Rep. Williams Honors Huston-Tillotson University

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC  Congressman Roger Williams (R Austin) on Thursday spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to commend Austins Huston-Tillotson University: Mr. Speaker I am proud to represent several colleges and universities in Texas 25th congressional district. But it is Austins first institution of higher education that I would like to speak on today. Huston-Tillotson University is referred to by many as the jewel of the East Austin community. I have had the pleasure of meeting the schools president Dr. Colette Pierce-Burnette. She is only the second female president in the institutions rich history. I can tell you Dr. Colette Pierce- Burnette is an experienced leader who is committed to the success of her students. Huston-Tillotson College was chartered by the State of Texas in 1952 and was renamed to Huston-Tillotson University in 2005. Its name derives from the merger of Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College The schools focus is on liberal arts. It offers associate and masters degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. I would like to thank President Colette Pierce-Burnette the faculty and the administration for their devotion to higher education and I expect they will keep up the good work for many years to follow." Click here or on the image below to watch Rep. Williams speak on the House floor