The UT College of Natural Sciences’ Freshman Research Initiative is the nation’s largest undergraduate scientific research program. Over 900 CNS students participate in the program each year....
UT doesn’t offer much education to prevent sexual assault. Students are required to complete an hourlong, federally mandated online module at the beginning of their freshman year. This module only...
One of the many advantages of a UT education is access to diverse faculty and instruction. Learning from different perspectives enables us to solve any problem.
However, a student’s experience...
Do you have a plan for how you’re going to vote in the upcoming elections? November 3 may seem like a lifetime away, but for those who do plan to vote, it’s best to get your ballot in earlier...
Laptops have become an essential part of the Longhorn experience. Whether a laptop becomes a classroom, textbook, teacher, meeting room or stadium, the digital age has opened COVID-free doors for students...
After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down campus in March, students got a taste of virtual learning. Nobody wants to sit on Zoom all day, but at least we gained experience for the fall. But what about prospective...
After being isolated for months on end and transitioning to online education, incoming freshmen are desperate to be connected and involved with UT organizations, even if it is in a virtual format. Getting...
This summer, the convergence of two pandemics — coronavirus and racism — has brought new urgency to the conversation, both nationally and here on the Forty Acres, regarding systemic inequities...
As COVID-19 continues to impact the health and safety of people around the world, online learning has been the go-to method for academic instruction. Specifically, synchronous instruction has seen a major...
This past weekend, around 3,600 students moved into UT’s residence halls for the fall semester. According to UT’s Protect Texas Together guidelines, 75% of those students are predicted to contract...
