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Disney Television Animation representative speaks on Diversity and Inclusion efforts, recruitment

Michael Byrd February 24, 2020

About 120 students attended a discussion on Friday led by a Disney Television Animation representative about working in the animation industry.  Jay Francis, vice president of Disney Television...

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Dell Medical School receives full accreditation

Hannah Williford February 24, 2020

Dell Medical School earned its full accreditation Wednesday, Feb. 12, meeting the requirements to be considered a full medical school before its first class graduates in May.  Dell gained accreditation...

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UT-Austin organizations host South Asian Olympics to unite groups on campus

Lawson Freeman February 24, 2020

Nine teams of students competed Sunday in various high-energy activities during the second annual South Asian Olympics.  The Texas Indian Students Association and Seva Charities hosted activities...

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Students from throughout Texas attend Student Educator Forum

Noah Rose February 24, 2020

Students from several Texas universities gathered Saturday for the “Leading and Learning: Student Educator Forum” at the Perry-Castañeda Library. The Student Educator Forum was a...

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‘The time is now’: Drag queens perform to Drag Out The Vote for 2020 primary elections

Lauren Goodman February 24, 2020

Giving an opening, high-kicking performance, local drag queen Robin RoseQuartz introduced Drag Out the Vote’s civic engagement drag show Saturday night. “The time is now,” RoseQuartz...

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Girl Day at UT-Austin exposes 8,000 young students to engineering, science

Sanjna Reddy February 24, 2020

The Women in Engineering Program hosted more than 8,000 elementary and middle school students Saturday for Girl Day, an event where women are encouraged to explore STEM. The event featured over 150...

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Asha for Education chapter at UT-Austin holds first fundraising gala

Sana Hameed February 24, 2020

The UT chapter of Asha for Education, a nonprofit that supports the education of underprivileged children in India, held its first fundraising gala Saturday. Finance junior Caroline Cantrell began the...

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Broken water pipe in Jester West Residence Hall causes hot water loss, power outages

Nataleah Small February 24, 2020

A broken water pipe left some residents of Jester West Residence Hall without hot water and electricity for parts of Thursday and Friday.  Rick Early, director of residential facilities operations...

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Police student loan assistance aims to recruit educated forces

Laura Morales February 21, 2020

UT Police Department officer Dustin Farahnak responds to 911 calls between attending Texas Law classes, interning with the Travis County District Attorney, studying for the bar exam in July and caring...

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Historically Black Universities funded less per student than flagship universities

Laura Morales February 21, 2020

Historically Black public colleges and universities are funded $2,500 less per student than the most prominent institutions in Texas, according to a Center for Public Policy Priorities study of the 2019...

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University Housing and Dining hosts Mediterranean Dinner for heart-healthy eating

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves February 21, 2020

In an effort to promote heart-healthy eating habits, University Housing and Dining hosted a Mediterranean Dinner event at Jester Second Floor Dining and Kinsolving Dining on Thursday evening.   University...

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UT-Austin fraternities hire private security for large West Campus parties

Brooke Ontiveros February 21, 2020

Large West Campus parties occasionally hire private security, such as UT alumni-run VSI Secure, to resolve safety concerns. “‘Mo Bamba’ came on, and this guy was on top of the basketball...

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