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....
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UT’s New Particle Accelerator Could Democratize Scientific Research
You may only know them from the dentist’s office, but x-rays are pretty important when it comes to research. Used in nearly every scientific discipline, x-ray...
State Budget Chief Moves to Impeach UT Regent
The Republican House appropriations chair is working on a resolution to impeach UT System regent Wallace Hall. Multiple sources reported Thursday that Waxahachie...
Lawmakers, Students React to Perry’s Veto of Regents Bill
Despite passage by large, bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate, Gov. Rick Perry vetoed Senate Bill 15 on Friday afternoon. SB 15 would have more strictly...
Did This Alum Write the Great American Novel? [Podcast]
Philipp Meyer’s second book, The Son, has been called arguably the best American novel of the century so far. The author, a graduate of UT’s acclaimed...
Perry Vetoes Regents Bill
Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed a bill intended to address legislators’ concerns with the behavior of some University of Texas regents. Gov. Rick Perry vetoed...
John Wayne, “The Searchers,” and the Future of Journalism [Podcast]
Glenn Frankel, director of UT’s School of Journalism, discusses his latest book about John Ford’s iconic western and the next chapter in his own career. Glenn...
Legislators Urge Perry to Add Campus Construction to Special Session
With the clock ticking down on the special session, legislators are looking to avoid missing another deadline for university infrastructure projects—and they need...
The Darker Side of Disney [Podcast]
UT sophomore Jon “Paint” Cozart‘s Internet success relies on a deep knowledge of pop culture and a hefty dose of humor—not to mention a great...
UT Advocates Podcast: Poor State of (Civic) Affairs
A new study finds shockingly low rates of civic participation in Texas. We talk with the Strauss Institute’s Regina Lawrence about the findings and what they...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor
