Austin Gets New University

[Texan-in-Training]

I've been seeing information about this for a few days now.
Hopefully we'll see the "pendulum" finally start to swing back the other way.
My suspicion is that the City of Austin politicians will not make life easy for UATX.

University of Austin Takes On Higher Ed | City Journal

A new university, set to begin its undergraduate college in 2024, says it will seek truth and reject activism.

www.city-journal.org

 

[toddnjoyce]

Looks like a money grab to me.

From their FAQs

ACCREDITATION

ARE YOU ACCREDITED?

UATX is seeking initial accreditation as a private postsecondary educational institution through the Higher Learning Commission, an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education, and authorization from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

DO YOU OFFER DEGREES?

We do not confer degrees at the moment.

 

[Texan-in-Training]

Looks like a money grab to me.

From their FAQs

ACCREDITATION

ARE YOU ACCREDITED?

UATX is seeking initial accreditation as a private postsecondary educational institution through the Higher Learning Commission, an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education, and authorization from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

DO YOU OFFER DEGREES?

We do not confer degrees at the moment.

Not planning to start until 2024...

 

[robertc1024]

It is difficult for Universities to get accredited for some degree programs. I've been messing around for a few years trying to help get TX State accredited for their mechanical engineering degree program. Finally got approval from Texas Higher Education. Bear in mind, they already are accredited for EE, CE and some others.