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Low-income students report more confusion with FAFSA terms than wealthier students, study shows

Tehya Rassman March 1, 2019

In a study focused on FAFSA jargon, UT students Zachary Taylor and Ibrahim Bicak found lower-income students reported more confusion with FAFSA terms than wealthier students.  The study involved...

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UT Press publication on ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ reaches NYT Best Seller’s list

Evan Hearn February 28, 2019

For the first time in 41 years, UT has published a New York Times best-selling novel. “Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest,” a book written by Hanif Abdurraqib and published...

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Judge rules for UT graduate in legal battle against University about revoking Ph.D.

Emily Hernandez February 28, 2019

After many legal proceedings over a span of five years, District Judge Karin Crump ruled Feb. 11 the University does not have the authority to revoke a UT graduate’s degree. Suvi Orr graduated...

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The future of UT System online credentials

Savana Dunning February 28, 2019

UT’s computer science department began accepting applications to its new, completely online masters degree program on Feb. 15. So far, it has received hundreds of applications, indicative of the...

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Peace Corps Prep Certificate officially launches at UT

Hannah Ortega February 27, 2019

A launch event this evening will mark the official arrival of the Peace Corps Prep Certificate program at UT and help students learn about service abroad. The event, which coincides with Peace...

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UT Law and international scholars discuss the future of democracy and constitutionalism in new three-day conference

Areeba Amer February 26, 2019

UT and international scholars gathered last week at a three-day conference to discuss liberal democracy. The conference, held at UT’s School of Law, featured six sessions and covered a range of topics...

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Trump’s simple language isn’t what sets him apart from past presidents, researchers find

Lauren Girgis February 25, 2019

People across the political spectrum agree that some aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency are unconventional, but his simple speech style isn’t, according to a study conducted by UT psychology...

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Study shows higher rates of LGBTQ youth found in foster care or unstable housing

Lauren Rahman February 22, 2019

A recent UT study found LGBTQ adolescents are disproportionately represented in foster care and unstable housing, such as shelters or transitional facilities, compared with their heterosexual counterparts.  Lesbian,...

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UT launching cybersecurity certificate to meet professional demand

Hayden Baggett February 21, 2019

UT is launching a Cyber Academy Defense Certificate Program in March, which is designed to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity and satisfy the demand for trained professionals in the field. The...

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Bicycle Advisory Council recommends University make immediate changes to San Jac corridor, establish timeline

Jackson Barton February 21, 2019

Reading off the eight names of the cyclists killed on Austin roads since their last meeting, James Lentz said the mood at the Bicycle Advisory Council meeting felt noticeably more frustrated than...

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Moriba Jah, a University of Texas professor, selected as 2019 TED Fellow

Howard Yong February 20, 2019

Moriba Jah has been selected as a 2019 TED Fellow. He will be the first aerospace engineer to ever speak at the global TED conference.  Jah, an associate aerospace engineering professor, will join...

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