The Sherry Sylvester Show

Dr. William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Texas at Austin, shares his insider perspective on the crisis in higher education and the bold reforms underway at one of America’s flagship public universities. A renowned historian, national security expert, and former senior advisor in the George W. Bush administration, Dr. Inboden shares his vision for restoring merit, accountability, and public trust in our universities.

Key Topics Discussed:
  • Why universities have “lost their way” — and what it will take to get them back on track
  • Balancing academic freedom with state oversight, taxpayer accountability, and institutional integrity
  • Major reforms at UT Austin: curriculum changes, core curriculum compliance, new Civics Honors programs, and academic integrity standards
  • Promoting intellectual diversity, merit-based standards, and civic education in Texas higher education
  • Lessons from history, foreign policy, and real-world leadership for rebuilding public confidence in our universities

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Creators and Guests

Host
Sherry Sylvester
TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, 9th & Congress presents her insights and updates on politics, policy, the news and history.

What is The Sherry Sylvester Show?

TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, 9th & Congress presents her insights and updates on politics, policy, the news and history.