Archive for: francisco cigarroa
Swords Down: Regents Pursue Peace After Controversial Week
By Andrew Roush
The stage was set. With national media attention pointed at UT, Thursday’s UT System Board of Regents meeting was poised to be a textbook example of political...
Student Leaders Back the President (and Other Updates from the Powers Struggle)
By Andrew Roush
On the eve of possibly the most anticipated Board of Regents meeting in the history of UT, more voices from both sides of the struggle over UT-Austin president...
Cigarroa Defends His Ultimatum to Powers
By Andrew Roush
Since last Thursday, the ongoing tensions between UT-Austin and its governing board have overtaken the political discourse and swallowed up column inches in news...
Chancellor to Conduct System-Wide Admissions Inquiry
By Rose Cahalan
A report released this week by the UT System found that letters of recommendation from legislators may in some cases have carried extra weight in UT-Austin admissions—and...
International Students Get a Texas Welcome
By Andrew Roush
While a student at UT, Carlos Zaffirini Jr., BBA ’03, JD ’06, Life Member, studied abroad in Monterrey, Mexico. Like most international students, he enjoyed...
Despite Tension, Regents Keep Powers as UT President
By Andrew Roush
At a closely watched UT System Board of Regents meeting, the System’s top administrator acknowledged a tense relationship between regents and UT-Austin president...
Regents Endorse Review of Records Compliance
By Andrew Roush
Regents have ordered a review of UT’s compliance with the Texas Public Information Act as a records controversy continues to make headlines. Update: 5:10...
Regents Honor Top Faculty with $1.6 Million in Awards
By Amy Madden
The best educators in the University of Texas System are about to get a little something extra for all their hard work. The UT System Board of Regents will award 63...
Chancellor Honored by Top Hispanic Leadership Group
By Andrew Roush
UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa is poised to receive national honors for his leadership in education and medicine. When the Congressional Hispanic Caucus...
Regents Yield to Legislative Wishes
By Andrew Roush
After pressure from legislators, the board votes to turn over documents relating to UT-Austin but will ask the attorney general to investigate the UT Law School...
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award
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The Long Game Brings Local Heroes From the Putting Green to the Silver Screen
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Beloved Director Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award