University of Texas officials confirmed the departure on Tuesday morning.
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Texas universities ramp up online teaching amid coronavirus pandemic
Professors and instructors are polishing their technical skills — with a little trepidation among technological Luddites — as Texas colleges move courses online. The transition is marked by uncertainty, including over how courses like labs and art can be taught virtually.
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UT, A&M among Texas colleges postponing graduation ceremonies and moving classes online for the semester
The announcements are among the latest responses to the novel coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended canceling gatherings with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks.
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Degrees of anxiety: As college classrooms empty, students fear for educations, jobs
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?
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/12: Dallas-Fort Worth up to 13 cases, Houston area has 17
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas colleges and universities are going online because of coronavirus. Here’s what they’re doing.
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.
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As coronavirus threat looms large over universities, UT president explains why his isn’t going online-only
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.
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Alleged bribes, kickbacks for law school admission at heart of Texas Southern University turmoil
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.
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Texas A&M cancels two days of classes to prepare for coronavirus
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.
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UT-Arlington president announces resignation and looks for job in Florida
Vistasp Karbhari defended himself to the University of Central Florida against a pending lawsuit by calling it baseless.
