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Faculty in the Media
Our faculty are frequently featured in national and international media for their insightful commentary.
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Claremont Review of Books
The most recent book by Professor Ward Farnsworth—”Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument”—is commended for its concise, always clear prose and rich use of examples in a review that also references his three previous Classical English books. -
Houston Chronicle
Harris county loses while landlords cash in on a legal loophole, charts show
Professor Heather Way weighs in on a legal loophole allowing Harris County landlords to unjustly benefit from large tax cuts. -
Houston Chronicle
Professor Heather Way provides insight into tax exemptions for housing projects and how local taxing entities could challenge that status if a project delivers no meaningful public benefit. -
Houston Chronicle
Secret tax cuts for landlords strip $600M from Harris County tax rolls in a ‘get-rich-quick scheme’
Professor Heather Way describes Harris County tax exemptions as a ‘get-rich-quick scheme,’ emphasizing the lack of political accountability for these projects. -
Time
How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump’s Presidency
Professor Elizabeth Sepper weighs in on attempts to ban gender-affirming healthcare, commenting that the executive branch of the federal government cannot enact bans unilaterally. -
Houston Chronicle
Looking for a $1 million tax break? For a fee, these tiny Texas agencies are willing to help
A 2020 report on tax breaks provided to public facility corporations for apartment developments that was compiled by the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic led by Professor Heather Way is referenced in an article about a Texas property tax loophole.