About 200 Latino students drop out of high school every hour in the U.S., said Sarah Sanchez, UT’s recruitment director for Teach for America, a national organization that commits recent college graduates...

The intersection between science and religion creates ample fodder for fiery debate, but two religious leaders at a panel Thursday shared a more moderate view with students. The Islamic Dialogue Student...

A group of students are working to take action against the $1 million in proposed budget cuts to specialized ethic and identity studies centers. The Students Speak, a UT activist group, led a “teach-in”...

A new Student Government committee will attempt to bridge the gap between the city and the University by tackling Austin issues that could impact students. The Mayor’s Student Advisory Council includes...

Despite the nation’s high unemployment rate, University graduates’ job prospects are improving, career service administrators said. Outside companies posted 51 percent more jobs University-wide in 2010...

While most scientists agree that coral reefs are in danger of dying, they point their fingers at causes that range from global warming to water pollution. New research from UT researchers suggest there...

Members of Heman Sweatt’s family sat among faculty, staff and students at a book talk Thursday to honor UT’s first African-American law student. The talk was the first event of the 25th Annual Heman...

This legislative session, students can keep their eyes on two higher education bills that could significantly alter how much textbooks cost in the coming semesters. UT alumni Rep. Jose Lozano, D-Kingsville,...

The emotional health of first-year college students has reached an all-time low while stress levels have increased significantly, according to a survey published by the Higher Education Research Institute...

UT’s new network with ESPN could lose points with the NCAA if it airs high school athletics events, a Texas A&M University official said. A&M Athletic Director Bill Byrne said because of the network’s...

The Harry Ransom Center will display a plate painted by Pablo Picasso in an upcoming exhibition. The plate was donated to the Ransom Center by photojournalist David Douglas Duncan in honor of Stanley...

A UT safety hotline in its third year provides faculty, staff and students with a confidential way to protect themselves and those around them from potentially violent or destructive individuals. Three...