Texas universities are moving online, but how do you learn circuit welding or vocal ensemble by videoconference? What happens when campus jobs dry up? And will anyone get to walk the stage come graduation day? Full Story
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In making the decision, UT prioritized on-time graduation and keeping the campus open for those who rely on it for accommodation and work, President Gregory Fenves said. Full Story
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Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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More than a dozen Texas schools are extending spring break and moving to online classes, at least temporarily. Some universities said they will cancel in-person instruction for the rest of the semester. Full Story
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An internal investigation found that unqualified students were admitted and given scholarships at Texas Southern's law school and unearthed allegations of kickbacks to an admissions official. The incidents led to the ouster of university President Austin Lane. Full Story
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The College Station campus said it has no further plans to halt in-person instruction. The decision comes as universities across the country have begun moving classes online or switching to take-home exams, in response to the novel coronavirus. Full Story
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Vistasp Karbhari defended himself to the University of Central Florida against a pending lawsuit by calling it baseless. Full Story
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Students studying overseas are being brought home, and handshakes are discouraged as colleges and universities try to curtail coronavirus risks. No cases have been reported so far. Full Story
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The school will make termination the “presumptive punishment” for employees who commit sexual assault or sexual harassment, among other offenses. It will also make available to the public information about those found responsible but not fired for such offenses. Full Story
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Center took a $100,000 bribe in exchange for marking a prospective student a tennis recruit. The student had no background in tennis and left the team shortly after being accepted into the university. Full Story
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Regents had accused President Austin Lane of failing to report allegations of fraud in the university admissions process and other contract violations. Their agreement to end his tenure contains no claims of wrongdoing. Full Story
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In this edition of Tenth Talks, a Texas Tribune video series on the next 10 years of Texas, three of the state’s top higher education leaders and innovators predict what’s in store for their field. Full Story
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Legislation passed last year increases university transparency and strengthens the state's definition of hazing. But advocates say when it comes to enforcement, kicking fraternities off campus isn't enough. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith moderates a discussion with Keller, who has been higher education commissioner since October. Full Story
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At three lonely satellite campuses of Sul Ross State University, students and teachers say they're stuck with broken technology and few resources. Their dreams of blooming into an independent four-year university seem doomed, but they hope things might get better under a new university president. Full Story
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President Austin Lane was suspended in mid-January from the top post at the historically black school in Houston with little explanation. Now regents have voted to terminate him over allegations of admissions irregularities and other contract violations. Full Story
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The university confirmed three gunshot victims at a residence hall on campus. There are two confirmed deaths. A toddler at the scene was taken to the hospital for treatment. Full Story
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The Dell Foundation's $100 million gift to the University of Texas is a 10-year commitment to provide funds and services to Pell Grant recipients. Full Story
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"You're not trying to help us," university President Greg Fenves and other administrators were told at an emotional public meeting called after months of campus protests. Full Story
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College officials say there was no impropriety because their chief financial officer disclosed the conflict and had no say in the furniture purchased from the family store. An internal audit cleared the school and CFO of wrongdoing. Full Story
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