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University to form working group for Title IX, misconduct issues

Graysen Golter November 19, 2019

The University is forming a new working group to address the University’s sexual misconduct policies, UT President Gregory Fenves said in an email Tuesday. In a follow-up to the message Fenves...

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UT-Austin produced more than 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2017-2018 fiscal year, report says

Laura Morales November 18, 2019

After including “supply chain emissions,” a report updated last week by the Office of Sustainability shows how many metric tons of carbon dioxide was recently produced by the University. According...

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UT’s National Deaf Center develops first ASL-accessible video game

Claudia Ng November 18, 2019

Deaf teenagers and educators can now play the first-ever American Sign Language-accessible video game this fall thanks to the University’s National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes.  The...

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College of Education seeks two faculty members to advance goals interdisciplinary scholarship goals

Jennifer Xia November 18, 2019

The College of Education is creating two tenure-track faculty positions to make progress toward interdisciplinary education practices. The new faculty positions in bilingual education and prevention...

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UT Wellness Week highlights mental health resources before finals

Aria Jones November 18, 2019

As finals approach, student organizations have created a week to address the mental health of students. Neuroscience junior Bilal Haque said the Undergraduate Business Council, Natural Sciences Council,...

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UT System raises undergraduate tuition by 2.6% per year for next 2 academic years

Areeba Amer November 14, 2019

UT System academic institutions, including UT-Austin, will increase their undergraduate tuition by 2.6% per year for the next two academic years. The UT System Board of Regents announced the systemwide...

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UT Libraries budget receives $2.7 million increase in recurring funds

Lauren Grobe November 14, 2019

The budget for the University’s libraries will increase after remaining at $30 million for the past 10 years despite inflation and increasing subscription rates. Maurie McInnis, executive vice...

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Gender and Sexuality Center creates emergency fund for students in crisis

Emily Hernandez November 14, 2019

Students who need help covering medical expenses, electric bills or next week’s groceries will be able to apply for the Gender and Sexuality Center’s new crisis fund. The GSC is raising...

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Employee Advisory Council highlights areas where University can improve

Graysen Golter November 14, 2019

UT System employees have several employment benefits, but they may not be aware of them. The UT System Employee Advisory Council met with the Board of Regents on Wednesday to discuss four areas of improvement...

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Upper-division math course registration system initially restricts registration for nonmath majors, students say

Angelica Arinze November 13, 2019

A recent change implemented by the Office of the Registrar initially reserved sections for all upper-division math courses exclusively to math majors during the first week of spring 2020 registration.  Students...

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UT Child Development Center gets approval for building to replace San Jacinto Center inside School of Social Work

Lauren Grobe November 13, 2019

The University Budget Council approved an $8 million proposal to relocate and expand one of the Child Development Center’s locations last month.  Center program director Hara Cootes said...

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Pharmacy dean to step down in August 2020

Brooke Ontiveros November 12, 2019

Pharmacy Dean Lynn Crismon said he will step down in August 2020 after 13 years of 70-hour work weeks dedicated to guiding the School of Pharmacy. Crismon said he will return to teach at UT after taking...

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