University of Texas Considers Renaming Dorm After KKK Link Found

William Stewart Simkins, who taught at the School of Law for 30 years until his death in 1929, organized the Klan in Florida after the Civil War. Now, 55 years after opening a dorm in his name, the University of Texas is about to begin a review that could result in the removal of Simkins' name from the building.

William Stewart Simkins, who taught at the School of Law for 30 years until his death in 1929, organized the Klan in Florida after the Civil War along with his brother, Eldred, who later became a member of the UT System Board of Regents.

Now, 55 years after opening the dorm, the university is about to begin a review that could result in the removal of Simkins' name from the building.