Today’s news
Tellabs to Speak and Exhibit at SXSW EDU 2026
Company to showcase how fiber networks help schools modernize infrastructure and support digital learning.

New AI-Driven School to Open First Houston Location This Fall
Alpha School to open $40,000-per-year campus in The Woodlands with just 2 hours of core learning daily
UT Tyler and East Texas Youth Orchestra Partner to Expand Music and Education
The university and youth orchestra formalize a partnership to make the Cowan Center the official home of ETYO.
Recent news
Mar. 2, 2026
U.S. Universities Shift to Remote Learning Amid Mideast Conflict
Campuses in Qatar and other nations move classes online as war spreads in the region.
Feb. 27, 2026
UT System Approves Funding for First Building at UTA West Campus
New 51-acre campus in west Fort Worth set to open in 2028
Feb. 26, 2026
Adam Grant to Deliver 2026 Cameron Lecture at Trinity University
Renowned organizational psychologist to discuss 'The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know'
Feb. 26, 2026
HPU Honors Student Leaders at Presidential Luncheon
Frosty Gilliam Jr. encourages students to learn to be followers first
Feb. 25, 2026
10-Year-Old History Scholar Joins First Lady at State of the Union
Everest Nevraumont's invitation highlights the promise of personalized, AI-powered learning.
Feb. 25, 2026
Houston ISD Launches Innovative Future 2 Schools
New education model focuses on AI literacy, critical thinking and real-world experiences.
Feb. 25, 2026
St. Edward's University President Resigns After Turbulent Tenure
Montserrat Fuentes, the first Hispanic president, will step down this summer after 5 years leading the private Catholic university.
Feb. 25, 2026
ASU to Host Free Lecture on the Declaration of Independence
Dr. C. Bradley Thompson to discuss the principal ideas of the Declaration and its relevance today
Feb. 24, 2026
Texas A&M Names Mike Cone 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
Cone, a 60-year-old former student, receives university's highest alumni honor.
Feb. 23, 2026
Austin, TX Ranked #1 Best State Capital to Live In
Evaluation considered 48 metrics across affordability, economic well-being, education, healthcare, and quality of life.
Feb. 23, 2026
Texarkana College Receives $100,000 Grant from Texas Mutual
Texas Mutual's 10-year, $1 million investment supports workplace safety training programs
Feb. 21, 2026
Kilgore College Honors Retiring President After Decade of Leadership
Dr. Brenda Kays steps down after 10 years as college president, interim leader appointed
Feb. 20, 2026
East Williamson County Higher Education Center Expansion Reaches Milestone
The new building is expected to open in spring 2027.
Feb. 20, 2026
CTHS Construction Grad Continues Education at University of Houston
Steve Alvarez reflects on how his high school CTE program prepared him for college and a career in construction management.
Feb. 20, 2026
Lincoln Tech Opens New Campus in Houston
The career training school expands its Texas footprint with a new location offering programs in high-demand fields.
Feb. 20, 2026
UHD and HISD Partner to Guarantee College Admission
Groundbreaking program aims to boost college enrollment for HISD graduates.
Feb. 18, 2026
ASU's Candace Aguirre Appointed to Education Reach for Texans Board
Aguirre to help strengthen support for students with foster care experience
Feb. 15, 2026
Lone Star College System Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Education
The new Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (BAS ECET) program aims to address teacher shortages in the Houston region.
Feb. 15, 2026
Lamar University Names Building After Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan
The newly renamed Dade Phelan Building honors his contributions to the school and Southeast Texas region.
Feb. 13, 2026
WTAMU Honors Students Admitted to Educator Prep Program
76 students from area communities recognized for completing program requirements