Archive for: Central Health
UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Kirk Watson on the Dell Medical School
By Andrew Roush
State Senator Kirk Watson discusses the Dell Medical School, its new dean, and how UT is like Kevin Bacon. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) represents most of Travis and...
UT Scouts Location for Medical School
By Andrew Roush
The medical school steering committee is considering locations near the University, and the decision may come soon. With a new name and a new vice provost leading...
TXEXplainer: Prop 1 Passed. What’s Next?
By Andrew Roush
After the election, both proponents and opponents of the measure are wondering the same thing: what happens now? On Tuesday, Travis County voters approved Central...
Prop 1 Passes: UT-Austin Gets a Med School
By Andrew Roush
With the passage of Central Health Proposition 1, UT-Austin is on its way toward getting a medical school. Update: At a press conference at the Tower Wednesday...
Thor and Wills: Build the Med School
By Thor and Wills
Current and former Student Government leaders come out in support of Travis County’s Central Health Proposition 1. Editor’s note: After 19 former student...
‘One Tough Grandma’ Says Prop 1 Will Pay Off Big Time
By Andrew Roush
The straight-shooting UT alumna is leading an independent community organization, and sounding off in favor of Prop 1. Carole Keeton Strayhorn doesn’t mince...
Powers Reiterates “Tremendous” Value of Prop 1 at UT Nursing School
By Andrew Roush
With a week until election day, UT-Austin President Bill Powers emphasizes the need to pass Prop 1, and the importance of a medical school for the University and...
19 Former Student Body Presidents Endorse Prop 1
By Andrew Roush
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...
Prop 1 an Innovative Way to Fund a Medical School
By Bill Powers
Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and San Antonio all have medical schools. Houston has two, not counting one in nearby Galveston. El Paso has a medical school. College...
Students Gather to Voice Support for Prop 1
By Andrew Roush
Orange-clad student leaders met under an overcast sky at Gregory Gym plaza Friday to announce their support for Central Health Proposition 1. The passage of the...
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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