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UT System does not collect data on efficacy of tobacco-free policy

By Areeba Amer - Updated on October 10, 2019 at 11:21 pm

While the UT System has had a 100% tobacco-free policy across all campuses since 2017, the system does not currently collect data about tobacco use on campuses to see if the policy led to a decrease systemwide, said Dr. David Lakey, chief medical officer of the UT System.
Q&A: New UT System executive vice chancellor discusses future plans for system health institutions

By Areeba Amer - Updated on October 7, 2019 at 11:42 pm

Former Texas state representative John Zerwas assumed his new position as executive vice chancellor for health affairs for the UT System Oct. 1. As part of his new position, he oversees and provides guidance to the system’s six health institutions. The Daily Texan sat down with Zerwas to discuss his plans for the health institutions.
UT and Texas A&M System chancellors discuss free tuition, population growth

By Areeba Amer - Updated on September 27, 2019 at 5:56 pm

As the Texas population continues to grow, the UT System is working with other institutions to ensure all Texans have access to higher education, UT System chancellor James Milliken said.
UT Austin works with UT System to ensure potential tuition increases are necessary

By Areeba Amer - Updated on September 27, 2019 at 12:03 am

The UT System will now be working with its eight academic institutions, including UT-Austin, to develop potential tuition and fee increases and ensure any increases are absolutely necessary for the institution.
UT System family leave policy causes employees to adapt

By Areeba Amer - Updated on September 11, 2019 at 10:58 pm

When Dr. Gurur Biliciler-Denktas was planning to have her second child while working in the UT System, she didn’t opt to use the 12 weeks of unpaid family leave provided by the system. Instead, she saved her paid vacation and sick leave.
Student Advisory Council meets to craft recommendations for UT System Board of Regents

By Laura Morales - Updated on September 9, 2019 at 1:27 pm

The Student Advisory Council to the UT System met this weekend to discuss supportive resources for sexual assault victims, international students and “at-risk” students across their campuses.
UT System Board of Regents approves $21.1 billion systemwide budget

By Areeba Amer - Updated on August 30, 2019 at 12:04 am

The UT System budget has increased nearly 7.4% since the last fiscal year due to an increase in projected budgeted revenue, according to the recently approved budget report.
Anna Hiss Gymnasium renovations receive $24.5 million in funding

By Laura Morales - Updated on August 26, 2019 at 12:14 am

The University received $24.5 million from the UT System Board of Regents on Aug. 15 to convert the Anna Hiss Gymnasium into a robotics research space by spring 2021.
UT to provide free tuition to families earning up to $65,000

By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on July 9, 2019 at 5:07 pm

Starting in the fall of 2020, in-state undergraduate students who come from families with yearly incomes of up to $65,000 will see their tuition and fees paid for in full by a new University endowment.
Legislative session ends, UT receives small increase in state funding

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on May 28, 2019 at 10:20 pm

The 86th legislative session ended Monday, and UT got a modest increase in funding, mirroring the last legislative session two years ago.

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