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UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers

The current threshold is 6%. The change comes after the university received a record-breaking 73,000 undergraduate applications for this fall.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2024

Riled Texas University Students 'Devastated' Over Switch From Coke To Pepsi Products

University of Texas at Austin students got a surprise when they returned to campus this semester — Pepsi had replaced Coca-Cola products in the dining halls.

International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024

UT-Austin student sues over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Ammer Qaddumi alleges UT-Austin violated his First Amendment rights. He still faces potential disciplinary action from the school.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2024

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National effort to connect rural students with colleges expands to Texas

Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin will get funds to visit more students in rural communities and small towns.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2024

Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt U.S. University Commencements

Protests over Israel-Hamas conflict impact U.S. university commencements, leading to disruptions and demonstrations.

Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.

Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.

The Texas Tribune · May 11, 2024

UT-Austin lecturer arrested and fired after confrontation with police at pro-Palestinian demonstration

The lecturer’s lawyer disputes the charges, and the university’s decision to fire him has raised concerns from faculty over free speech protections.

The Texas Tribune · May 10, 2024

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A Texas-size welcome to 14 summer fellows joining the Tribune

Fellows work with experienced professionals across the Tribune, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills.

The Texas Tribune · May 8, 2024

University Of Texas Suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee Amid Controversy

University of Texas at Austin suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee after event leads to arrests and clashes with police.

UT Austin President Defends Decision To Shut Down Protest

University of Texas at Austin President defends decision to shut down anti-Israel protest on campus, emphasizing enforcement of rules while protecting free...

Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown

As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 19, 2024

Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin

The Tesla CEO and Texas resident’s charitable foundation filed an application to create the new school “dedicated to education at the highest levels.”

The Texas Tribune · Dec 13, 2023

Texas A&M names Mike Elko as new head football coach

The announcement comes after the university spent more than $75 million to fire former football coach Jimbo Fisher. A&M did not immediately say how much it will pay Elko.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 27, 2023

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy draws hundreds of young conservatives at UT-Austin event

The presidential contender visited the University of Texas at Austin Thursday where he answered student questions and said the U.S. shouldn’t aid Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2023

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 6, 2023

Meet the newest class of Tribune fellows

Fellows play key roles in the most important work of the Tribune, helping with The Texas Tribune Festival and covering the biennial legislative sessions, education and the environment, among other important topics.

Capital & Main · Aug 25, 2023

Texas Throws Good Money After Bad With New Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Industry

The state’s largest fossil fuel companies won a new loophole big enough for a liquified natural gas plant.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2023

University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center will partner to create a new $2.5 billion hospital

The new medical facility, to be located in downtown Austin, will help expand the University of Texas System’s reputed cancer center outside of the Houston area.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 2, 2023

Suspended Texas A&M professor denies saying Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick believes overdose victims “deserve to die”

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham alleged Wednesday that opioids expert Joy Alonzo told students in a guest lecture that “Your Lt. Governor says those kids deserve to die.” Alonzo denied the claims.

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The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2023

For Black Aggies, questions over professor’s botched hiring persist after president’s departure

In the fallout from A&M’s failure to hire Kathleen McElroy, students and alumni lament the missed opportunity to revive the university’s journalism program and provide students with mentorship.

LiveScience · Jul 10, 2023

James Webb telescope discovers the oldest active black hole in the known universe

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a feeding supermassive black hole from when the universe was less than 600 million years old.

The Texas Tribune · May 27, 2023

An effort to ban faculty tenure in public universities has failed in the Texas Legislature

The state Senate originally passed a bill to ban tenure, but on Saturday it approved the House’s counterproposal, which enshrines tenure in state law.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2023

Future of university tenure in Texas likely will be decided in last-minute negotiations

The Texas Senate wants to ban tenure. The House gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would instead enshrine tenure policies in state law. After final passage, the two chambers have a week left to come to a compromise.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2023

Texas bill would preserve UT-Austin’s admissions policies if U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action

State lawmakers passed legislation that would ensure the UT flagship can continue to cap the number of students it automatically admits because of their academic achievement at 75%, giving the university room to accept other students using different criteria.

The Texas Tribune · May 20, 2023

A ban on Texas public universities’ diversity offices inches closer to becoming law

Texas could become the second state in the country after Florida to ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education.

The Texas Tribune · May 18, 2023

With clock ticking on legislative session, Texas Democrats delay debate on university tenure bill

The Senate wants to eliminate tenure altogether while the House seeks to enshrine it in state law. The two chambers have until May 26 to come to an agreement.

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