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UT System police clarify impact of ‘sanctuary cities’ bill on campus

Maria Mendez September 1, 2017

San Antonio federal court Judge Orlando Garcia temporarily blocked Senate Bill 4, the “anti-sanctuary” law, on Wednesday, two days before it was set to be implemented. The UT Police Department...

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UT System developing political strategy for tuition increases

Maria Mendez August 31, 2017

New principles for tuition-setting guidelines were discussed and approved by the UT System Board of Regents this past Thursday. Though the principles do not impact tuition immediately, they signal the...

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UT Southwestern researchers develop new method of diagnosing Autism Spectrum disorder using blood biomarkers

Jennifer Liu August 30, 2017

Southwestern Medical Center are working to develop blood protein tests that could help diagnose those on the autism spectrum with greater than 90 percent accuracy. According to the group’s study,...

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Language open education brings teachers around the country to UT

Rajya Atluri July 26, 2017

Language teachers from around the country gathered at UT on Monday to learn about open education through the Teaching Effectiveness for Language Learning Collab event. The three-day collaborative event...

UT System grads out-earn peers in Texas and U.S., but salary disparities persist

Maria Mendez July 21, 2017

A new study from Georgetown University released Wednesday morning showed higher earnings for University of Texas System bachelor’s degree holders, while emphasizing the importance of a student’s...

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UT System Board of Regents meeting interrupted by PETA supporters

Wesley Story July 17, 2017

A UT System Board of Regents meeting was interrupted Wednesday afternoon when two animal rights activists barged into the meeting room holding signs with dog pictures.   The Board of Regents met...

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UT sued again for affirmative action policy by architect of Fisher case

Albert Zhao June 28, 2017

Edward Blum, president of Students for Fair Admissions and the self-described “architect” of the Fisher v. University of Texas case, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against UT for the University’s...

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Fenves announces interim vice president for diversity and community engagement

Tristan Davantes June 10, 2017

President Fenves announced Tuesday that Leonard Moore will fill the role of interim vice president of diversity and community engagement starting July 17. Moore is taking the place of Gregory J. Vincent,...

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McRaven, other university chancellors praise bills that target sexual assault

Albert Zhao May 31, 2017

UT Chancellor William McRaven signed a letter with five other university chancellors Tuesday in support of bills that fight sexual assault on college campuses as the Texas Legislature concluded its final...

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Former University president Peter Flawn passes away

May 7, 2017

Former UT president Peter T. Flawn left a legacy of excellence and academic rigor at the University when he passed away overnight Sunday at age 91. In a University press release, UT president Gregory...

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Chancellor McRaven gives State of the System address

Chase Karacostas May 1, 2017

As a four-star admiral in the military, Chancellor William McRaven said Friday afternoon he was surprised to learn of widespread sexual assault within the Special Forces, a revelation which led to his...

UT System chief medical officer stresses importance of reform in mental health hospitals

Anusha Lalani March 31, 2017

Five of the 11 mental health hospitals in Texas need to be replaced because of improper infrastructure and need for repair, according to David Lakey, UT System chief medical officer. “You can...

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