The Boy Scouts of America has lifted its ban on openly gay members, but UT students and former Scouts who support the decision say the organization must do more to promote the acceptance of homosexuality, both for those in the organization and those who have left it.
Academic research can promote understanding, bring our international neighbors closer and helping the University to play the role of an advocate for the marginalized.
Menand talked to the Texan about his ideas about higher education in the context of battles the UT System Board of Regents and the UT administration continue to wage over the future of our University.
Next time UT students visit the LBJ Presidential Library, they should reconsider the standard assessments of our former presidents and look not at each individual color but at the tapestry that weaves together U.S. foreign policy.