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Texas A&M faculty supports DEI program: 'These are small steps, but more is needed'
By David Beasley | Oct 26, 2022
The Texas A&M University Faculty Senate recently voted to support a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program called ACES.
UT associate professor on robot study: 'Robotic systems are becoming more ubiquitous'
By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2022
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) will spend the next half-decade working with dog-like delivery robots on campus to see how people interact with them, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Texas State student: 'At night time, there’s a lot of dark spots on campus'
By John Suayan | Oct 6, 2022
A Hill Country university conducted its first safety walk late last month since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Texas Freedom Caucus: Critical race theory is ‘polluting the minds of Texas children’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 3, 2022
The Texas Freedom Caucus is demanding the Texas State Board of Education amend the suggested changes that have been made to the state’s social studies curriculum for public grade school students.
Hartzell on future plans for flagship structure at UT: 'Soon, the tower will shine even brighter'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has announced that its flagship architectural landmark will undergo renovations for the first time ever.
UT to start anew on fire-ravaged field station: 'We’re starting from bare Earth in hard-burned areas like this'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is looking to start from zero with one of its research facilities in the Hill Country.
Morath on first TEA ratings since 2019: 'Statewide policy in Texas continues to remain focused on meeting the needs of students'
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2022
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its first public school A–F accountability ratings on Monday since before the COVID-19 pandemic, per Austin-based media outlets.
Hartzell on additional $45 million investment in Giant Magellan Telescope: 'The universe awaits!'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) will make an additional $45 million investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in Chile, per a school-issued press release.
Austin among top-10 U.S. metro areas ranked the most educated, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Jul 28, 2022
Austin ranked in the top 10 of 150 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) analyzed in a new WalletHub study which examines the places with the most educated residents based on criteria such bachelor’s-degree prevalence and educational system quality.
Texas State associate professor on new Harry Styles course: 'This is what tenure looks like'
By John Suayan | Jul 20, 2022
A former member of one of the most popular boy bands of the last decade will be the focal point of a new class at Texas State University in San Marcos, Austin-based media outlets reported.
UFCU, ACC create new scholarship: 'We can’t wait to see the positive impact'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has partnered with the Austin Community College District (ACC) to create a new $5 million scholarship endowment, according to a press release.
Austin ISD names Mays interim superintendent: 'Thank you all for your faith in me'
By John Suayan | Jun 16, 2022
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Anthony Mays as its interim superintendent on Tuesday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
TAMU's Banks on $50 million gift from Buc-ee's founder: 'He remains connected to his university'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The owner of what's arguably Texas's most popular convenience store has given back to his alma mater, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Woman graduates from UT with Zoom-loving cat: 'It's like she almost wanted to listen in on it'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2022
Nearly 12,000 students graduated from the University of Texas at Austin (UT) this year, but as Austin FOX affiliate KTBC reported, a young cat is a member of the class as well.
Abbott: 'Texans are grieving for victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
A mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde claimed the lives of 19 students and a teacher on Tuesday (May 24), per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Elizalde tabbed lone finalist for Dallas ISD superintendent: 'She has been unwavering in her support of our students, faculty and staff'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has tabbed Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde the lone finalist for its top office, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
UT on late resident feline: 'A welcoming friend on our campus for many years'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The University of Texas community is mourning the loss of Domino, the most well-known of the cats that roam the sprawling campus in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Chacon on late UT counterpart Carter: 'He made the profession better through his steadfast dedication and integrity'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
University of Texas Police Chief David Carter died from an undisclosed form of cancer at the age of 64 on Friday (April 22), the school's news department reported.
Sharp on free tuition for Ukrainian Texas A&M students: 'Our students from Ukraine are in a unique, sad and difficult position'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
Ukrainian students attending any of its 11 campuses and research centers will have their tuition covered in light of the war in their native country, Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Chancellor John Sharp said, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
'The demands are clear': Nine Texas colleges, universities among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon has partnered with nine Texas colleges and universities to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.