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UT’s switch to Workday came with more than a few hiccups, but they were to be expected

Brenna Hinshaw and Chase Karacostas May 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: The names of students in this article were changed for fear of alienating their managers. It’s affected every corner of campus, and few people have anything good to say about...

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Amid national measles outbreak, UT doesn’t require MMR vaccine

Brenna Hinshaw May 7, 2019

So far this year, 764 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states, including Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “(It’s) the highest number...

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UT freshman settles with Scottish Rite Dormitory after accusing dorm of discrimination

Hayden Baggett May 7, 2019

After moving out and preparing to file a lawsuit, Kaj Baker said she has reached a peaceful settlement with Scottish Rite Dormitory. Scottish Rite Dormitory, a private women’s dorm located off-campus,...

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UT arguing in Texas Supreme Court to make cyclists trespassers on all government-owned land

Emily Hernandez May 7, 2019

Non-University affiliated hikers and bikers injured on UT property would be considered trespassers and unable to sue for damages if UT wins a Texas Supreme Court case. The issue stems from a lawsuit...

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First generation student talks financial aid, college admission scandal

Emily Hernandez May 6, 2019

Editor’s note: These stories are a part of a “First-Gen UT” callout for student responses following the admissions scandal earlier this year. Two more stories from this callout will be...

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Students waiting out a Title IX investigation feel stuck in painful purgatory

London Gibson May 3, 2019

Seven months after she said she was sexually assaulted, Sara Ross was just trying to forget. Forgetting became a lot harder when she found out the person she filed against was switching into one of her...

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UT Austin alumna explains how she graduated from college without any debt

Cynthia Miranda May 3, 2019

Recently, UT alumna Shama Hyder made a Twitter thread where she explained to her 45,000 followers how she graduated from UT without any debt.  Hyder graduated with a master’s degree from...

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Hey, Curious Capitol: What does the University of Texas’ lobbying effort look like?

Libby Cohen May 1, 2019

As the 86th legislative session reaches its final month, UT students work to influence lawmakers while the University stands neutral.  So, when one of our readers asked us, “What does UT’s...

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What happens after I apply to the University?

Megan Menchaca April 30, 2019

UT’s admissions process is complicated. The University’s admissions process — especially for athletes on scholarship —  came under national scrutiny on March 12 after now-fired...

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Exhibition honors UT Alumnus John S. Chase, UT-Austin’s first African American graduate from School of Architecture

Daniela Roscero Cervantes April 29, 2019

The School of Architecture held a Breaking Barriers discussion panel on diversity and Austin’s racial history that ended with a reception near the John Saunders Chase exhibition on Friday.  The...

Fairmont Austin displays Longhorn logo to announce sponsorship with UT athletics

Victoria May April 29, 2019

Last Sunday, the Fairmont Austin announced its sponsorship of the UT Athletics department for the 2019 football season. “Fairmont Austin takes great pride in our degree of community involvement...

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Five universities in Texas have a music therapy program. UT-Austin isn’t one of them.

Tehya Rassman April 29, 2019

Five universities in Texas have a music therapy program, but UT is not one of them. Music therapy is the use of music interventions to achieve therapeutic outcomes, such as managing anxiety, relieving...

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