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Sherman, TX — Austin College president, Dr. Marjorie Hass, is a participating speaker for the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. The Festival, celebrating its fifth year, will be held October 16-18, 2015, at the University of Texas at Austin. The event, expected to draw thousands of attendees, is designed for those who share a passion for a better Texas to engage with a growing, forward-thinking community of business, legislative and policy leaders.
Hass was invited to be part of a lineup that features prominent newsmakers and thought leaders in the worlds of politics and public policy from Texas and beyond. This year's festival has 11 programming tracks including public education, higher education, immigration, transportation, criminal justice, energy, the environment, and health care among others.
President Hass will be joined by the presidents of Rice University, Paul Quinn College, and Trinity University for higher education moderated panel on Saturday at 11:10 a.m. titled “What the Publics Can Learn from the Privates.” Expected topics include graduation rates, academic excellence, educating a diverse student population, college affordability, and the recently passed legislation on campus carry.
Festival registration badges can be purchased online at texastribune.org/festival, with discounted rates for Texas Tribune members. Students and educators are eligible for a reduced rate of $50; they should email registration@texastribune.org from an institution-affiliated email address to receive a special registration code.
Festival updates can be accessed online at texastribune.org/festival, on Facebook at facebook.com/texastribune and on Twitter at @TXTribuneEvents.