(Austin, TX) — The University of Texas at Austin police are investigating bullet casings left last week at various spots on campus along with bizarre messages. The “Dallas Morning News” reports one of the messages read, quote, “in the land of pigs, the butcher is king.” U-T students and professors have been actively protesting the […]
Big 12 Deal May Be Brewing Between UT, UH
July 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — A back-room deal may be brewing between the University of Texas and the University of Houston over the Cougars’ desire to gain admission into the Big 12 Conference.
Three Of Nation’s Highest Paid University Executives In Texas
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Undated) — University of Houston Chancellor Renu Khator is the highest paid state university executive in the nation.
UT-Austin Faculty Can Ban Guns In Offices
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — The University of Texas at Austin is giving its faculty and staff the option of banning weapons from their personal offices when the new Campus Carry Law goes into effect August 1st. The UT regents passed the exception yesterday, but, at the same time, allowed licensed gun carriers on campus to keep a bullet in the chamber of their guns if they so desired. UT-Austin President Greg Fenves has argued that keeping a round in the chamber will lead to accidental shootings.
Senator Wants UT’s Purchase Of Land in Houston Investigated
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Houston, TX) — It’s no secret that the University of Houston is upset over the recent purchase of property in Houston by the UT System and now a state senator is getting involved. Democrat John Whitmire wants the state auditor to investigate the purchase to “ensure complete transparency and accountability of our higher education dollars.” UT says it plans to build an “intellectual hub” in Houston, but UH calls the move an “invasion” and unnecessary.
Texas AG Fires Back At UT Professors Suing Over CC
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is firing back at UT-Austin professors suing to block the Campus Carry Law from going into effect August 1st. Paxton calls the lawsuit “baseless” and plans to defend the law vigorously in court. The three professors say armed students in the classroom would stifle discussions on emotional issues like abortion and that’s a violation of the First Amendment.
2015 TTU Appathon Canceled
February 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The 2015 TTU Appathon scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
Wintry weather has forced the closure of classes and campus events at Texas Tech University today.
The 2015 TTU Appathon has been rescheduled for next weekend, March 6 & 7.
UT Fires Defensive Coordinator Diaz
September 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — The Texas Longhorns are moving in a different direction on defense.
UT Resonds to Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN – U.T. Austin officials are reacting to today’s ruling on the university’s use of race as a factor in admissions.
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