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Bar exam changes lead to uncertainty for graduates

Hannah Williford July 19, 2020

The Texas Supreme Court ruled to cancel the in-person July bar exam on July 3, forcing recent law graduates to adapt. Graduates must pass the bar exam to be licensed to practice in Texas, according to...

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‘I’m scared to death’: Custodians worry about safety, working during COVID-19 pandemic

Aisling Ayers July 18, 2020

As soon as she arrives for work, Sarah, a UT custodian, freezes. She said she’s afraid to touch the surfaces she has to clean, unsure of who cleaned it before her and whether they had COVID-19.  When...

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Fall housing plans create uncertainty for students

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves July 18, 2020

Some students are still deciding whether to live in on-campus residence halls as the University plans to have in-person classes during the fall semester while COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Texas.  Over...

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Texas Advance Commitment covers both incoming, current students despite misunderstanding

Hannah Ortega July 18, 2020

After a student-led petition gathered over 700 signatures, the University confirmed financial aid from Texas Advance Commitment will cover both current and incoming students, clearing up rumors circulating...

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Margaret Moore concedes in Travis County District Attorney race as José Garza leads with 68% of early vote

Hannah Williford July 15, 2020

Candidate José Garza leads incumbent Margaret Moore with 68% of the early vote for the Travis County District Attorney runoff election Tuesday. Moore released a statement congratulating Garza on...

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What does ‘defunding the police’ actually mean?

Anna Canizales July 14, 2020

As protests continue around the country against police brutality and systemic racism, students and activists are increasingly calling for cities to defund the police. On June 26, the Minneapolis City...

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Thousands of students sign petition for UT to lower tuition prices

Anna Canizales July 14, 2020

Over 6,500 students have signed a petition calling for the University to lower tuition for the fall 2020 semester as of Monday. After the University’s fall plans were released June 29, UT Interim...

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UT students voice concerns about fall reopening plan

Hannah Ortega July 14, 2020

Some students have expressed frustrations with UT’s fall reopening plan, specifically regarding the cost of tuition, online learning and double-occupancy rooms in residence halls. Details of the...

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UT-Austin to rename RLM, allocate funds to support Black students

Anna Canizales July 13, 2020

The University will rename the Robert Lee Moore Hall as the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building and acknowledge the origins of “The Eyes of Texas” while continuing to sing it as a University...

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UT-Austin should centralize Title IX investigations into one office, law firm recommends

Lauren Grobe July 8, 2020

Law firm Husch Blackwell has released its final set of Title IX policy recommendations for the University, including a recommendation to centralize Title IX investigations to one office. Husch Blackwell...

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University staff member dies of COVID-19 complications

Anna Canizales July 7, 2020

Interim President Jay Hartzell announced via universitywide email Tuesday that a University custodial staff member died Monday night due to COVID-19 related complications.  This is the University’s...

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