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www.statesman.com/news/educati... “Those who teach and study at UT Austin are worried,” the AAUP resolution on the compact stated. “The Compact reflects a grave threat to the mission of the University of Texas at Austin.”
UT still silent on Trump deal tying funding to conservative priorities
UT is the only college not to publicly respond to the Trump compact as seven of nine reject offer. UT System said it was honored to receive the deal Oct. 2.
www.statesman.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
www.statesman.com/news/educati... “Those who teach and study at UT Austin are worried,” the AAUP resolution on the compact stated. “The Compact reflects a grave threat to the mission of the University of Texas at Austin.”
Reminds me of Cartier Bresson but with the role of person and structure reversed
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Reminds me of Cartier Bresson but with the role of person and structure reversed
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www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t... What a convoluted explanation from UT Austin as to why the Provost can engage in political speech but the Graduate Student Assembly cannot.
UT Austin Muzzles Grad Student Assembly’s Political Speech
Officials at the University of Texas at Austin blocked the Graduate Student Assembly from considering two resolutions against Texas state laws last week, arguing that the student-run body must follow ...
www.insidehighered.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t... What a convoluted explanation from UT Austin as to why the Provost can engage in political speech but the Graduate Student Assembly cannot.
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Of course it’s a trap.
“They would reward campuses that toe the party line and punish those that cherish their independence,” a statement from AAUP and AFT says. “In doing so, it would commit the very viewpoint discrimination it claims to redress.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
“They would reward campuses that toe the party line and punish those that cherish their independence,” a statement from AAUP and AFT says. “In doing so, it would commit the very viewpoint discrimination it claims to redress.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Trump Offered Universities an Invitation for a Deal. Some See a Trap.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Of course it’s a trap.
“They would reward campuses that toe the party line and punish those that cherish their independence,” a statement from AAUP and AFT says. “In doing so, it would commit the very viewpoint discrimination it claims to redress.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
“They would reward campuses that toe the party line and punish those that cherish their independence,” a statement from AAUP and AFT says. “In doing so, it would commit the very viewpoint discrimination it claims to redress.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
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If you would like to see what possible outcomes of these compacts are, check out the awesome results at New College of Florida.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
Spending Soars, Rankings Fall at New College of Florida
Student outcomes and rankings are slipping at the liberal arts college while spending is up. Critics believe the college is at risk of implosion, and some are calling for privatization.
www.insidehighered.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you would like to see what possible outcomes of these compacts are, check out the awesome results at New College of Florida.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
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Residents of a northeast Houston neighborhood known as Settegast have experienced some of Texas’ dirtiest air.
Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:
Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:
The neighborhood with Texas’ dirtiest air is still waiting for help
Any improvement for Settegast’s air quality is likely years away.
txst.us
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Residents of a northeast Houston neighborhood known as Settegast have experienced some of Texas’ dirtiest air.
Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:
Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:
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Petunia is most definitely not sure about the giant Halloween decoration thing...
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Petunia is most definitely not sure about the giant Halloween decoration thing...
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AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten on Trump’s Loyalty Pledge for Colleges and Universities.
Now is the time to unite in defense of democracy and higher education!
Read full statement below 👇
@aft.org
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@rweingarten.bsky.social
Now is the time to unite in defense of democracy and higher education!
Read full statement below 👇
@aft.org
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@rweingarten.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten on Trump’s Loyalty Pledge for Colleges and Universities.
Now is the time to unite in defense of democracy and higher education!
Read full statement below 👇
@aft.org
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@rweingarten.bsky.social
Now is the time to unite in defense of democracy and higher education!
Read full statement below 👇
@aft.org
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@rweingarten.bsky.social
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The City of Austin may be turning to property taxes to fund new initiatives to help unhoused people find a place to live and get back on their feet.
Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:
Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:
This nonprofit offers ‘a way out of homelessness.’ Austin leaders want to help fund it.
The Other Ones Foundation offers shelter and job training for people looking to find a way out of homelessness.
txst.us
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The City of Austin may be turning to property taxes to fund new initiatives to help unhoused people find a place to live and get back on their feet.
Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:
Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:
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“Trump’s restrictions on H-1B visa applications will lead to less lifesaving research, reduced innovation, & diminished competitiveness. This short-sighted policy will hurt every American by slowing research breakthroughs, weakening our economy & putting our global leadership at risk.”
—Todd Wolfson
—Todd Wolfson
Groups File Suit Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“Trump’s restrictions on H-1B visa applications will lead to less lifesaving research, reduced innovation, & diminished competitiveness. This short-sighted policy will hurt every American by slowing research breakthroughs, weakening our economy & putting our global leadership at risk.”
—Todd Wolfson
—Todd Wolfson
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So Speaker Johnson gave the congress another week off. Paid of course, while they shut the govt down.
The GOP has made it clear they have no interest in compromise with Dems. So they will have to figure how to reopen their govt that they closed.
And they get another vacation
The GOP has made it clear they have no interest in compromise with Dems. So they will have to figure how to reopen their govt that they closed.
And they get another vacation
October 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
So Speaker Johnson gave the congress another week off. Paid of course, while they shut the govt down.
The GOP has made it clear they have no interest in compromise with Dems. So they will have to figure how to reopen their govt that they closed.
And they get another vacation
The GOP has made it clear they have no interest in compromise with Dems. So they will have to figure how to reopen their govt that they closed.
