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Daily Texan editorial cartoon draws local, national controversy
March 28, 2012
The cartoon satirized the media's coverage of the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, but sparked controversy.
Longhorns rank first in merchandise sales
August 24, 2011
UT ranked first in royalties made from the sale of licensed collegiate products for the sixth consecutive fiscal year.
Vice Provost Slesnick discusses Deans' budget propositions, addresses concern
August 24, 2011
The deans' 5-year fiscal plan will see hard times as $92 million in budget cuts continue to impact all corners of the university.
Schools take different approaches to budget cuts
August 11, 2011
Some colleges and schools did not return requests for comment by press time. The Daily Texan will continue to reach out to them for information.
UT eliminates Public Affairs office as part of budget cuts
August 9, 2011
Budget cuts have forced UT to eliminate its Public Affairs office and let Don Hale go — the vice president of the office for the past 10 years.
Ramadan proves challenging but worthwhile sacrifice in summer heat
August 3, 2011
Since Ramadan falls during mid-summer this year, it means also dealing with extreme heat and humidity.
Budget Control Act cuts subsidized loans for graduate students to save Pell grants
August 3, 2011
The bill to raise the debt ceiling that passed Congress this week offers mixed results for students as it preserves Pell grants but cuts from subsidized loans for graduate students.
Fate of Pell Grants, other federal loan programs uncertain
July 31, 2011
Congress is making a bipartisan effort to preserve Pell Grants for low-income students by cutting back on subsidized loans for graduate students.
Debt ceiling issue has potential to affect UT students
July 28, 2011
The political stalemate in Congress over raising the debt ceiling while cutting back spending could directly affect students, said UT professors who have been following the impasse in recent weeks.
Foreign language class changes spark debate over effectiveness
July 24, 2011
A $3 million budget cut is forcing the College of Liberal Arts to offer more intensive foreign language courses, leaving some students and department chairs concerned about the measure’s effectiveness and students in other colleges worried about potential foreign language requirement reforms.
ODonnell report categorizes UT professors by contribution
July 20, 2011
A new report divides the University’s professors into categories based on their teaching loads versus the amount of external funding they bring in, fueling the controversy about higher education.
UT System Board of Regents doles out additional $20 million
July 14, 2011
This one-time increase will be an addition to the $168 million the University received last year from the endowment, said Chief Financial Officer Kevin Hegarty.
Research revenue critical to University as state funding declines
July 14, 2011
Research funding brings twice as much revenue to UT as state appropriations, and officials said maintaining high standards for research is necessary to avoid greater budget challenges in the face of state cuts.
Donors worried over impact of higher-education debate on UT research
July 10, 2011
The debate on higher education and research could impact faculty hiring, retention and fundraising efforts, University officials said.
College of Liberal Arts says Seven Solutions impair education
July 7, 2011
The College of Liberal Arts released a report today in which Dean Randy Diehl said suggestions in “The Seven Breakthrough Solutions for Higher Education” could significantly undermine the quality of education and research at the University.
Research at UT heightens educational development of students
July 7, 2011
UT’s research and new discoveries set it apart as a tier one research university, but that mission has come under attack from groups and individuals including the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Gov. Rick Perry.
Recent report criticizes efficiency of UT faculty
July 4, 2011
The author of a report that decries UT-Austin faculty workloads said he doesn’t believe his conclusion about the University needs to change, despite new and verified faculty data released by the UT System.
Decreased state funding leads to fewer grants, more worries
June 30, 2011
UT lost 19 percent of its state and federal grants and scholarships for the next academic year, which means students will see much less money in their financial aid packages when the Office of Student Financial Services begins distributing them July 1.
Coalition, Powers fight back against reports negative assessment of UT officials
June 30, 2011
A report by The Center of College Affordability and Productivity classifies high-level administrators as the least productive members of the University, according to a Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education press release.
Perry supports controversial higher education plan while some groups vow to fight
June 23, 2011
Perry champions a controversial plan targeting research universities even as it faces heavy bipartisan backlash.
Freshmen to receive grants despite reduced state budget
June 20, 2011
TEXAS Grants for incoming Longhorns survive the major cutbacks in state budget.
Education coalition to safeguard universities research
June 16, 2011
A new coalition of education advocates seeks to counter efforts by Gov. Rick Perry and state boards of regents that members say could dilute the quality of education in Texas.
Student employees now subject to background checks
June 16, 2011
The UT System Board of Regents will now require all student employees at UT to go through a criminal background check, according to an email sent to the Human Resources Department last week.
Faculty performance disputed, Powers defends UT values
June 9, 2011
President William Powers Jr. came out against what he called “flawed” productivity analyses of the University that have been cropping up since the system released data on faculty performance last month.
Chancellor named to Obamas education initiative for Hispanics
June 9, 2011
President Barack Obama appointed UT System chancellor Francisco Cigarroa and UT San Antonio President Ricardo Romo to serve on a 16-member team.
State budget cuts to mostly affect academic core
June 6, 2011
State budget cuts will cost the University $92 million for the 2012-13 biennium, President William Powers Jr. said in an email last week.
Professor named interim dean of College of Natural Sciences
June 3, 2011
David Laude will take over as the interim dean for the College of Natural Sciences in August.
