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Proposed UT teaching hospital would not provide family planning

Joshua Fechter October 4, 2012

Abortion and family planning services including birth control pills and emergency contraceptives will not be available at a proposed UT teaching hospital because of the operator’s religious beliefs. The...

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Students walk in protest against racism, accuse University of systemic negligence

Bobby Blanchard and David Maly October 3, 2012

More than 100 members of the UT community marched through the streets of West Campus Tuesday evening, chanting their concerns about recently reported incidents of bias in the area. In a march titled “Walk...

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Lawyers tout admissions policy, diversity on campus

Joshua Fechter October 3, 2012

Lawyers representing organizations that promote equal rights for minority groups said if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against UT’s admission policy, it could have a negative impact on diversity in...

First-time enrollments at U.S. graduate schools fall despite increased applications

Bobby Blanchard October 3, 2012

While UT saw the number of first-time undergraduates increase by 900, its number of first-time graduate students fell slightly, which is part of a national trend. Nationally from 2010 to 2011, applications...

Senate candidates Sadler and Cruz spar in first debate

David Loewenberg October 3, 2012

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler and Republican candidate Ted Cruz bypassed policy discussion in favor of fierce accusations Tuesday evening, said a UT student who watched the debate. The...

Texas Exes launches campaign in support of Proposition 1

Alexa Ura October 3, 2012

The Texas Exes joined the ranks of supporters of a local initiative that would increase property taxes in Travis County to help fund a new UT medical school and teaching hospital. The UT alumni association...

Obama and Romney to meet in first debate

David Loewenberg October 3, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will meet on stage for the first time Wednesday night to debate domestic and economic policy. The first of three scheduled presidential...

SXSW conference goes beyond networking to inspire environmental integrity

Carly Coen October 3, 2012

South by Southwest Eco, a three-day conference from Wednesday to Friday at the AT&T Conference Center, will host 270 speakers from environmentally focused enterprises in the public, private and academic...

Voter registration efforts increase as deadline nears

Christine Ayala October 3, 2012

As the Nov. 6 Election Day approaches, time for eligible voters to register is running out. To vote in Texas, citizens must register 30 days prior to an election — Oct. 9. Registration requires...

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Gov. Perry demands frozen four-year tuition for students, proposes more funding for higher graduation rates

Alexa Ura and Bobby Blanchard October 2, 2012

Texas Gov. Rick Perry renewed demands for four-year tuition freezes and $10,000 degrees at Texas public universities during a news conference Monday afternoon. Perry said he wants to improve higher education...

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Sparks fly among honors dormitories in energy conservation contest

Bobby Blanchard October 2, 2012

With a $500 prize on the line, honors students might become obsessed with power instead of grades this month. Turning their lights off is one thing students living in the Littlefield, Carothers, Blanton...

Dell competition fosters student innovation

Carly Coen October 2, 2012

Suzi Sosa of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs continues to influence the world of social innovation as executive director of the Dell Social Innovation Challenge, a contest designed to find...

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