And they get another vacation
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We left Austin (and UT) for personal reasons, not political ones. That said, this story makes me relieved that we got out when we did—and despondent for the future of an amazing institution that played a really important role in my life; and whose students, staff, faculty, and alumni deserve better:
New Trump plan offers UT funding benefits with conditions on academics
The Trump administration named the University of Texas as one of nine schools that can access funding benefits in exchange for demands outlined in a compact.
www.statesman.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We left Austin (and UT) for personal reasons, not political ones. That said, this story makes me relieved that we got out when we did—and despondent for the future of an amazing institution that played a really important role in my life; and whose students, staff, faculty, and alumni deserve better:
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www.wsj.com/us-news/educ... UT Austin is one of the 9 schools offered a deal: accede to White House demands and get funding priority
Exclusive | White House Asks Colleges to Sign Sweeping Agreement to Get Funding Advantage
An initial round of nine schools is being asked to sign a wide-ranging accord.
www.wsj.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ... UT Austin is one of the 9 schools offered a deal: accede to White House demands and get funding priority
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I agree with Dr. Bhattacharya about something. He said that he was "fully committed" to various health research goals >10 time during the hearing but defended his administration's actions as helping further these goals.
If he is crazy enough to truly believe that, then he should be fully committed.
If he is crazy enough to truly believe that, then he should be fully committed.
June 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I agree with Dr. Bhattacharya about something. He said that he was "fully committed" to various health research goals >10 time during the hearing but defended his administration's actions as helping further these goals.
If he is crazy enough to truly believe that, then he should be fully committed.
If he is crazy enough to truly believe that, then he should be fully committed.
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It’ll be interesting how the Trump administration’s remarkable ability to magically bring Abrego García back to the United States will bear on its arguments in other cases about how it really has no ability to influence the detention of others at CECOT.
June 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It’ll be interesting how the Trump administration’s remarkable ability to magically bring Abrego García back to the United States will bear on its arguments in other cases about how it really has no ability to influence the detention of others at CECOT.
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#BREAKING: #SCOTUS *also* grants the Trump administration's request to pause discovery in CREW's effort to challenge the structure (and identify the leadership) of DOGE, again over public dissents from the three Democratic appointees:
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#BREAKING: #SCOTUS *also* grants the Trump administration's request to pause discovery in CREW's effort to challenge the structure (and identify the leadership) of DOGE, again over public dissents from the three Democratic appointees:
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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Damn... I wonder why scientists wouldn't want to come to the US to compete at the highest levels for highly-restricted funding that then gets pulled surreptitiously for some imagined reason or no reason at all, all while being vilified by the federal government for their work? A mystery! 🤔
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Damn... I wonder why scientists wouldn't want to come to the US to compete at the highest levels for highly-restricted funding that then gets pulled surreptitiously for some imagined reason or no reason at all, all while being vilified by the federal government for their work? A mystery! 🤔
Dat sharing across agencies is wrong. Period. Unifying under Palantir and Foundry is somewhat frightening : www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Dat sharing across agencies is wrong. Period. Unifying under Palantir and Foundry is somewhat frightening : www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
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KUT News spoke with homeowners, industry experts and insurance watchdogs, and reviewed hundreds of pages of complaints and state filings. Documents obtained through public records requests confirm that insurers in Texas are using aerial photos to determine if they want to keep insuring homes.
In Texas, insurers are watching your home from above. It could cost you coverage.
Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess homes from the sky. Computer models parse these photos to flag moldy roofs, askew tree branches and missing shingles.
www.texasstandard.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
KUT News spoke with homeowners, industry experts and insurance watchdogs, and reviewed hundreds of pages of complaints and state filings. Documents obtained through public records requests confirm that insurers in Texas are using aerial photos to determine if they want to keep insuring homes.
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My quote of the day
(Three parts from Elias Zerhouni on being a leader)
First you have to have a big heart. Because if you don't have a big heart you will never be able to lead....You have to have a passion. You have to believe in some things that are your core values.
1/3
(Three parts from Elias Zerhouni on being a leader)
First you have to have a big heart. Because if you don't have a big heart you will never be able to lead....You have to have a passion. You have to believe in some things that are your core values.
1/3
May 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
My quote of the day
(Three parts from Elias Zerhouni on being a leader)
First you have to have a big heart. Because if you don't have a big heart you will never be able to lead....You have to have a passion. You have to believe in some things that are your core values.
1/3
(Three parts from Elias Zerhouni on being a leader)
First you have to have a big heart. Because if you don't have a big heart you will never be able to lead....You have to have a passion. You have to believe in some things that are your core values.
1/3
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Good for CBS for including this picture
May 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good for CBS for including this picture
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📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
May 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
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“If the unitary executive theory is subject to exceptions for contexts in which the practical consequences of eliminating an agency’s independence would be too extreme, then it’s not much of a theory.”
Today’s “One First” on #SCOTUS’s deeply flawed ruling last Thursday in Trump v. Wilcox:
Today’s “One First” on #SCOTUS’s deeply flawed ruling last Thursday in Trump v. Wilcox:
153. Living by the Ipse Dixit
A constitutional principle like the "unitary executive theory" isn't worth all that much if the Supreme Court can conjure new, unprincipled exceptions to it by simply asserting that they exist.
www.stevevladeck.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
“If the unitary executive theory is subject to exceptions for contexts in which the practical consequences of eliminating an agency’s independence would be too extreme, then it’s not much of a theory.”
Today’s “One First” on #SCOTUS’s deeply flawed ruling last Thursday in Trump v. Wilcox:
Today’s “One First” on #SCOTUS’s deeply flawed ruling last Thursday in Trump v. Wilcox: