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UT Climbs Higher in World Reputation Ranking

March 5, 2013 11:34 am | no comments

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...

UT National Medal of Science Winners Reflect on Their Success

February 12, 2013 5:49 pm | no comments

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...

Ohio State President Says UT an Example for Graduation Rates

January 29, 2013 1:51 pm | no comments

This article was first published by the Daily Texan under the title “Letter recommends higher education focuses on bettering graduation rates.” As...

Powers Announces Major Push for Efficiency

January 29, 2013 10:44 am | no comments

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...

UT, A&M Among Nation’s Best Values: Report

December 6, 2012 8:44 am | no comments

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...

Yes, College Is Still Worth It [Infographic]

November 16, 2012 11:29 am | no comments

Sharing Democratic Values…and a Little Longhorn Spirit

November 6, 2012 9:00 am | 1 comment

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...

TXEXplainer: Why Top 10 Percent Is Now Top 7

November 2, 2012 3:20 pm | 5 comments

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...

Hutchison: Higher Education—A Great Investment for Texas

November 1, 2012 11:30 am | 2 comments

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...

19 Former Student Body Presidents Endorse Prop 1

October 30, 2012 4:10 pm | no comments

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...