (UNT). “It is an incredible honor to receive this award from the University of North Texas,” said…
Institutions Across Texas Recognized by THECB for Building a Talent Strong Texas
Dec. 12, 2023, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced five recipients of its 2023 Star Awards. Institutions were recognized for exceptional contributions toward meeting one or more of the goals outlined in the state’s strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas. “The Star Awards continue to…
Higher EDge leadership conference to focus on key issues facing higher ed
NOV. 28, 2023, Austin, TX – Leaders in education, government, and industry will convene Dec. 12-13 in Austin to discuss the road ahead for higher education at the Higher EDge 2023: Leading Texas’ Future conference. The annual conference, hosted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), has expanded in recent years and is now…
THECB approves rules implementing community college funding system
September 7, 2023, Austin, TX — The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved emergency rules at a special-called board meeting that will govern Texas’ new community college funding system, effective Sept. 1. House Bill 8 (HB 8), passed by the Texas Legislature during its 88th session and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in…
New online tool aims to close skills gap and help more Texans plan for their future
Aug. 28, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched My Texas Future, a new digital tool that connects Texans with resources and information about postsecondary opportunities. My Texas Future will help bridge the skills gap and provide support to individuals as they work to further their careers, return to…