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Texas universities may consult federal immigration agency to verify “lawful presence” for in-state tuition
Catharine Li, News Desk Editor
• November 21, 2025
Faculty change syllabi, teaching approaches after new higher ed legislation
Pili Saravia, Maryam Ahmed, Erika Pernis, and Catharine Li
• November 18, 2025
Fire contained near campus
Isaiah Williams and Catharine Li
• October 5, 2025
UT mentorship program helps local refugee students overcome language, cultural barriers
Catharine Li, News Desk Editor
• September 18, 2025
La Universidad disolvió silenciosamente el comité de supervisión de la UTPD
Catharine Li and Priscilla Durling
• September 17, 2025
University quietly dissolved UTPD’s oversight committee
Catharine Li, News Desk Editor
• September 15, 2025
Homeland Security proposes 4-year cap for international students’ visas
Catharine Li, News Desk Editor
• September 11, 2025
Texas district judge denies motion to challenge ruling ending Texas Dream Act, civil rights groups appeal
Catharine Li, News Desk Editor
• August 19, 2025
The Daily Texan Explains: What are the major policy changes impacting higher education?
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• August 19, 2025
Non-citizen students seek clarity on University review of immigration documentation for state tuition, financial aid
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• August 15, 2025
Students, community members say city council should address West Campus safety ahead of zoning updates
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 31, 2025
Non-citizen student eligibility for state financial aid jeopardized amid ongoing institutional changes following repeal of Texas Dream Act
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 31, 2025
Electric scooter accident leaves one dead near UT’s campus
Isaiah Williams and Catharine Li
• July 25, 2025
UT requests documentation of ‘lawful status’ from non-citizen students who qualify for in-state tuition
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 17, 2025
Understanding immigration provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how it would impact Texans
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 17, 2025
‘Filled with energy and spunk’: Incoming Longhorn Katherine Ferruzzo remembered for contributions to community with disabilities
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 17, 2025
Trump administration may proceed with closure of Department of Education, Supreme Court rules
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 15, 2025
Remains of missing Camp Mystic counselor, incoming student found
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• July 12, 2025
Chinese international students’ visas remain unclear with evolving restrictions from Trump administration
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 19, 2025
‘Our dreams are still valid’: Undocumented student reflects on financial aid pathways following end of Texas Dream Act
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 19, 2025
‘That fear is always there’: Navigating being an international student under increasing social media surveillance
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 17, 2025
Austin to end license plate data collection program following audit, community pushback
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 15, 2025
Civil rights group files motion looking to challenge end of in-state tuition for undocumented students
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 12, 2025
More than a dozen arrested in demonstration protesting immigration enforcement, city leaders and law enforcement respond
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• June 10, 2025
University confirms multiple international students’ visas have been reactivated after federal court announcement
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 25, 2025
Texas American Association of University Professors calls on University to address action taken against international students’ visa statuses
Catharine Li , Senior News Reporter
• April 23, 2025
Mandatory registration requirement now in effect for some non-citizens, including students
Catharine Li , Senior News Reporter
• April 22, 2025
Graduate students fighting for higher pay, worker protections reflect on changing organization priorities following week of action
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 18, 2025
Austin advocates push for increased support, funding for immigrant communities following changes to federal immigration policies
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 16, 2025
Over 170 international students across UT System impacted by visa status change, officials confirm
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 15, 2025
Arrests in West Campus prompts University, community to call for increased public safety
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 14, 2025
Pro bono legal initiatives on campus help advocate for immigrant rights
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 14, 2025
US immigration officials to begin monitoring non-citizen social media for ‘antisemitic activity’
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 10, 2025
Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, University confirms
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 9, 2025
Bill requiring local sheriffs to work with federal immigration authorities advances through Texas Legislature
Catharine Li , Senior News Reporter
• April 7, 2025
First Amendment, immigration law experts affirm constitutional rights of international students despite increasing surveillance
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 3, 2025
Federal environmental deregulation policy poses consequences for Austin light rail project
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• April 3, 2025
Researchers affirm role of transparent communication to improve police, community relationships
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• March 24, 2025
City leaders, community members discuss impact of Austin light rail on environment
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• March 7, 2025
Department of Education halts investigations on race, gender-based discrimination complaints
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• March 7, 2025
‘Celebrate who we are’: UT student organizations supports campus, city immigrant communities
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 21, 2025
City leaders, law enforcement respond to federal immigration enforcement activities in Austin
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 14, 2025
What to know: UT compliance with federal, state immigration enforcement operations
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 14, 2025
UT graduate student coalition launches new campaign to raise pay, protect jobs
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 11, 2025
Trump executive order prohibits transgender women in sports programs
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 5, 2025
‘Understand the science’: the environmental, health benefits of campus tree coverage
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 4, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order for state agencies to support federal immigration, deportation operations
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• February 1, 2025
UT climate researchers, policy experts anticipate effects of Trump’s environmental policies
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• January 28, 2025
Texas Groundwater Protection Committee calls on state Legislature to conserve statewide groundwater resources
Catharine Li , Senior News Reporter
• January 24, 2025
City planners, housing advocates evaluate University Neighborhood Overlay’s success, challenges
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• January 20, 2025
Revisiting the ‘Great Streets’ program: Austin’s blueprint for pedestrian-oriented urban design
Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter
• January 15, 2025
US Department of Agriculture, Department of Education partner to combat food insecurity for college-aged students through improved SNAP program outreach
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• November 22, 2024
Dell Medical School, Steve Hicks School of Social Work assist court-led youth diversion program in Travis County
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• November 18, 2024
Engineering student establishes first UT organization for Azerbaijani cultural awareness, community building
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• November 11, 2024
Digital generation: How young people engage with political news media, participate in civic spaces
Catharine Li, General Projects Reporter
• November 2, 2024
Lack of benches, shelters at CapMetro bus stops pose safety concerns for students
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• November 1, 2024
Mixed-use development in West Campus, South, East Austin sheds light on Austin’s growth strategy
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• October 25, 2024
UT students navigate absentee voting process, weighing in on local issues
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• October 21, 2024
UT research team contributes to City of Austin’s clean energy plan, combining engineering and policy
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• October 8, 2024
UT researchers awarded $5M grant supporting carbon capture, storage on Gulf Coast
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• October 2, 2024
International students bring comparative perspective to civic engagement
Catharine Li, General News Reporter
• September 27, 2024
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