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Economic slump prevents students from going abroad

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Economic reality and money problems may be cooling the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to study abroad, just two years after students' interest in foreign study was at an all-time high.

UTB president makes Time top 10

When Juliet García accepted the nomination for the presidency of Texas Southmost College in 1986, she didn’t realize she was making history.

Climate meeting provides hope

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. climate chief has a message for naysayers about the Copenhagen climate conference next month: It will succeed.

Texas-Kansas Matchups

Quarterbacks Texas: Colt McCoy has a chance to become the all-time winningest quarterback in college football history against Kansas on senior night at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Last week, the senior completed 23 of 34 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a rout of Baylor.

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Robotics

David Yanoshak, president of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society discusses the UT organization that focuses in the field of robotics. Produced by Paul De La Cerda. Full story

Powers reviews budget with lawmakers

UT President William Powers met with members of the Austin delegation of the state Legislature Wednesday to address their concerns about budget cuts at the University.

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Students back health benefits

Speakers rally in support of domestic partner benefits at UT

More than 60 students gathered Thursday to support domestic partnership benefits for University faculty and staff.

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NCAA survey reveals UT football players have low graduation rates

The UT football program is in hot pursuit of the top ranking in the Bowl Championship Series poll, but graduation data released by the NCAA this week show the Longhorn football players are lagging behind other top programs in completion of degrees.

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Photographer views Austin through new lens

Austinites often pass by the same buildings and landmarks every day without giving them a second thought or considering what they might mean for the rest of society.

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