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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Recent report criticizes efficiency of UT faculty

Huma Munir July 4, 2011

The author of a report that decries UT-Austin faculty workloads said he doesn’t believe his conclusion about the University needs to change, despite new and verified faculty data released by the...

Canceled events bring out patriotism in students

Syeda Hasan July 4, 2011

In light of cancelled fireworks shows and other events in Travis County, some students are taking a break from parties and parades to reflect on their patriotic values. City officials cancelled...

University Senate uses time line to follow decisions of Regents

Victoria Pagan July 4, 2011

The UT Senate of College Councils is closely following the UT System Board of Regents with a new interactive time line. Over the summer, the senate has kept students updated on an ongoing controversy...

Officials advance plans to improve neighborhood street parking

Syeda Hasan July 4, 2011

Austin Transportation Department officials are collaborating with local residents, businesses and neighborhood organizations to finalize programs they hope will increase the efficiency of parking throughout...

Prominent med school professor fills new position of regional dean

Elizabeth Hinojos July 1, 2011

There are college deans and as of Thursday there is a regional dean. Dr. Susan Cox, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, was appointed as the school’s...

University Health Fair gives advice for healthy lifestyle

Elizabeth Hinojos July 1, 2011

Summer welcomes opportunities for staying active and being healthy, which were two of the many messages exhibitors at the University Health Fair advocated to faculty, staff and students Thursday. The...

Information desk inside UT Tower closes

Jillian Bliss July 1, 2011

The information desk on the entry level of the Tower shut its lights off for the last time Thursday, as the kiosk will no longer guide campus visitors. Charles Roeckle, deputy to the president,...

Restaurants aim to open doors

Will Alsdorf June 30, 2011

The building on 24th and Guadalupe streets that formerly housed Follett’s Intellectual Property bookstore will be home to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Noodles &...

Blood gathered at SG drive has potential to save storm victims

Diego Cruz June 30, 2011

The recent Student Government blood drive could provide relief for more than 130 victims of this spring’s deadly storms. Tornadoes ravaged Tuscaloosa, Ala., in April and Joplin, Mo., in May,...

Decreased state funding leads to fewer grants, more worries

Huma Munir June 30, 2011

UT lost 19 percent of its state and federal grants and scholarships for the next academic year, which means students will see much less money in their financial aid packages when the Office of Student...

Student Government allocates funds to organizations

Victoria Pagan June 30, 2011

Fourteen student organizations competed against each other last month for funds from the new Student Government summer finance committee. Student Government officials allocated $4225 overall to...

Coalition, Powers fight back against report’s negative assessment of UT officials

Huma Munir June 30, 2011

A report by The Center of College Affordability and Productivity classifies high-level administrators as the least productive members of the University, according to a Texas Coalition for Excellence...

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