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Shannon Najmabadi

Shannon Najmabadi

Texas Tribune

Shannon Najmabadi is the higher education reporter at the Tribune, where she started as a fellow in 2017. She previously reported for the Chronicle of Higher Education, where she covered the gender equity law Title IX, fallout from an executive order on immigration, and a federal loan forgiveness program with an uncertain future. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Education

UT System Regents Officially Name James Milliken Next Chancellor

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | August 27, 2018

Milliken is a longtime higher education administrator who most recently headed the City University of New York.

Gov & Politics

In Solidarity with Ex-CIA Director, William McRaven Asks Trump to Revoke his Security Clearance

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | August 16, 2018

In a strongly-worded letter, McRaven, the former chancellor of the University of Texas System, asked President Donald Trump to revoke his security clearance.

Education

James Milliken Named the Sole Finalist for UT System Chancellor

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | August 4, 2018

The University of Texas System’s governing board unanimously named the former City University of New York leader as its finalist for chancellor Saturday.

Gov & Politics

Texas House Democrats Welcome Former State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer’s Return

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | March 8, 2018

Some Democratic lawmakers say Trey Martinez Fischer will be a strong player on a political team that’s vastly outnumbered in the GOP-controlled House.

Water & Energy

Texas Solar Industry Watches as Trade Case Moves Forward

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | October 3, 2017

Many in Texas’ solar industry worry a federal agency might hobble their business in an effort to protect domestic manufacturers of solar panels and cells.

Public Safety

New School Buses to Have Seat Belts under Texas Law

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | September 11, 2017

Newly purchased school buses in Texas must have three-point seat belts for all riders under a new state law.

Public Safety

Environmental Concerns Persist Across Harvey-Ravaged Texas Cities

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | September 5, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, officials continue to warn of lingering environmental hazards, including health risks posed by receding floodwater.

Annexation

Legislature Advances Annexation Bill to Gov. Abbott

By Alex Samuels, Texas Tribune and Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | August 14, 2017

The Texas Senate advanced a municipal annexation bill Sunday, the fifth bill sent to to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk during the special legislative session.

Gov & Politics

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blames City Governments for “All Our Problems in America”

By Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | August 5, 2017

Patrick’s remarks came halfway through a special legislative session in which lawmakers have repeatedly taken aim at local governments. 

Gov & Politics

Texas Senate Approves Anti-Abortion Bill in Overnight Vote

By Morgan Smith, Texas Tribune and Shannon Najmabadi, Texas Tribune | July 26, 2017

In an overnight vote, the Senate approved a measure that prohibits local and state government agencies from contracting with abortion providers and their affiliates.

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