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Research revenue critical to University as state funding declines

Huma Munir July 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: This story is part of an ongoing series to explore the impact of UT’s research on the University and the state. Research funding brings twice as much revenue to UT as...

UT alumnus, lecturer present documentary about Willingham case

Diego Cruz July 13, 2011

The Texas Tribune is using film to shed light on the potential flaws of the case of Cameron Todd Willingham, a man whose guilt has remained in question since his 2004 execution. “Incendiary:...

UT researchers to study handling of sexual assault evidence

Liz Farmer July 13, 2011

Forensic evidence in sexual assault cases often sits in evidence rooms unexamined, and UT’s School of Social Work professors are doing research for a Justice Department initiative to determine...

University, Ryan O’Neal spar over Fawcett portrait By Anthony McCartney

The Associated Press July 11, 2011

LOS ANGELES — The University of Texas system and Ryan O’Neal are sparring over ownership of an Andy Warhol portrait of the actor’s longtime companion, Farrah Fawcett. The system’s...

UT engineering society pushes for new automotive research facility

Allison Harris July 11, 2011

With a new race track on the way from Formula 1, the UT Formula Society of Automotive Engineers wants to build an automotive research facility to produce innovative vehicle designs and alternative fuel...

UT Senate’s advisory committees to be fully formed by September

Victoria Pagan July 11, 2011

The College Tuition and Budget Advisory Committees proposed by the Senate of College Councils for all 16 University colleges are scheduled to be fully formed by the end of September, said Senate president...

Donors worried over impact of higher-education debate on UT research

Huma Munir July 11, 2011

Editor’s note: One in a continuing series about the controversy concerning research at UT. The debate on higher education and research could impact faculty hiring, retention and fundraising...

UT Staff Council welcomes first staff ombudsman

Syeda Hasan July 11, 2011

University administrators have appointed an official to help mediate staff conflicts on campus for the first time. Staff Ombuds Officer Jennifer Sims will start July 20. Her office will serve as...

University faculty to get raises despite little funds available

Audrey White July 7, 2011

Faculty and staff members will receive merit-based pay increases despite the University’s budget crunch, according to an email President William Powers Jr. sent to employees Wednesday. The...

College navigator allows comparison of different schools’ costs

Elizabeth Hinojos July 7, 2011

The Department of Education‘s new college navigator website allows current and prospective college students to compare costs of different schools across the country. A legislative mandate...

Redistricting maps draw fire for splintering UT voters

William James Gerlich July 7, 2011

The University’s blue legislative districts may turn red if the current state and federal redistricting maps pass through the judicial system untouched. The new maps divide neighborhoods...

College of Liberal Arts says ‘Seven Solutions’ impair education

Huma Munir July 7, 2011

The College of Liberal Arts released a report today in which Dean Randy Diehl said suggestions in “The Seven Breakthrough Solutions for Higher Education” could significantly undermine the...

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