Category Archives: UNTHSC

UNTHSC Interim President, Dr. Williams, Has Impressed His Interlocutors

Commentary: The current interim president of UNTHSC, Dr. Michael Williams, seems to have impressed the local leaders and media of Fort Worth in less than 3 months in the job. After having defended the leadership of the former president of … Continue reading

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The Campaign for MD School in Fort Worth May Fail Again

Commentary: After 4 years of the official campaign to create another medical school (allopathic) by UNT administration and some local business and community, it seems that the proponents are resigning to the fate that the proposal of a second medical … Continue reading

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Saga Ransom versus Jackson Part IV: Chancellor’s Leadership Under Scrunity

Commentary: UNT Chancellor Jackson’s leadership has suddenly come under scrutiny by the local media as he has recently fired Dr. Scott Ransom from the presidency of UNTHSC, who has been enamored by the local media with his charisma and lofty promise of … Continue reading

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The Saga of Ransom versus Jackson Part III: Accusations of Dishonesty, Political Motive and Ego

Commentary: It is insightful to learn the inside working relationships between the top leaders of a university. Star Telegram has been working hard over the past month to investigate the events that had lead to the abrupt dismissal of Dr. Scott Ransom. It is quite … Continue reading

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Saga of Ransom versus Jackson Part II: Supporters Take Sides

Commentary: Within less than 3 weeks of the abrupt firing of Dr. Scott Ransom from the presidency of UNTHSC, the supporters and local media like Star-Telegram were stunned and questioned about the wisdom of the Chancellor Jackson and the UNT … Continue reading

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