Ever since West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler started developing a new institute on campus to champion "Panhandle values," he has publicly steered away from any political labels. Wendler even asked employees not to use the word "conservative" when describing the upcoming Hill Institute. Alex Fairly, the wealthy donor who, along with his wife […]

Texas A&M University's Interim President Mark Welsh III told faculty and staff in College Station on Wednesday that the university will largely stay the course on many unpopular organizational changes initiated by his predecessor. But he said that he and his administration will closely monitor the changes and continue to gather feedback from faculty and […]

To continue to receive state funding, Texas universities must comply with the ban's requirements. This includes annual reporting to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to prove compliance with SB 17 before schools can spend state funds. To ensure compliance with the law, the Texas A&M University System said disciplinary action may be taken against employees or […]

It's almost a fantasy to think one can be selected to not only lead a school but do so in one's home state. One hired and one retired president live that reality.