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UT power plant saves the University $15 million annually

Mason Carroll April 2, 2018

With a team of about 140 people and a single power plant that has been serving UT for decades, Juan Ontiveros said his team holds the power on campus. Ontiveros, the associate vice president for Utilities,...

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Texas lawmakers continue work to change higher ed funding

Maria Mendez March 29, 2018

After lawmakers’ attempts to overhaul higher education funding during the last legislative session, Texas universities may still face potential changes in 2019. A committee of 10 state senators...

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A look back for Alejandrina, Micky as the 111th Student Government Assembly draws to a close

Katie Balevic March 29, 2018

As the administration of the 111th Student Government Assembly draws to a close, Student Body President Alejandrina Guzman and Vice President Micky Wolf reflected on what they accomplished and what they...

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Graduate Student Assembly receives feedback on proposed Title IX legislation

Allyson Waller March 21, 2018

Groups of students, faculty and staff discussed Title IX-related issues in UT’s graduate programs Tuesday evening in hopes of making the reporting process more cohesive and transparent across...

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UT System approves tuition increases, funding to rebuild Marine Science Institute

Maria Mendez March 20, 2018

With newly approved tuition increases, UT students will face slightly higher tuition bills next fall. The UT System Board of Regents, which governs all UT institutions, approved 2 percent tuition increases...

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With no universal training for teaching assistants, students seek to fill in the gaps

Savannah Jobman March 20, 2018

When students get hired to become teaching assistants, they complete the same training as all other student employees on campus, from cafeteria workers to library assistants. This training includes...

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UT System regents approve Dell Medical School to enter negotiations for more space

Brooke Vincent March 9, 2018

Almost four years after construction began, the Dell Medical School has just been approved to expand its space for students and research. The UT Board of Regents unanimously approved Dell Medical School...

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Former New York Times editor to serve as new UT Journalism School director

Stephanie Adeline March 6, 2018

The UT School of Journalism has appointed Associate Director Kathleen McElroy, a former editor at The New York Times, as its new director starting June 1. McElroy has 30 years of experience...

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Dean of Students orders new executive alliance election to be held this week

Chase Karacostas March 6, 2018

Update (12:30 pm): Guneez Ibrahim, whose executive alliance with Hannah McMorris garnered over 30 percent of the votes last week, said she feels validated by the decision to hold a new election. But,...

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Colton-Mehraz executive alliances dispels rumors on social media, address harmful campaign environment

Chase Karacostas March 6, 2018

In a Facebook post Monday, Colton Becker, who won the Student Government executive alliance election last week, attempted to dispel the rumors of sending sexually harassing messages and nude SnapChat photos...

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Guneez–Hannah executive alliance addresses campaign environment on social media

Chase Karacostas March 6, 2018

Student body president candidate Guneez Ibrahim released a message on her social media platforms Saturday addressing the way she and her running mate Hannah McMorris were harassed throughout their campaign. The...

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Texas Exes celebrate Texas Independence Day

Caitlin Davis March 5, 2018

The Texas Exes celebrated 182 years since Texas declared independence from Mexico with a visit from Bevo XV, the Texas Cowboys, Smokey the Cannon and more at The Brass Tap on Saturday.  The Texas...

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