UT president: $10,000 degrees not for everyone

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — University of Texas President Bill Powers said Saturday he supports a push by Gov. Rick Perry to develop degrees costing $10,000 but finds it unlikely the school could ever offer such plans to all students while maintaining its core mission of improving technology and research.

Powers’ endorsement for cheaper degree plans comes as a lengthy clash between him and the Perry-appointed UT System Board of Regents has intensified in recent months. Some regents have disagreed with Powers on issues such as tuition and the roles of research and teaching at universities.