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University announces fall COVID-19 testing plans for symptomatic, asymptomatic students, faculty, staff

By Hannah Williford - Updated on August 4, 2020 at 11:29 am

UT announced plans for proactive and symptomatic COVID-19 testing for students, staff and faculty Tuesday morning, funded through its multimillion dollar commitment.
Increasing tuition, eligible students statewide outpaced TEXAS Grant program’s ability to cover recipients’ tuition, fees

By Areeba Amer - Updated on August 3, 2020 at 9:08 pm

Tuition and fees at public universities and the increasing number of eligible students have outgrown the TEXAS Grant program’s ability to cover recipients’ tuition and fees, according to the 2019 TEXAS Grants report.
UT-Austin asks students to self-quarantine for 2 weeks before returning to campus, will enforce mask requirements on campus

By Anna Canizales - Updated on July 29, 2020 at 2:42 pm

Hartzell said if students self-isolate before returning to campus, it will help lower the spread of COVID-19 in the community. He said the University is relying on students to take this responsibility seriously.
UT-Austin leads universities with most COVID-19 cases, New York Times survey finds

By Hannah Williford - Updated on July 29, 2020 at 12:55 pm

The University wrote on Twitter that the Times’ survey leaves out important data.
How does UT’s fall reopening plan compare to those of its peer institutions?

By Andrew Zhang - Updated on July 28, 2020 at 3:41 pm

Media relations manager Matt Pene said UT-Austin looks closely at what peer institutions are doing for good ideas but does not specifically follow the plans of one university.
Classics professor accused of advocating for pedophilia sues student, others for libel, slander

By Lauren Grobe - Updated on July 23, 2020 at 5:59 pm

According to court documents filed Monday, the defendants damaged Hubbard’s career and reputation by passing out flyers accusing him of pedophilia. Hubbard denied advocating for sexual relationships between men and children, according to his filed complaint.
Students for Fair Admissions sues UT-Austin for second time for use of race in admissions

By Areeba Amer - Updated on July 22, 2020 at 4:22 pm

The lawsuit alleges UT’s inclusion of race in its admissions process violates the Fourteenth Amendment, Texas law and federal civil rights law. The lawsuit names multiple officials from UT as defendants, including UT Interim President Jay Hartzell and three officials of the UT System. The group filed a similar case against UT in 2018, which was dismissed.
Now-rescinded student visa policy causes uncertainty for UT-Austin international students

By Andrew Zhang - Updated on July 22, 2020 at 1:05 pm

International students will now be allowed to take all of their classes online and maintain their visas. However, in the eight days the federal guidance was active, international students at UT faced tremendous uncertainty regarding their visa status.
UT-Austin holds student focus groups to discuss fall reopening plans

By Hannah Ortega - Updated on July 21, 2020 at 11:45 am

The University recently held several focus groups to get student feedback on fall reopening plans, including intentions to return to campus.
UT-Austin to rename RLM, allocate funds to support Black students

By Anna Canizales - Updated on July 13, 2020 at 12:39 pm

The University will rename the Robert Lee Moore Hall as the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building and acknowledge the origins of “The Eyes of Texas” while continuing to sing it as a University tradition, according to a letter to the community Monday from Interim President Jay Hartzell.

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