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UT launches national security policy center named for former Gov. Bill Clements

Jordan Rudner January 10, 2013

When government officials plan for the future, they look to the past. So to fill this need in the area of national security policy, the University is launching the William P. Clements Jr. Center on History,...

UT student Omid Kokabee gains more international support amid prison sentence

David Maly January 8, 2013

As a UT student remains jailed in Iran, efforts by academic entities to secure his release continue to grow. The Middle East Studies Association, an organization of roughly 3,000 academics from around...

Jordan Hicks denies sexual assault allegations, says attorney

David Maly December 31, 2012

An attorney for junior linebacker Jordan Hicks stated that his client is denying the sexual assault allegations made against him, according to a press release issued Sunday. “Mr. Hicks vehemently...

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Case McCoy and Jordan Hicks sent home from Alamo Bowl, reportedly stemming from sexual abuse allegations

Trey Scott, David Maly, Christian Corona, and Chris Hummer December 29, 2012

Quarterback Case McCoy and linebacker Jordan Hicks were suspended by head coach Mack Brown and ordered home Friday from the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, according to multiple reports. The move came...

Senior videographer says goodbye

Thomas Allison December 7, 2012

Editor's note: A 30 column is a chance for departing permanent staff to say farewell and reflect on their time spent in The Daily Texan’s basement office. The term comes from the old typesetting...

Student Government reflects on fall accomplishments, looks to Invest in Texas campaign, outdoor water fountains next semester

Bobby Blanchard December 7, 2012

As they look back over this past semester and ahead to the next one, Student Government president Thor Lund and vice-president Wills Brown said they are happy with what they see. Brown and Lund announced...

UT student Jacob Weaver becomes celebrity by staring at people in popular YouTube video

David Maly December 7, 2012

A UT student is staring his way into fame, as a viral video of him awkwardly glaring at people in the UT area becomes increasingly popular. “Stare of the Gator,” a YouTube video uploaded...

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LBJ Library will unveil new exhibits after year-long renovation

Bobby Blanchard December 7, 2012

The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library is getting a new look later this month — and it is coming with a price. When the LBJ Presidential Library unveils its new exhibit Dec. 22, the library...

UT plans faculty for medical school after Proposition 1 passage

Joshua Fechter December 7, 2012

UT aims to hire a nationally-recognized medical professional as the inaugural dean for a planned medical school by fall 2013. Hiring a dean to administrate the medical school and help oversee its...

Proposed bill lessens punishment for marijuana, controlled substance possession

David Loewenberg December 7, 2012

Small amounts of marijuana possession could become comparable to a traffic violation if a bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives passes. Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, has filed a bill that...

UT System to consolidate UTPA, UT-Brownsville and medical center into major South Texas university

Alexa Ura December 7, 2012

The UT System Board of Regents approved the creation of a new university in south Texas with an accompanying medical school that will be made up of UT-Brownsville, UT-Pan American and the Regional Academic...

Senator Judith Zaffirini introduces bill providing educational options for disabled police officers

David Maly December 7, 2012

Disabled law enforcement officers throughout the state may soon have more educational options available to them if a bill filed for the 2013 state legislative session passes. Earlier this month, Sen....

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