Texas students who apply to UT-Austin for the fall 2017 semester will need to be in the top 7 percent of their high school class to gain automatic admission, which is tougher than the 2016 threshold.
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Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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In Punishing SMU, NCAA Cites Academic Fraud, Unethical Actions
In an announcement Tuesday, the NCAA said a former administrative assistant for the basketball team took an online course for a recruit to help him become eligible to play at the school.
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Sexual Assault Common, Outcry Rare at UT-Austin, Texas A&M
More than 18 percent of female undergraduates at the University of Texas at Austin and about 15 percent at Texas A&M say they have been sexually assaulted since arriving on campus, according to comprehensive surveys released Monday.
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Video: Fenves on Campus Carry
At our 9/21 conversation, Gregory Fenves, the President of the University of Texas at Austin, talked about the coming implementation of campus carry legislation.
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Video: Fenves on UT Admissions
At our 9/21 conversation, Gregory Fenves, the President of the University of Texas at Austin, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding UT’s admissions policies.
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Video: Fenves on Steve Patterson
At our 9/21 conversation, Gregory Fenves, the President of the University of Texas at Austin, talked about the departure of Athletic Director Steve Patterson.
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Video: A Conversation with Gregory Fenves
Full video of my 9/21 conversation with Gregory Fenves, the President of the University of Texas at Austin.
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Relationships Key to New UT Athletics Director
In a contrast with his predecessor, interim athletics director Mike Perrin is known for the relationships he has built across the University of Texas at Austin campus. He said Wednesday that he hopes to use those relationships to rebuild fan support.
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Texas A&M to Open Satellite Campus Near McAllen
Texas A&M University on Tuesday announced plans to open a satellite campus near McAllen that will offer students the chance to earn degrees from A&M’s main campus in College Station without leaving the Rio Grande Valley.
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Patterson’s Exit Brings Another Big Expense for UT-Austin Sports
Steve Patterson will leave the University of Texas at Austin less than two years after signing a contract that pays $1.4 million per year through August 2019. He was promised a 2.5 percent raise each year through the deal, which didn’t include a buyout.