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UT Student Government passes resolution to increase visibility of auto-graduation policies

By Katie Balevic - Updated on February 8, 2018 at 12:57 am

Student Government passed a joint resolution Tuesday to increase the visibility of auto-graduation, a process that has caused confusion among students pursuing multiple degrees and other non-traditional tracks through the University.
UT included in discrimination database released by US Department of Education

By Allyson Waller - Updated on February 2, 2018 at 12:15 am

UT has at least five complaints of sex discrimination or disability discrimination pending investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, according to online data the department released last month.
University pilots ‘observer-only’ access on Canvas for athletic academic coordinators

By Brianna Stone - Updated on February 2, 2018 at 12:05 am

The University and athletics department launched a pilot program this semester that monitors student athletes on Canvas to provide them with better academic support.
Student accused of sexual assault sues UT Austin ahead of hearing

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on February 1, 2018 at 10:47 pm

An unnamed student accused of sexual assault is suing UT ahead of a Title IX hearing set for next week. The hearing will decide if he should be punished with a potential two-year suspension.
French ambassador to the US celebrates UT-France endowment

By Maria Mendez - Updated on January 31, 2018 at 11:40 pm

Gerard Araud, the French ambassador to the U.S., signed the Cécile DeWitt-Morette France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund with UT President Gregory Fenves during a Wednesday ceremony.
University begins search for vice president of Division of Diversity and Community Engagement

By Mason Carroll - Updated on January 31, 2018 at 11:18 pm

The search for the new vice president for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement has begun, and UT President Gregory Fenves has announced a 13-member committee to search for a candidate to fill the position.
UT professor continues job after domestic abuse charges

By Anna Lassmann - Updated on January 26, 2018 at 12:12 am

Pharmacy professor Richard Morrisett will remain at UT, despite pleading guilty to a felony charge after strangling his girlfriend until “she saw stars” in May 2016, according to an investigation by the Austin American-Statesman.
LGBTQ Studies Program offers minor or certificate for students

By Brianna Stone - Updated on January 24, 2018 at 11:48 pm

After many years of planning, the LGBTQ Studies Program launched for the 2017–2018 academic year last fall, bringing a new track of coursework for students.
Crucial grant supports health research on Central Texas

By Carlos Diaz - Updated on January 24, 2018 at 11:47 pm

The National Endowment for the Humanities, NEH, will fund the early stages of an ambitious project documenting the health struggles of Central Texans.
Interpersonal Violence Peer Support program celebrates grand opening

By Kateri David - Updated on January 24, 2018 at 11:45 pm

On Wednesday evening, students and faculty gathered in the Student Services Building to commemorate the grand opening of Interpersonal Violence Peer Support, a student-led program that offers free confidential peer support for students impacted by sexual assault, harassment and other kinds of interpersonal violence.

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