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Rent to learn

As students try to stretch strained budgets, interest in textbook rentals is growing and more companies are offering the service.

State might cut UT budget

At a Staff Council meeting Thursday, UT Chief Financial Officer Kevin Hegarty said it was still unclear how statewide budget cuts proposed by Gov. Rick Perry’s office could impact the University.

BU in talks to build strength

In an e-mail to the university Thursday, Interim President David Garland announced publicly for the first time that Baylor is in discussions with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital regarding a strengthened affiliation, but not a merger.

Shuttle service stopped

Students residing at nearby apartment complexes have been left without shuttle service to the Main Campus for more than a week, and UTSA transportation officials are requiring a $10,000 fee from the complexes before service will resume.

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