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Deaf students struggle with getting last minute interpreters

William Kosinski November 30, 2018

As finals approach, students are scrambling to attend extra review sessions, last-minute office hours and group study sessions, but some deaf students said their inability to secure an American Sign Language...

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‘Is this the only option?’: International students get confused with health insurance

Mengyuan Dong November 30, 2018

Having health insurance is required for all international students, but finding an affordable plan can be stressful for some. All international students at UT are automatically enrolled in a $2,504...

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UT participates in nationwide initiative to help low income students

Laura Morales November 28, 2018

The University will participate in a new multi-institution collaborative effort to award more degrees to low-income, first-generation and minority students.  The Powered by Publics initiative collects...

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UHS gender care appointments provide hormone replacement therapy options for students

Savana Dunning November 27, 2018

In an effort to help transgender students, University Health Services started gender care appointments to provide services for students on or interested in getting hormone replacement therapy. For students...

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UT graduate students develop car sensor technology

Raga Justin November 27, 2018

Getting stuck behind a car on a two-lane Texas highway is often why drivers swerve into the opposite lane, attempting to pass slower traffic.  However, new sensory software developed through a...

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UT-Austin finishes $2.4 million upgrade to building security

Megan Menchaca November 20, 2018

The University completed nearly $2.4 million in safety and security upgrades to all on-campus buildings at the end of October. The Department of Public Safety provided security recommendations to the...

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UT study abroad participation increases despite rigid degree plans

Katie Balevic November 20, 2018

Study abroad participation has increased over the last three years, which the International Office attributes to the University’s increased focus on career readiness.  Participation in Maymesters...

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Students stuck on waitlists during registration

Zoë Howard November 20, 2018

Psychology freshman Trevor Liu has not moved on the waitlist for a history class since he registered earlier this month.  “I’ve been stuck in spot 168 out of 197 since I registered,”...

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Family of Texas Cowboys pledge requests investigation following deadly crash

Lisa Nhan November 19, 2018

The family of Nicholas Cumberland has asked for an investigation into alleged hazing at this year’s Texas Cowboys initiation retreat, according to a statement provided to The Daily Texan. This follows...

Department of Education proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules

Meghan Nguyen November 16, 2018

The Department of Education released a proposal Friday that would narrow the number of sexual assault cases schools must investigate and give the accused more rights. Under the proposal, schools would...

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Student legislation proposes ethnic studies class, Native American and Indigenous Cultural and Resource Center

Sara Schleede November 16, 2018

Students can explore African, Latin American and Native American studies and more through UT-Austin curricula, but the opportunity to study many ethnic groups at once can seem limited.  Senate...

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UT Police Department debuts new therapy dog for dispatchers, staff and students

Meghan Nguyen November 15, 2018

After an influx of calls related to the May 2017 on-campus stabbing came in, UT Police Department dispatchers found it difficult to cope with the stress of their jobs. Because of this, UTPD dispatch supervisor...

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