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The UT Tower on Feb. 3, 2025.

Civil rights group files motion looking to challenge end of in-state tuition for undocumented students

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter June 12, 2025

A group of students represented by a Latino civil rights advocacy group filed a motion on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the lawsuit that terminated in-state tuition rates for students without legal...

Modified version of SB 37 passes Texas legislature, awaits governor's signature

Modified version of SB 37 passes Texas legislature, awaits governor’s signature

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter June 12, 2025

On June 2, the Texas Legislature sent Texas Senate Bill 37 to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, concluding months of debate between university faculty statewide and state lawmakers over the future of higher education...

The UT Tower on Feb. 3, 2025.

Federal judge strikes down Texas law giving undocumented students in-state tuition

Maryam Ahmed, Associate News Editor June 10, 2025

A federal judge struck down the Texas Dream Act on Wednesday, a law that allowed undocumented higher education students to receive in-state tuition.  Passed in 2001, the Texas Dream Act allowed undocumented...

Law enforcement pushed protesters off Main Mall lawn on April 24, 2024. Over 30 protesters were arrested.

Texas bill limiting expressive activity on college campuses sent to governor

Maryam Ahmed, Associate News Editor June 10, 2025

The Texas House passed an amended version of the Campus Protection Act, a bill restricting expressive activity on college campuses, on June 2.  The bill, introduced by Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton,...

From left to right, interim UT president  Jim Davis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Board of Regents Chairmen Kevin Eltife, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Justin Dyer, dean of the School of Civic Leadership, at a press conference to announce investment in the School of Civic Leadership on May 8, 2025.

UT System invests $100 million in School of Civic Leadership for building renovations

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter May 9, 2025

The UT System Board of Regents pledged a “transformative” $100 million investment to the School of Civic Leadership, Board Chairman Kevin Eltife announced Thursday during a press conference. The...

100 days into the 89th legislative session: What’s crossed the governor’s desk?

100 days into the 89th legislative session: What’s crossed the governor’s desk?

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 24, 2025

With 38 days left in the 89th legislative session, only one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s “top priorities” has passed through both chambers or received the governor’s signature, and Texas lawmakers are...

UT students Amy DonJuan, ArcAngel Lopez and Kiana Simpson stand for a picture with state Rep. Janie Lopez on April 22, 2025.

Latinx organizations, supporters advocate on behalf of undocumented students at state Capitol

Isaiah Williams and Catharine Li April 23, 2025

Abigail Holguin, a government and Mexican American studies junior, reads from a piece of paper to a staffer in state Rep. John Lujan’s office. Speaking the words written by a friend, who is an undocumented...

Social work senior Alison Fernandez is pictured on the UT lawn on April 15, 2025.

Students testify, advocate for their futures during legislative session

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter April 20, 2025

The Texas Capitol may seem scary during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, but UT students are working hard this season to advocate for themselves and their peers during a time when their voices matter...

State Legislature debates, approves cuts to state funding for UT salaries, wages

State Legislature debates, approves cuts to state funding for UT salaries, wages

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 18, 2025

The Texas House approved Senate Bill 1, which appropriates state funds for the next two years, on April 11. The bill would cut spending allocated towards UT’s salary and wages, which does not include...

The Palestine Solidarity Committee organized walk-out met on the Gregory Plaza at 12 p.m. on Nov. 9, gathering in the rain to call for change from the University in their response to the ongoing conflict and an acknowledgment of Palestinian, Muslim and Arab students.

“Jay Hartzell’s lack of initiative to actually address Palestinian students and Muslim students is contributing to a heightened level of Islamophobia, be it either in West Campus, on campus or even through social media posts by UT students,” Mohammed Zakzok, Palestine Solidarity Committee member, said. “Antisemitism and Islamophobia and other forms of hatred are always intertwined.”

Texas Senate advances bill requiring schools to adopt debated antisemitism definition

Isaiah Williams , Senior News Reporter April 17, 2025

The Texas Senate passed Republican state Sen. Phil King’s Senate Bill 326, which would set the definition of antisemitism in public schools and universities’ disciplinary proceedings.  SB 326 would...

Texas Senate passes bill restricting funds to Thriving Texas Families program, reproductive health advocates speak out

Texas Senate passes bill restricting funds to Thriving Texas Families program, reproductive health advocates speak out

Anjum Alam, General News Reporter April 16, 2025

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on April 2 amending Senate Bill 24 from the 88th Legislative Session, which established the Thriving Texas Families program as a continuation of the state’s...

State Senate passes bill addressing labor demands in nuclear energy

State Senate passes bill addressing labor demands in nuclear energy

Anjum Alam, General News Reporter April 15, 2025

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on April 1 to address “urgent skilled labor demands” in the nuclear energy industry.  Co-sponsored by Texas senators Judith Zaffirini and Tan...

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