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SG approves resolution supporting student-led efforts to combat racism, sexism

Jackie Wang and Samantha Ketterer May 6, 2015

The Student Government Assembly voted 24–1–1 in favor of a resolution, AR 6, which supports all student-led efforts to raise awareness and stop the repetition of racism and sexism at UT. Several...

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Student organization hosts panel discussion on fraternity culture

Rachel Lew May 6, 2015

Fraternity members and other students discussed topics such as racist parties and sexual harassment in the context of fraternity culture. The Progressive Student Organization (PSO), which unites members...

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New organization looks to expand number, variety of speakers on campus

Nashwa Bawab May 5, 2015

A new wave of speakers will come to campus thanks to Speak, a new organization that already has a list of high-profile individuals scheduled to speak in the fall, according to the organization’s...

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University cuts Central Asian language courses without sufficient enrollment

Matthew Adams May 5, 2015

While the University works to provide a broad spectrum of languages for students, the University is canceling some language courses because of a lack of interest.  Each year, a select few Fulbright...

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Regents, Chancellor assert regents’ access to records can be subject to limitations

Jordan Rudner May 5, 2015

The UT System Board of Regents and Chancellor William McRaven sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Ken Paxton arguing that individual regents’ access to records can be subject to limitations...

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More Americans satisfied with current gas prices, UT poll says

Katie Keenan May 5, 2015

An increasing number of Americans believe the current gasoline prices, which range from $1.93 to $3.29 per gallon nationally, are relatively reasonable, according to the UT Energy Poll released Wednesday.  In...

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Senior Countdown program gives students rewards for four-year graduation pledge

Samantha Ketterer May 4, 2015

A new initiative from the provost’s office, the Senior Countdown program, will reward members of the class of 2016 for committing to graduate at the end of the upcoming school year. Students who...

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UT freshman makes commercials for Austin businesses

Charles Liu May 4, 2015

Radio-television-film student John Hanby owns a professional film production company that produces commercials for businesses around Austin — and he’s only a freshman. Hanby’s...

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Photojournalism professor releases retrospective photo book

Mary Cantrell May 4, 2015

Photojournalism professor Eli Reed’s sharp eye and natural curiosity keep him behind the lens and on the move. From violence in war-torn Lebanon to portraits of Hollywood movie stars, he has captured...

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Bike to UT Day promotes bicycle safety and use on campus

Caleb Wong May 4, 2015

Campus organizations and students filled Speedway Plaza on Friday for Bike to UT Day, an event for promoting bicycle safety and appreciation on campus.  Parking and Transportation Services (PTS)...

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Students showcase startups at Demo Day

Lauren Florence May 1, 2015

Startups are critical to major, established companies because they embrace risk to support new technologies and ideas, the founder of Dell Inc. said. Students presented their own startups for products...

More than half of campus community has adopted new Wi-Fi

Josh Willis May 1, 2015

More than 50 percent of students, faculty and staff on campus have switched to UT’s new Wi-Fi network, according to an Information Technology Service representative.  William Green,...

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