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UT study looks for identification factors for child sex-trafficking victims

Howard Yong April 8, 2019

Victims of child sex trafficking are often difficult to identify, a UT study has revealed. The study, finalized in March, examined current sexual exploitation cases to develop new strategies to identify...

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UT researchers develop device to make defibrillators less shocking

Rahi Dakwala April 5, 2019

A new type of blood flow measurement technology can improve the safety of implantable defibrillators by reducing the number of unnecessary shocks to the heart. Lucas Holt, a UT postdoctoral researcher...

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Weekend MBA program in Dallas moves uptown for networking, location

Lauren Girgis April 3, 2019

A weekend UT masters program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is moving to Uptown Dallas from the UT Southwestern Medical Center this fall. The Texas MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth program allows full-time professionals...

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A war of words: Here’s why free speech advocates are scrutinizing University of Texas policies

London Gibson April 1, 2019

The University of Texas, like many universities nationwide, is facing scrutiny for policies free speech advocates say stifle protected speech. Advocates say two policies in particular are vague and don’t...

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UT researchers find new species of ancient monkey that fills in evolutionary gap

Kevin Lokuwaduge April 1, 2019

UT researchers discovered a new species of ancient monkeys during field work in Kenya, bridging a gap in the history of old world monkey evolution. The new species, called Alophia metios , was discovered...

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Members of the UT community say obtaining Hispanic-Serving Institution status would benefit students and the University

Cynthia Miranda March 29, 2019

This school year, the Council for Racial and Ethnic Equity and Diversity — which advises the Provost on how to recruit and retain diverse faculty — is focusing on studying the status of Hispanics...

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‘Nothing has changed’: Nicky Cumberland family, Texas Cowboys respond to group’s 6-year suspension

Lisa Nhan March 28, 2019

Editor's note: You can find the statement from the Texas Cowboys here and from the Cumberland family here. In response to yesterday’s Texas Cowboys six-year suspension, the Cowboys and...

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Father of University of Texas student involved in college admissions scandal removed from firm

Megan Menchaca March 28, 2019

Editor’s note: A source in this story agreed to speak to The Texan on terms of anonymity. This story has been updated to reflect clarifications from the anonymous source regarding when...

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UT Austin suspends Texas Cowboys for six years for hazing

Lisa Nhan March 27, 2019

The University has suspended the Texas Cowboys for six years, following a hazing investigation into their fall initiation retreat.  The investigation found evidence of hazing during the fall of...

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University of Texas: Faculty will no longer be allowed to use Airbnb for University business

Chad Lyle March 27, 2019

The University informed staffers Tuesday they would no longer be permitted to use lodging service Airbnb for University business citing Texas law about boycotts of Israel. Earlier this month, Texas...

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U.S. Department of Education launches investigation into University of Texas admissions practices

Megan Menchaca March 26, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating admissions practices at the eight universities involved in the federal admissions scandal, including UT. Federal education investigators told the eight...

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Higher Ed Committee recommends changes to FAFSA

Savana Dunning March 25, 2019

A committee of higher education leaders and faculty from across the U.S. released a list of recommendations to the Department of Education March 13, enumerating ways to help students enroll in, pay for...

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