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Donors worried over impact of higher-education debate on UT research

Huma Munir July 11, 2011

Editor’s note: One in a continuing series about the controversy concerning research at UT. The debate on higher education and research could impact faculty hiring, retention and fundraising...

UT Staff Council welcomes first staff ombudsman

Syeda Hasan July 11, 2011

University administrators have appointed an official to help mediate staff conflicts on campus for the first time. Staff Ombuds Officer Jennifer Sims will start July 20. Her office will serve as...

Strong earthquake rocks northeastern Japan

The Associated Press July 10, 2011

TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit Japan's northeastern coast on Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning for the area still recovering from a devastating quake and killer...

Excitement for Davis Cup in full swing after draw ceremony

Liz Farmer July 8, 2011

Massive American and Spanish flags framed Austin band Asleep at the Wheel as they opened the Davis Cup's draw ceremony and belted “Happy Trails” with a country twang Thursday. This...

South Congress now sports new parking spaces

Jillian Bliss July 8, 2011

The city of Austin unveiled road improvements Thursday morning along South Congress Avenue between Oltorf Street and Riverside Drive. The city added approximately 60 back-in and parallel parking...

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...

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