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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Texas lawmakers are working on a proposal to tie higher education funding to completion rates at state universities.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A $2.5 million grant is headed to Amarillo College, thanks to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Senator Kel Seliger has been appointed to a new position by Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, as the head of the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Enrollment figures for Amarillo College show that enrollment is slightly down compared to last year, officials announced Wednesday morning.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  West Texas A&M University has been named as one of the most beautiful schools in the country.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Schools are better prepared than their incoming students. About 1/2 of student are "College Ready"

Friday, June 22, 2012  Will property taxes be going up to support Amarillo College?

Friday, June 01, 2012  The national group, the American Association of Community Colleges has released a new study that says its own members need to do more for today's students. they stress the urgency is making sure classrooms aren't just full for the sake of admissions, but the end result of a good job become the primary goal.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Anybody looking for a job knows how trying it can be and right now, a lot of college students are feeling the heat. But schools like West Texas A&M and Amarillo College and helping in that search.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Over the past few years, community colleges have seen enrollment numbers through the rood, due in part to the economic downtturn. But now, the American Association of Community Colleges is reporting some not-so-good numbers about how many of those students are actually graduating.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  A new proposed law in New Mexico is raising a few eyebrows at colleges and universities in Clovis and Portales.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  An historic partnership has been formed between three Panhandle community colleges.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Police put on leave, California college president vows system-wide probe in spraying of students

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  West Texas A&M University has once again been named to U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of America's Best Colleges.