The designations come at a tumultuous time for universities as funding could be cut off and efforts to end tenure continue.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio was named of the state's newest top-tier research universities.The number of top-tier research universities in Texas jumped, according to a new report, making the state home to more such institutions than any other state.
Many universities seek this status because it can attract more students, faculty and resources. Increasing the number of them is also a goal of many state leaders as they are seen as economic engines for their communities.took office in 2015, there were four R1 universities in Texas. He set a goal to double that. At the same time, the Council and Carnegie have
The five new additions in Texas since the education groups last released university classifications in 2022 are Baylor College of Medicine, Southern Methodist University, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The university said the designation is a “game changer” that will allow it to attract even more talent to the region. It noted that more than two-thirds of SMU graduates stay in North Texas for their first job.The Texas Legislature has also repeatedly threatened the public universities' autonomy. Conservative lawmakers have called for ending tenure, a status of employment granted to certain professors that allows them to research and teach controversial topics without fear of reprisal.
“I think what is happening federally is in my view, a reset of investments and we should make our investments in research more efficient like everything else,” he said.
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