David Bapst

Gotta be the greatest regular season win in Bills history!!!!!

Today, NSF announced an add’l 500 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awardees for the 2025-2026 cohort, bringing the total to approx 1,500. #NSFGRFP supports grad students as they pursue their dreams, build STEM skills, & become the next generation of innovators & leaders.

How a Brazos Valley bison ranch is helping its herd stay cool in the heat: shorturl.at/2ayYr?utm_sour…

Republican state Rep. Matt Shaheen proposed major changes to limit the scope of a bill that would increase Texas' oversight of universities’ hiring practices and curriculum. If the House approves those changes, the two chambers would need to negotiate a final outcome. bit.ly/3YyQDeP

@KBTXMax Glenhaven / Francis

@jessica_priest Even wilder, from the text of TX SB37 itself, every tenure track position advertised in a non-STEM discipline would need to be individually pre-approved by the regents/gov board at Texas public universities

A bill filed in the Texas Senate today would create a state office to investigate complaints against universities and require governing boards to ensure courses don't endorse certain ideologies. #txlege texastribune.org/2025/03/13/tex…

538 closing is a very sad end to a place that was always misunderstood by the companies that owned it. There are lots of smart people there who should be snapped up. Reach out!

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@KBTXRusty It’s really great food, with an excellent lunch buffet. Aroma on Wellborn (near Kai’s Donuts) is also a new Indian restaurant, great flavors, but of a somewhat different style. It’s great to finally have multiple Indian choices in town!

I saw this new spot on Texas Avenue the other day. It’s located between HEB and Harvey Washbangers. Anyone tried it? Thoughts?

Over 10,500 documents obtained by The Battalion show right-wing website Texas Scorecard’s influence over A&M policy and personnel discussions over the past two years. “They rarely have all the facts," Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III said. thebatt.com/news/they-rare…

@McGeeReports @TexasTribune @zachdespart Thanks for all your work, Kate.

Some professional news — I've moved off the higher ed beat to become an investigative reporter at @TexasTribune, alongside @zachdespart. I still have so much love for higher ed, but I’m excited to dig in on all things Texas. Send me your tips & ideas: mcgee@texastribune.org!

It's finally done. Over 3 days of hand-plotting 173 years' worth of data. The end result is unbelievable. What an incredible dataset to look at.

@UChiEngagement @UofIllinois Good to see the wave tank and other flowing water apparatuses in Hinds Labs basement is still intact...

This week, 40 Chicago public high school student participants in our college and career readiness programs got a chance to explore STEM majors and experience college life during an action-packed overnight visit to @UofIllinois' campus!

For those wondering …. Here he is! 📸: Evin McGinley

University Rules Violation - PA 68. A man was riding a horse and another man & his dog were riding a longhorn. Agreed to leave campus. #BTHOtu

Let me get this straight, my Joshie— you’re asking ME to pick between something orange and something that isn’t orange….

@KBTXRusty A wild hog?

🐖 BE CAREFUL! A large hog was hit by a vehicle last night on the service road of Highway 6 near Olive Garden. The vehicle that was struck had significant damage. Especially at night, be safe and be on the lookout for these and other animals that may be crossing the road or highway! 📸: Keltan Myers

Stunning.

☀️ I forgot to share this morning. An incredible sunrise over the A&M campus. 📸: Kade Massey

A&M has begun deactivating 14 minors and 38 certificates due to low enrollment, an A&M spokesperson said. The 52 programs comprise 16.25% of the 320 total offered in College Station. thebatt.com/news/am-to-dea…