Category: Education

Two prominent faculty organizations filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, seeking to block the Texas Tech University System from enforcing strict new regulations on classroom discussions regarding race, gender, and sexual orientation. The legal action represents a major pushback against mounting restrictions within Texas higher education. The dispute centers on two directives issued during the […]

Dallas College has officially selected Matthews Development to spearhead its ambitious $500 million downtown expansion. The massive project aims to transform the current El Centro campus footprint into a vibrant, multi-block urban hub designed to foster deep connections between education and local industry. Spanning 800,000 square feet, the new development will cluster academic facilities, training […]

As doubts grow across the United States about the value of higher education, a public conversation in North Texas aims to unpack what a college degree really means today — for students, families, and the job market. On June 30, 2026, The Dallas Morning News will host a panel discussion at Southern Methodist University (SMU) […]