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UT System Board of Regents donate more to Perry than all Democratic candidates combined

Alexa Ura November 5, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series examining UT officials’ political donations. This installment examines contributions by members of the UT System Board of Regents. The...

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At town hall meeting, candidates’ comments on patriotism cause conflict

David Maly November 5, 2012

Candidates from across the political spectrum convened in South Austin Sunday to continue to inform the public of their political stances as Election Day looms. More than 20 candidates shared their political...

Early voting ends with less participation than in previous presidential elections

Allie Kolechta November 5, 2012

Early voting ended Friday, and a lower percentage of registered voters in Travis County turned out early than during the past two presidential elections. According to reports by the Travis County Clerk’s...

TEXAS Grants to possibly endure reductions and stricter requirements

Lazaro Hernandez November 5, 2012

TEXAS Grant, a need-based financial aid program for in-state college students, could face major changes during the upcoming legislative session as a result of recent recommendations made by the Texas Higher...

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Senator John Kerry advocates Law of the Sea Treaty in lecture

Tiffany Hinman November 5, 2012

Sen. John Kerry said the United States’ delay on accepting the Law of the Sea Treaty is threatening our military’s navigational powers and our economic stability during a public lecture on...

Austin Technology Incubator using federal grant for wet lab complex

Christine Ayala November 2, 2012

Working with biotechnology startup companies with growing needs for laboratory space, the Austin Technology Incubator is planning to add 60,000 square feet of wet lab space for research and development. The...

College of Communication celebrates formal opening of Belo, start of new media age

Miles Hutson November 2, 2012

The College of Communication celebrated what officials said is a new building for a new age in a dedication ceremony attended by campus leaders, building designers, distinguished guests and students Thursday. The...

Proposition 1, 2 aim to increase voter turnout, save money

Joshua Fechter November 2, 2012

The City of Austin’s general election may move from May to November and institute new term limits for the mayor and city council members if voters approve two ballot initiatives Nov. 6. Proposition...

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UT student soon to unveil revolutionary 3D gun technology

David Maly November 2, 2012

UT law student Cody Wilson claims he is roughly three weeks away from printing his first gun using a 3D printer, a machine that creates solid objects from digital designs. “It was the most ridiculous,...

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New partnership with edX brings innovation to UTSystem, digital resources

Bobby Blanchard November 2, 2012

Beyond its partnership with a nonprofit offering innovative online classes, the UT System hopes to continue its growth in the world of digital and interactive education. Steven Mintz, executive director...

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UHS promotes student involvement in health, links academic success to health

Tiffany Hinman November 2, 2012

Peer-to-peer health education can improve performance in school, University Health Services representatives said in an annual health panel Thursday. The Student Health Advisory Committee presented...

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Fraternity will not immediately demolish house of former UT professor

Joshua Fechter November 2, 2012

After Austin City Council denied historical status to the former home of a UT physics professor Thursday, the fraternity that owns the house will seek alternatives before it demolishes the building. The...

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