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UT Marine Science Institute awarded grant to finish repairing damage from Hurricane Harvey

Bithia Dantoumda September 27, 2019

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently awarded $11.7 million in funding to the UT Marine Science Institute to finish fixing what Hurricane Harvey destroyed in 2017. Institute communications...

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UT Austin works with UT System to ensure potential tuition increases are necessary

Areeba Amer September 27, 2019

The UT System will now be working with its eight academic institutions, including UT-Austin, to develop potential tuition and fee increases and ensure any increases are absolutely necessary for the...

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University’s 4-year graduation remains stable

Areeba Amer September 26, 2019

Editor's Note: This story has been updated since it was originally published.  The University’s four-year graduation rate didn’t change since last year, according to a UT press...

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University Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan safety items still in progress

Emily Hernandez September 26, 2019

A student campus climate survey and improved safety measures at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus are some of the things students should see in the coming semesters as a result of the University’s...

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UT-Austin’s automatic admissions threshold will remain at 6%

Neelam Bohra September 23, 2019

UT’s automatic admission threshold will remain at 6% for the 2021-22 application cycle, according to a letter sent by President Gregory Fenves to the Texas Education Agency. Senate Bill 175 requires...

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UT chosen for AAU Ph.D. Education Initiative

Sabrina LeBoeuf September 20, 2019

UT will take part in a pilot program to improve the doctoral student experience, starting with reforms in four different departments.  The Association of American Universities selected eight universities,...

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Q&A: President Fenves discusses initiatives introduced during State of the University

Areeba Amer September 20, 2019

UT President Gregory Fenves spoke about plans for new University housing, his goals for the 150th anniversary in 2033 and UT’s free speech policy at the State of the University on Wednesday.  During...

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Fenves announces new housing initiatives, graduate student funding at State of the University address

Areeba Amer September 19, 2019

UT President Gregory Fenves announced plans to have enough housing for all undergraduate freshmen in the State of the University address on Wednesday. He also announced initiatives for graduate students...

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Fenves announces new ethics initiative

Lauren Grobe September 17, 2019

UT President Gregory Fenves announced a new initiative aiming to strengthen the University’s commitment to ethical conduct in the workplace via email Monday morning. Honor Texas is a commitment...

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Faculty Council discusses SB 212, Title IX reporting policies

Lauren Grobe September 17, 2019

To address concerns surrounding the penalties and impact on students created by new Title IX policies, the UT Faculty Council met Monday to discuss how Senate Bill 212 will be implemented at UT. Faculty...

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UT’s Harrison Keller selected to lead Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Areeba Amer September 16, 2019

Harrison Keller, UT’s deputy to the president for strategy and policy, was selected as the next Commissioner of Higher Education of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Wednesday.  Keller...

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Engineering professor sues University, alleges discrimination because of pregnancy

Lauren Grobe September 16, 2019

In a lawsuit filed against the University last week, engineering assistant professor Evdokia Nikolova said she was discriminated against and denied tenure during the 2018-2019 academic year because...

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