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UT National Medal of Science Winners Reflect on Their Success
By Andrew Roush
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
By Amanda Voeller
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
By Andrew Roush
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
By Andrew Roush
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...
Sharing Democratic Values…and a Little Longhorn Spirit
By Jenifer Sarver
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
By Andrew Roush
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
By Kay Bailey Hutchison
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
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...
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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