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Fort Hood shooting suspect will face death penalty

July 7, 2011

FORT WORTH, Texas — For the victims' families and those wounded in the Fort Hood shooting rampage, news that the suspect will face a military trial and the death penalty came as no surprise. Many...

University faculty to get raises despite little funds available

Audrey White July 7, 2011

Faculty and staff members will receive merit-based pay increases despite the University’s budget crunch, according to an email President William Powers Jr. sent to employees Wednesday. The...

College navigator allows comparison of different schools’ costs

Elizabeth Hinojos July 7, 2011

The Department of Education‘s new college navigator website allows current and prospective college students to compare costs of different schools across the country. A legislative mandate...

Redistricting maps draw fire for splintering UT voters

William James Gerlich July 7, 2011

The University’s blue legislative districts may turn red if the current state and federal redistricting maps pass through the judicial system untouched. The new maps divide neighborhoods...

Judge weighs injunction against Texas abortion law

The Associated Press July 7, 2011

A reproductive rights group asked a federal judge Wednesday to block a new Texas law requiring doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion, arguing it is vague and unconstitutional. The...

College of Liberal Arts says ‘Seven Solutions’ impair education

Huma Munir July 7, 2011

The College of Liberal Arts released a report today in which Dean Randy Diehl said suggestions in “The Seven Breakthrough Solutions for Higher Education” could significantly undermine the...

Austin’s Erwin Center to host Davis Cup

Liz Farmer July 7, 2011

The hum of the air conditioner buzzed over the sound of tennis balls thwacking against the floor of the Frank Erwin Center. Wednesday afternoon, top tennis players from Spain and the U.S. practiced...

Former soldier rescues injured student after collision with cement truck

Liz Farmer July 7, 2011

A Boy Scout troop leader and former U.S. Army soldier likely saved the life of a UT student involved in a bicycle accident at the intersection of Guadalupe and Dean Keeton streets on the afternoon of...

Powers forms task force to increase academic achievement, reduce costs

Elizabeth Hinojos July 7, 2011

President William Powers Jr. announced the formation of a task force on graduation rates to help reduce costs and increase academic achievement at the University. More than half, 52.9 percent, of...

Research at UT heightens educational development of students

Huma Munir July 7, 2011

Editor’s note: In recent months, research at the University has come under the critical eye of individuals and groups, Texans and non-Texans, and in- and outsiders of the higher education community....

Marine corps helicopter crashes, injury details not yet released

The Associated Press July 7, 2011

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A Marine Corps helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon at the sprawling coastal base of Camp Pendleton, injuring the six personnel aboard. The helicopter belonging...

Anthony’s plans still uncertain following acquittal of murder

The Associated Press July 7, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. — What could the future hold for Casey Anthony when she gets out of jail, perhaps as early as Thursday? A day after she was acquitted of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee,...

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