The head of West Texas A&M University has drawn criticism for calling off the event. Critics say his action is a form of censorship that disregards students’ rights.
Many Texas public universities have committed to accepting students who do not submit SAT or ACT standardized test scores, signaling that test-optional policies could be here to stay.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Higher education officials urge Legislature to invest in colleges and universities after pandemic takes toll on students and economy Posted By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune on Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:48 PM click to enlarge The Texas Tribune / Jordan Vonderhaar Texas lawmakers were gearing up to focus on higher education funding in 2021 before a pandemic and winter storm upended legislative priorities. But higher education advocates are still pushing for the state to increase its investment in its college students, universities and colleges. When the last legislative session ended with huge wins for Texas public schools in the form of increased funding and teacher raises, higher education leaders looked to 2021