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UT Senate of College Councils passes legislation to change cultural diversity flag requirements

Sheryl Lawrence March 5, 2021

The Senate of College Councils passed legislation to change the requirements for classes that fulfill the Cultural Diversity Flag requirement during their general assembly Thursday. The legislation will...

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Communication from The Quarters management leaves residents displaced, scrambling for housing during renovations

Skye Seipp March 5, 2021

Some residents of The Quarters on Campus, which includes six West Campus properties, have been displaced with little notice during the past month due to renovations that require residents to move out.  Residents...

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Student body president debate focuses on transparency, increasing CMHC access and addressing food insecurity

Sheryl Lawrence March 5, 2021

Candidates for the 2021-2022 student body president and vice president discussed key points of their campaigns at the Student Government debate Monday evening.   The four executive alliances debated...

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Thousands of ineligible individuals request COVID-19 vaccine appointments through false scheduling link

Lauren Abel and Kevin Vu March 5, 2021

Hundreds lined up outside Gregory Gym on Monday after thousands of individuals who do not qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine made an appointment after a scheduling link was unofficially spread. UT Health...

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CMHC offers online scheduling for brief assessments

Kiernan McCormick March 5, 2021

The Counseling and Mental Health Center began offering online scheduling for brief assessment appointments for the first time Feb. 10.  A brief assessment appointment is a 15-20 minute phone call...

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Students dissatisfied with UT’s emergency preparedness communication amid inclement weather

Sheryl Lawrence March 4, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 26 print edition. While UT officials and offices prepared for the recent winter storm, some students felt communication...

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Mutual aid continues to serve communities, but can be taxed by the government

Samantha Greyson March 4, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 26 print edition. In the past year, many students have started mutual aid projects to support their communities through...

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How to file for loss of property following winter storm

Tori Duff March 4, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 26 print edition. Students who experienced flooding or power outages resulting in property damage or food loss during the...

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UT-Austin launches online data sciences master program

Mae Hutchison March 4, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 26 print edition. UT’s Department of Statistics and Data Science started the first semester of a virtual master’s...

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UT System Student Affairs releases results of $6 million mental health endowment

Mae Hutchison March 4, 2021

The UT System Office of Academic Affairs reported on the progress of a three-year, $6 million endowment for mental health programs during the UT System Board of Regents meeting last Thursday. The endowment,...

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Student sues UT-Austin for prorated tuition during COVID-19 pandemic, says school ‘unlawfully seized’ tuition money for online classes

Skye Seipp March 4, 2021

A UT student sued UT-Austin, the UT System Board of Regents and Kevin Eltife, the UT Board of Regents chairman, on Friday, seeking prorated tuition for all UT students since the COVID-19 pandemic forced...

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Recent diversity, equity programs in UT-Austin College of Pharmacy provide mentorship, resources

Samantha Greyson March 4, 2021

The College of Pharmacy is using newly developed diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion programs to empower faculty and students from underrepresented communities through mentorship and research...

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