UT stands to lose $92 million if proposed budget is finalized
June 2, 2011
Under the proposed state budget for the next biennium, UT could lose 16.5 percent of its funding compared to the 2010-11 biennium, according to an email President William Powers Jr. sent Wednesday.
Released data could misguide public
June 2, 2011
Data on UT System faculty spending, earning, research production and course enrollment could mislead the public about the so-called productivity of professors and researchers in the system, a UT faculty chair said.
Former dean, 'green' pioneer dies in hiking accident at 60
May 17, 2011
UT associate dean of the School of Architecture Kent Butler died last week after slipping on a trail while hiking with his two daughters in Yosemite National Park in California, according to a press release.
Board of Regents voices support for move to increase institutional transparency
May 12, 2011
The UT System Board of Regents unanimously endorsed a framework Thursday that will ensure a systematic evaluation of institutions and will show more transparency in administrative processes.
UT vice president worked 50 years, embodied ideals of campus service
May 5, 2011
UT Senior Vice President and alumna Shirley Bird Perry died Wednesday after fighting cancer for years, said President William Powers Jr.
Students present entrepreneurial ideas in competition
May 4, 2011
UT entrepreneurs, students and faculty members gathered Wednesday to showcase new companies for the 28th annual Global Venture Labs Investment Competition.
Rent in Austin expected to increase
May 3, 2011
Apartment rents in Austin are going to increase by 4.2 percent on average in the next few months, according to data from Marcus & Millichap, a real estate investment firm.
Statistics show a growth in health care professions
April 19, 2011
Students can look forward to an influx of job opportunities in health care professions and some information technology and business fields, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environment may raise drug-relapse risk
April 14, 2011
People remember certain odors and sights from settings where they do drugs, including alcohol, and will remember the experience if they come into contact with similar settings, according to a new study by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research at UT.
Migrant students honored for successes
April 11, 2011
Rene Mendoza, an Edinburg High School senior, spent most of his mornings and afternoons cleaning sugar beets and working in fields.
First black female judge in Texas details UT law school experiences
April 7, 2011
Harriet Murphy applied to the University of Georgia’s law school 45 years ago, but was rejected because she is black. After being accepted into UT’s law program in 1966, she faced discrimination from fellow students and faculty.
Refugee tells of war atrocities in Sudan, promotes activism
April 5, 2011
James Garang had to leave his home in southern Sudan at the age of 10 when a civil war broke out in the country in 1983.
House bill approval may reduce budget for radio programs
March 22, 2011
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-192 to approve a bill last week that could make it harder for public radio stations to acquire funding for programming.
Quake, tsunami create anxiety among family of Japan victims
March 21, 2011
UT associate professor John Traphagan and his wife, Tomoko, could not reach their family members for two days following the tsunami that hit Japan more than a week ago.
New Hampshire targets student voters
March 10, 2011
New Hampshire Republicans are pushing legislation that could make it more difficult for the states college students to vote.
Students protest state budget cuts
March 3, 2011
Activist group The Students Speak dedicated their full attention and energy to UT administrators and state legislators in a rally on Wednesday to protest budget cuts.
COLA seeks student ideas, opinions on budget flaws
March 1, 2011
Students gave their input on proposed budget shortfalls facing the College of Liberal Arts during an open meeting the College Tuition and Budget Advisory Committee hosted Monday.
Black community shares activist voice
March 1, 2011
To encourage black community members across Texas to become more politically and economically involved, black educators, activists, business leaders and elected officials shared their personal stories at the African American Legislative Summit in Austin.
UT basketball player arrested, suspended after DUI arrest
February 24, 2011
UT men’s basketball player, French junior Alexis Wangmene, was arrested for driving under the influence on Sunday.
Medias stereotyping of black athletes creates high standards, professor says
February 24, 2011
The media creates false perceptions about black athletes in America and advances stereotypes of superhuman strength and aggressive sexuality, said a UT associate professor at a lecture on Wednesday.
Regents okay plans for music academy, advanced computers
February 22, 2011
New initiatives for the University’s scientific research and music programs could help students gain career-oriented skills and new opportunities to earn money.
Exchange students honored at reception
February 17, 2011
State officials and UT administrators recognized 70 Mexican and Spanish international students as part of a reception at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday.
Writing center alumnus wins schools award for successes
February 17, 2011
Abhijit Joshi, an alumnus of the Michener Center for Writers, has been distinguished as the Graduate School’s Outstanding Graduate Alumnus of the year.
Abortion bill passes committee phase
February 10, 2011
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs voted Wednesday to proceed with a pre-abortion sonogram bill after hearing testimony from supporters and opponents.
Super Bowl gets Texans gearing up for business
February 7, 2011
Despite last weeks inclement weather conditions, businesses in the Arlington area are expecting to increase their revenue by hosting this years Super Bowl championship.
Students protest community college cuts at Capitol
February 3, 2011
Temperatures in the teens and strong winds didnt stop the crowd of more than 500 students that rallied at the Capitol in response to the proposed 30-percent budget cuts for community colleges in Texas.
Potential TEXAS Grant cuts may burden future freshmen
January 27, 2011
More than 27,000 pending high school graduates may not be able to get the funding they need to receive higher education in the next biennium because of a proposed cut to the TEXAS Grant budget.
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