Current UT deans, presidents, provosts, vice provosts and vice presidents have donated more than $27,000 since 1999 to both Republican and Democratic political campaigns and political action committees at both the state and federal level, according to filings compiled by The Daily Texan from the Texas Ethics Commission and the Federal Election Commission.
The president of the University of Iowa said Thursday that he was "this close" to turning toward political action committees to ensure that the Iowa Legislature gets filled with lawmakers who understand the value of the public research university to the state’s economy and future.
“Greater funding for New Jersey’s colleges and universities is critical to expand college opportunity, decrease student costs, and ensure the prosperity of the state’s economy.”