The Longhorn Band will not play the “The Eyes of Texas” at this Saturday’s football game between the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University after a survey of members revealed several students are refusing to play the traditional alma mater song, according to The Daily Texan.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Texas State University pauses diversity training after Trump executive order threatens federal funding
Trump’s executive order, signed on Sept. 22, requires federal contractors and agencies that receive federal grants to discontinue training that contains “any form of race or sex stereotyping” and other “divisive concepts,” which could include discussions of the existence of white supremacy.
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Coronavirus in Texas
As Texas asks her to repay unemployment aid, a Dallas County instructor faces confusing appeals process to fight back
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to recoup $214 million in unemployment benefits it says people were overpaid this year. A North Texas woman says appealing the agency’s findings is an uphill battle through an opaque appeals process.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas colleges offer free coronavirus tests. Why aren’t more students getting tested?
Halfway through the semester, schools are reporting participation rates far below their goals, prompting at least one school to go so far as to offer prizes to students who volunteer to get a coronavirus test.
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Reopening Texas Schools
Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing “issues”
Data released this week showing reported coronavirus infection breakdowns by school district has been withdrawn by state health officials after “issues” were discovered.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Coronavirus restrictions and remote learning may hamper college student voter turnout
Campaigns, political organizations and students at schools across Texas say they’re worried and frustrated that pandemic health restrictions are stymying efforts to register and turn out students to vote.
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Reopening Texas Universities
Jay Hartzell officially named University of Texas at Austin president
The board approved an annual salary of $795,000 for Hartzell as interim president in June.
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Coronavirus in Texas
As Texas college towns emerge as coronavirus hot spots, universities try to keep students from infecting locals
In counties where four-year college students make up at least 10% of the population, cases have grown 34% since Aug. 19, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. That’s compared with 23% in counties with a smaller proportion of students.
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UH Hobby School Launches Center with $6.5 Million Endowment
The UH Hobby School Establishes Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership with a $6.5 million endowment.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Analysis: COVID-19’s almost incomprehensible toll in Texas
We’ve lost a lot of Texans already and will surely lose more to the coronavirus. Doesn’t it seem like there should at least be a moment of silence?
