Since its inception in 1989, the Foundation has emphasized the importance of limited government, private enterprise, private property rights, and the rule of law. Specifically, the Foundation seeks to further higher education policymaking within the scope of its mission through its Center for Higher Education led by the distinguished Dr. Thomas Lindsay. It is with this background and experience that the Foundation files this Brief in support of Petitioner Wallace L. Hall, Jr., in his Official Capacity as Regent for the University of Texas System. The Foundation’s Brief supplements Petitioner’s legal arguments and contextualizes the case within the larger policy network and supports this Court’s granting the Petition for Review.
Higher Education
Degrees Still Matter—But They’re Not Enough
A recent poll shows employers still value college degrees, but they are worried about a skills gap between what they need and what candidates actually possess. Earlier this year, Lumina Foundation and Gallup surveyed 2,000 U.S. employers across a range of industries. The results show that employers still value higher education and still expect degrees to matter...
May 1, 2026