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Bill requires Texas women to hear sonogram before abortion

Victoria Pagan January 23, 2012

Texas women seeking abortions must now receive a sonogram and hear audio of the fetus’s heartbeat 24 to 72 hours before their procedure. These additions to the sonogram bill, sponsored by Sen. Dan...

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Giffords announces resignation in order to continue recovery

The Associated Press January 23, 2012

PHOENIX — In part, the short video has the feel of a campaign ad: the strains of soft music, the iconic snapshots of rugged Arizona desert, the candidate earnestly engaged with her constituents. Interspersed...

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Yemeni president leaves for medical treatment

The Associated Press January 23, 2012

SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh left his battered nation Sunday on his way to the U.S. for medical treatment after passing power to his deputy and asking for forgiveness for any...

UT professor presents study analyzing conflict, stress of divorces on families

Evan Hoovestol January 23, 2012

 In a lecture on Friday titled “She Won’t Let Me See My Kids!” human development and family sciences associate professor Edward Anderson, presented his new study about the conflict...

Finish@UT allows students chance to complete degree

Jody Serrano January 20, 2012

Students who did not complete their degree at the University of Texas now have the opportunity to obtain an online degree from three UT system schools. The University of Texas Board of Regents approved...

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Debate arises over occupy UT’s student organization status

Jody Serrano January 20, 2012

Efforts to raise awareness about the Occupy UT movement have prompted a debate between the group and the Office of the Dean of Students over University policies and procedures regarding on-campus demonstrations. Concerns...

City requires advance permits for SXSW

Alexa Ura January 20, 2012

South by Southwest organizers are trying to avoid last minute festival chaos by addressing questions about venue permit application changes announced earlier this week. After criticisms of last minute...

Graduate studies dean returns to teach, research

Rachel Thompson January 20, 2012

Victoria Rodriguez, the University’s vice provost and dean of graduate studies, is stepping down after nine years in the role and returning to the LBJ School of Public Affairs as a professor and...

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Smoking cessation program to aid staff

Alexa Ura January 20, 2012

The University is offering employees a class that will tackle tobacco cessation treatment in a different way. UT employees can participate in a free six-week tobacco cessation class through the HealthPoint...

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Perry says he’s dropping out of presidential race

The Associated Press January 20, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Rick Perry dropped out of the presidential race on Thursday, endorsed his old friend Newt Gingrich and returned home to Texas, where the failed White House candidate has three...

UT research team receives grant to expedite tuberculosis diagnosing

Megan Strickland January 19, 2012

A paper-based test that can diagnose drug-resistant tuberculosis rapidly is the goal a UT professor and his research team plan to pursue with the help of a recent grant. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation...

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Local helps women resist attacks

Alexandra Klima January 19, 2012

Inspired by TOMS Shoes creator Blake Mycoskie, who donates a pair of free shoes for every pair purchased, Austinite James Shaw decided to start a similar mission, but with pepper spray. Shaw, owner...

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