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Voices of Diversity

Click here to read about the complicated relationship between race and genetics.

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Professors, students seek diverse representation on campus

Cat Cardenas December 3, 2015

Editor's note: This article is part of a package about diversity on campus. Click here to read the other stories. In her hometown of El Paso, business freshman Anysha Fortenberry said every...

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International students share struggle to make connections with peers

James Rodriguez and Marisa Charpentier December 3, 2015

Editor's note: This article is part of a package about diversity on campus. Click here to read the other stories. When mechanical engineering senior Emeka Ugwu first stepped foot on campus in 2011,...

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UT transgender students face campus, social challenges

Megan Hix December 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This article appears in a package focused on LGBT issues on campus. Click here to read about the Delta Lambda Phi fraternity and LGBT professors' perspectives on the campus climate...

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Delta Lambda Phi offers community for LGBT students, allies

Danielle Lopez and Marisa Charpentier December 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This article appears in a package focused on LGBT issues on campus. Click here to read about issues  transgender students face and LGBT professors' perspectives on the...

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Plant to Plate

Stephanie Tacy December 2, 2015

The Division of Housing and Food Service works to produce at least 16,000 meals per day for the dining halls on campus. Twenty three percent of the Division of Housing and Food Services’ $8 million...

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Minds Over Matter: Students discuss mental health struggles, recoveries

Check out our video recap of the Texan Talks: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: If you or someone you know would like to talk to someone about mental health concerns, contact the UT Counseling...

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Mind Over Matter: Students overcome eating disorders, social stigma

Megan Hix December 1, 2015

Editor's Note: This is one part in a series about students and mental health. To check out the other stories, click here.   When nutrition and neurobiology senior Lauren Caton was a...

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Mind Over Matter: UT student discusses battle with depression, road to recovery

Katie Walsh December 1, 2015

Editor's Note: This is one part in a series about students and mental health. To check out the other stories, click here.   For years, economics sophomore Doris Hui knew something was...

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Mind Over Matter: UT student faces adversity, stigmas with bipolar disorder

Elizabeth Hlavinka December 1, 2015

Editor's Note: This is one part in a series about students and mental health. To check out the other stories, click here.   At age 22, Alexis recalled nothing but a life of regret and...

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Mind Over Matter: UT students discuss personal struggles with anxiety disorders, PTSD

Cat Cardenas December 1, 2015

Editor's Note: This is one part in a series about students and mental health. To check out the other stories, click here.   Before a routine trip back home during her sophomore year,...

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Mind Over Matter: Student discusses drug addiction, recovery

Ellen Airhart December 1, 2015

Editor's Note: This is one part in a series about students and mental health. To check out the other stories, click here. Benjamin H. Batjer barely survived his heroin addiction. Now, nine months...

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