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Donation funds chair in School of Undergraduate Studies

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis March 20, 2012

A 1.5 million dollar bequest from alumni Tom and Jeanie Carter will be used to fund the first endowed chair of the School of Undergraduate Studies. The funds will create the Thomas L. and Eugenia G. Carter...

Texas women’s basketball coach Gail Goestenkors resigns

Stefan Scrafield March 20, 2012

Two days after losing her fifth straight NCAA Tournament game, Texas head coach Gail Goestenkors resigned on Monday. Despite the timing of her resignation, Goestenkors said her departure was not a result...

Madison and Antonio reinstated, SG presidential elections held March 28 and 29

Jody Serrano March 19, 2012

Madison Gardner and running mate Antonio Guevara were reinstated as Student Government presidential candidates Monday and will drop their reinstatement lawsuit against the University. Dean of Students...

StarCraft tournament features both professional, collegiate brackets

Shreya Banerjee March 19, 2012

Protoss, Zerg and Terran factions waged a galactic war last weekend to gain dominance in the world of StarCraft. The Lone Star Clash: Gauntlet of Champions was a tournament for the military science-fiction...

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Local art festival commemorates former first lady, beauty of nature

David Leffler March 19, 2012

The annual Lady Bird Johnson Artists and Artisans Festival allows people to view exhibits and purchase artwork that highlights the beauty of Texas’ environment. Over 20 art vendors and several hundred...

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UT psychology professor studies role of preschool in decreasing student achievement gap

Bobby Blanchard March 19, 2012

Preschool may be the answer to reducing the achievement gap between children from privileged and underprivileged families, according to a psychological study conducted by a UT professor. Assistant professor...

Tejano monument recognizes early settlers

The Associated Press March 19, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas — The memorials around the Texas Capitol grounds have long honored heroes and moments of Texas’ storied past, from the Alamo to the Confederacy to fallen soldiers in foreign wars. Joining...

UT female student assaulted inside taxi

Jody Serrano March 19, 2012

A female UT student was sexually assaulted inside a taxi cab while on her way to the main UT campus Wednesday morning, according the University of Texas Police Department. UTPD sent out a campus-wide...

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Austin police use efficient measures to manage SXSW crimes

Sarah White March 19, 2012

The growth of South by Southwest over the past few years has presented problems for law enforcement officers as the event has spread farther across the city, said Austin Police Department representative...

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Gardner, Guevara hearing to take place on March 26

Jody Serrano March 19, 2012

The student body may be one step closer to electing its Student Government leaders in the next few weeks. A Travis County judge will decide on March 26 whether former presidential candidate Madison Gardner...

Former graduate student under investigation for possible theft of chemical materials

Sarah White March 19, 2012

The FBI and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the possible theft of chemical materials from a UT lab by former graduate student Karl Jasheway, 26, according to University officials. According...

Campus organizations hope to increase student voter turnout despite obstacles

Andrew Messamore March 19, 2012

Campus organizations hoping to improve low student voter turnout may be short on time to get voters registered for Texas’ presidential primary and city elections in May. The Texas primary is scheduled...

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