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19 Former Student Body Presidents Endorse Prop 1
Student body presidents dating back to 1992 have signed a letter supporting Central Health Prop 1 to bring a medical school to UT-Austin. Every University of Texas Student Government president in the...
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Hutchison: Higher Education—A Great Investment for Texas
A thriving economy depends on a vibrant business culture, and Texas is arguably the best state to do business in the nation. Our low taxes and reasonable approach to regulation, coupled with our...
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TXEXplainer: Why Top 10 Percent Is Now Top 7
UT’s automatic-admissions process is changing. The rule is commonly known as Top 10 Percent, but that just might need to change. The San Antonio Express-News reported late Tuesday that UT will...
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Sharing Democratic Values…and a Little Longhorn Spirit
During the last two election cycles, I have spent the days leading up to the election in battleground states, like Ohio, making phone calls and knocking on the doors of prospective voters in an effort...
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UT, A&M Among Nation’s Best Values: Report
Can a university engaged in world-changing research truly educate undergraduate students? A new study finds that UT-Austin (and Texas A&M) is doing just that. Every year, The University of Texas at...
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Powers Announces Major Push for Efficiency
As the legislature considers funding for Texas colleges, UT is unveiling a plan to save money—and generate more. Updated 2:22 p.m. Efficiency has been a watchword in higher education for years,...
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Ohio State President Says UT an Example for Graduation Rates
This article was first published by the Daily Texan under the title “Letter recommends higher education focuses on bettering graduation rates.” As universities continue to aim to increase four-year...
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UT National Medal of Science Winners Reflect on Their Success
Honored by the President, two UT professors reflect on long scientific careers and what keeps them searching for new discoveries. At most universities, having two faculty members win the nation’s...
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UT Climbs Higher in World Reputation Ranking
A new ranking puts UT among the most prestigious universities in the world. Reputation is a hazy, hard-to-define idea. Colleges and universities, however, rely on their reputation to attract students,...
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Supreme Court Sends UT Case Back to Lower Court
Some called it a non-decision, others said it could be a game-changer. Both sides claimed victory. So, what really happened in the Supreme Court’s Fisher v. Texas ruling? After months of anticipation...
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Four Questions for Kedra Ishop
Kedra Ishop has been UT’s director of admissions since 2009. How have you seen the typical UT applicant change since you’ve been director of admissions? Wow, are they busy! We are amazed at how engaged...
View Article2013 Longhorn Football Uniforms Revealed [Watch]
Can’t see the video? Click here. They may not have bought into the shiny chrome trend yet, but the UT football program has made some noticeable changes to the classic burnt-orange getup this year. The...
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Longhorn Fans Among Most Engaged in College Football
Whether it’s how much we’re being talked about, what a good value we are, or just how great a school we are, The University of Texas at Austin is constantly topping “best of” lists. Thus, it comes as...
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UT’s Law Degree Ranked Most Valuable
Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the value of a law degree. The University of Texas’ School of Law nabbed the No. 1 spot on U.S. News’ list of schools with the highest return on law degrees....
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‘B+ Is Our Biggest Enemy’: Powers Talks Highs and Lows in State of University...
“Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth.” University president Bill Powers kicked off his annual State of the...
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Special Counsel Report: UT Regent May Have Broken Law
Last week, a report concerning UT System regent Wallace Hall found its way to multiple statewide media outlets before being made public this week. The draft report, submitted to the Texas House of...
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The Best Things About Life at UT
Every University of Texas student and alumnus has something they love about life on the Forty Acres and beyond. Some favorites are perennial (cheering yourself hoarse at a football game) while others...
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TXEXplainer: What Does the UT System Chancellor Do?
By now you’re aware that Admiral William McRaven, BJ ’77, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, the orator of possibly the best commencement speech of all time, has been tapped to be the UT System’s...
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UT Presidential Search Committee Announced
UT System Board of Regents chair Paul Foster announced the members of UT-Austin’s presidential search committee today, naming 15 people to the panel charged with finding the successor to UT-Austin...
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