Archive for: Fisher
Supreme Court Affirms UT’s Use of Race in Admissions
By Rose Cahalan
In a 4-3 vote Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that UT-Austin may continue considering race in admissions decisions—putting an end to an eight-year legal...
Supreme Court to Rehear Fisher Case
By Rose Cahalan
The future of race in admissions is once again headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court announced Monday that it will rehear the case of Abigail Fisher,...
Court Sides 2-1 With UT in Fisher Case
By Rose Cahalan
In a 2-1 decision Tuesday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court upheld an earlier ruling that UT did not violate the 14th Amendment by refusing admission to Abigail Fisher. The...
The Best Texas Exes Stories of 2013
By Alcalde Staff
A look back at the Longhorn newsmakers, groundbreakers, and viral sensations of an unforgettable year. It was an undeniably big year on the Forty Acres. From impeachment...
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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