The Texan reported today about a survey released in November by The Chronicle of Higher Education that compared the annual salaries of university presidents and leaders in the United States. UT President William Powers ranked second, earning an annual base salary of $552,500. In addition, he has access to a retirement package of around $47,000. Powers responded, "I am surprised by this." He says the figure is skewed, claiming other presidents earn just as......

It's just been announced that President Clinton is coming back to Austin. He's scheduled to deliver the convocation address at UT's LBJ School of Public Affairs on May 20. UT President William Powers had this much to say: "The LBJ School was formed as an expression of President Johnson's faith in government to serve democracy by building a more just society. It is fitting that this year's convocation speaker at the LBJ School is a......

It seems that UT Austin President Larry Faulkner will finally call it quits at a press conference tomorrow morning. After almost a decade serving as the head of the university, the 60-year old is visibly ready for retirement. When he leaves next Spring, Faulkner - the 27th UT President - will have served the second longest term in the school's history. Since his tenure began in 1998, the university has seen marked improvements in......

For all of our younger readers, the Austinist would like to draw your attention to a major issue up for debate in the Texas Legislature right now. Lawmakers and school officials are looking into repealing or changing the "10 Percent" rule currently in effect. As prospective Longhorns and Aggies probably know, that rule guarantees admission to the Texas school of your choice if you fall within your high school's top 10 percent. Unfortunately the top......