Free Freshman Year? Texas State To Try It Out
The Texas State University System is experimenting with massive open online courses to allow students to arrive on campus with a full year of credit at minimal cost. Full Story
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University of Houston Pours Millions into Sports
In recent years, the University of Houston has transferred more than $100 million from its academic side to athletics, aiming to shore up struggling athletic programs and enhance its bid to become a tier one university, and maybe a member of the Big 12. Full Story
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UT-Austin Removes Confederate Statue
The Jefferson Davis statue will no longer cast a shadow on the University Texas main mall after its removal Sunday morning. Full Story
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UT-Austin to Remove Confederate Statue Sunday
Days after a state district judge gave the go-ahead, the University of Texas at Austin plans to remove a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from a plaza on campus Sunday. Full Story
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Judge: UT Confederate Statue Can Be Removed
The statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis at the University of Texas at Austin will soon be taken down. Its removal was cleared Thursday by a state district judge, who threw out a challenge filed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans seeking to block UT-Austin’s plan to remove the sculpture. Full Story
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Judge Set to Consider Future of UT Confederate Statue
University of Texas at Austin leaders want to remove a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from a prominent place on campus. On Thursday, a judge may allow them to cross the final hurdle to do so. Full Story
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Baylor May Face Legal Fallout from Rape Case
Baylor University's lawyers reportedly were in the courtroom during most of football player Sam Ukwuachu's rape trial last week. Now that he's been convicted, the school faces the possibility of lawsuits and federal scrutiny. Full Story
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After Student Death, Texas Tech Overhauls Greek Life
Almost a year after an alcohol-related student death and a fraternity party that featured offensive sexual decorations, Texas Tech University is boosting its oversight of fraternities and sororities ahead of the fall recruitment period. Full Story
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A&M Drops Bid To Host Presidential Debate
Texas A&M University has dropped out of the race to host a presidential debate in 2016, citing high costs and logistical challenges. Two other Texas sites remain in contention. Full Story
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UT-Austin Team to Develop Campus Carry Plans
University of Texas at Austin President Greg Fenves announced Thursday that he has convened a group of students, faculty and staff to recommend policies for the school to comply with a new state law that will allow the concealed carrying of gun on college campuses. Full Story
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Following Controversy, UT System Amends Admissions Policy
The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a new admissions policy for its 10 universities Thursday, mandating strict guidelines for how and when letters of recommendation are considered. Full Story
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UT System Sues AG Paxton to Stop Records Release
The University of Texas System is suing Attorney General Ken Paxton over his office's ruling that the system must release certain records related to an admissions investigation of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Former UT President Joins Law Firm
Former University of Texas at Austin President William Powers has joined the law firm of Jackson Walker, according to the firm. Full Story
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State College Aid Becoming Less Accessible for Middle Class
Lawmakers have pumped millions into financial aid for low-income residents and are phasing out programs with less strict income requirements. Is the middle class is being left out? This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Challenged Vetoes Leave $200 Million in Limbo
With varying degrees of concern, a smattering of government offices and institutions around the state are waiting to learn the fate of more than $200 million in funds that the governor might — or might not — have excised from the state budget. Full Story
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To Build Student Housing, Texas A&M Looks to the Private Sector
Texas A&M is partnering with an Irving company and a nonprofit corporation to add 3,400 beds' worth of housing near campus. School officials estimate it could generate hundreds of millions of dollars. Full Story
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Program Aims to Give College Credit Where it's Due
Across Texas, tens of thousands of students have earned enough college credit for an associate degree without knowing it. A new project led by the University of Texas at Austin hopes to track them down. Full Story
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New State Goal: 60 Percent of Adults With a Degree By 2030
With an eye on keeping up with demographic changes and competing with other states and countries, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has adopted a new goal: Get 60 percent of Texans between 25 and 34 a postsecondary degree by 2030. Full Story
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UT System: Hall Doesn't Have Right to Sue McRaven
The University of Texas System, seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from Regent Wallace Hall against Chancellor William McRaven, says in a court filing that Hall is, in short, suing McRaven "for refusing to violate federal and state privacy laws." Full Story
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Waller County DA: Bland's Death Won't Be "Swept Under the Rug"
As Waller County authorities vowed on Friday to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanged at the county jail, the Texas Department of Public Safety moved forward on a separate inquiry into how arrest procedures were violated in the case. Full Story
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