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Department of Homeland Security proposes fixed end dates, changes international student, scholar visa process

Athena Hawkins and Andrew Zhang October 19, 2020

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule establishing fixed end dates on student visas, which would likely limit international student programs and post-graduation opportunities, according to...

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UT Microfarm starts seed library for students, staff to exchange seeds

Maya Wray October 19, 2020

The Campus Environmental Center’s Microfarm, a student farm near campus, launched a new initiative this semester to allow students, faculty and staff to give and exchange seeds through a seed library. The...

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Moody equipment checkout restrictions impact student work

Morgan-Taylor Thomas October 19, 2020

Students say their ability to produce media content with high-quality equipment has been limited because of restrictions on University resources. Kathleen Mabley, director of marketing and communication...

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Students launch businesses after quarantine, online classes create more flexible schedules

Tori Duff October 19, 2020

Some students have used their time at home during COVID-19 as an opportunity to launch new businesses based on their hobbies and passions. Public relations sophomore Alyssa Torres said the flexibility...

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UT-Austin students march against police brutality in Nigeria in #EndSARS protest

Andrew Zhang October 16, 2020

Dozens of students gathered to protest police brutality in Nigeria in a march from campus to the Texas Capitol building Friday afternoon. Protest organizer Angie Adeyemo said she and the African Students...

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Scooter, motorcycle thefts rise in West Campus

Brooke Ontiveros October 16, 2020

The Austin Police Department reported an increase in scooter and motorcycle thefts in West Campus, according to an APD alert.  Scooters are particularly easy to steal because they can be picked...

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UT-Austin students include pronouns on screen to help foster inclusive environment

Katya Bandouil October 16, 2020

Virtual learning programs allow students to display their pronouns during classes and extracurricular activities, which some students hope becomes a widespread practice. Elyzia Mustafa, a psychology...

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Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education discusses education for nontraditional students

Anna Canizales October 16, 2020

Reworking programs to assist nontraditional students is an urgent issue in Texas, with millions of Texans out of work, the Commissioner of Higher Education said during a committee meeting Monday. The...

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UT-Austin joins National Science Foundation diversity program

Santino Camacho October 16, 2020

The National Science Foundation selected UT-Austin last week to join the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate project, which is aimed at increasing historically marginalized communities...

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Texas 2020 General Election: What you need to know to vote early

Neha Madhira October 16, 2020

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Tuesday, which will include voting for the U.S. presidential election and the U.S. senate election.  Travis County residents can vote at polling...

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Breakout rooms generate mixed reactions for UT-Austin student learning experience

Andrew Zhang October 16, 2020

Professors are using Zoom breakout rooms for online class activities and discussions, but students are divided on how productive the learning strategy is. On Zoom, professors can create breakout rooms...

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The Daily Texan October 16, 2020

Daily Texan Staff October 16, 2020

Students apply to study abroad programs for the spring despite the pandemic, Halloween is still on this year and former basketball rivals become teammates.

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