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As Israel-Hamas war sparks tensions on Texas campuses, universities struggle with how to respond
Read full article: As Israel-Hamas war sparks tensions on Texas campuses, universities struggle with how to respondA series of incidents across Texas campuses have brought attention to universitiesā handling of heated political debates about the war.
Rice University relocates its founderās remains after reckoning with his ties to slavery
Read full article: Rice University relocates its founderās remains after reckoning with his ties to slaveryWilliam āWillyā Rice, the founder of Rice University, will be buried at his family plot after students called for his removal due to his slave-owning past.
As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice Universityās inclusion efforts march on
Read full article: As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice Universityās inclusion efforts march onDEI efforts have become a lightning rod for debate in American higher education. At the private Houston university, officials admit impact is hard to measure ā but they also see progress from their work.
UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Courtās ending use of race in admissions
Read full article: UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Courtās ending use of race in admissionsNo other public universities use race as a factor, but Texas private schools like Rice and Southern Methodist University will be impacted.
For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old wounds
Read full article: For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old woundsSevere weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.
Linda Coffee argued Roe v. Wade. Now, sheās watching its demise.
Read full article: Linda Coffee argued Roe v. Wade. Now, sheās watching its demise.Coffee was just 30 when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with her argument that the constitutional right to privacy extended to abortion: āI thought, OK, well this is done now. I was thinking the [abortion] question was settled for as long as the country lasted.ā
New insulin regulating implant helps type 1 diabetes patients
Read full article: New insulin regulating implant helps type 1 diabetes patientsWithout insulin, people are forced to manage their type 1 diabetes with injections and medications. Now, thereās new hope that could replace the monitors and pumps for good.
The pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didnāt need the SAT. They might never go back.
Read full article: The pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didnāt need the SAT. They might never go back.Many Texas public universities have committed to accepting students who do not submit SAT or ACT standardized test scores, signaling that test-optional policies could be here to stay.
Texas may get a coastal storm barrier, but will it be too late?
Read full article: Texas may get a coastal storm barrier, but will it be too late?The federal infrastructure billās passage renewed hopes that Texas would finally get a coastal storm barrier. But Galveston and Houston could still get hit by a hurricane before it is built.
Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid
Read full article: Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aidA federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.
Rice University names school Provost Reginald DesRoches as next president
Read full article: Rice University names school Provost Reginald DesRoches as next presidentDesRoches is an internationally recognized structural engineer and earthquake resilience expert. He will be the first immigrant and first Black man to lead the private Houston university.
As Islamic holidays near, Texas Muslims back bill creating a more inclusive calendar for government employees
Read full article: As Islamic holidays near, Texas Muslims back bill creating a more inclusive calendar for government employeesUT-Austin wonāt require SAT or ACT scores for 2022 applications due testing limitations because of COVID-19
Read full article: UT-Austin wonāt require SAT or ACT scores for 2022 applications due testing limitations because of COVID-19The University of Texas at Austin is suspending the SAT and ACT test score requirement for fall 2022 applicants, citing continued limited access to testing opportunities for students due the COVID-19 pandemic. AdLast year, multiple Texas universities temporarily scrapped the testing requirement for the 2021 applicants, including Texas A&M University, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University. In Austin, St. Edward's University had been planning to permanently waive ACT and SAT requirements for months, Dean of Admissions Drew Nichols told The Texas Tribune last spring. Last year, the University of California system announced its campuses would begin phasing out the ACT and SAT immediately. AdDisclosure: Baylor University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, St. Edwardās University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University and University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Baylor students must test weekly for COVID-19. Those who keep missing tests could lose Wi-Fi access.
Read full article: Baylor students must test weekly for COVID-19. Those who keep missing tests could lose Wi-Fi access.Diagnosticians process COVID-19 testing samples at the new state-of-the-art COVID-19 testing lab and research facility in Waco, developed through a new partnership between Baylor University and My Labs Direct. Baylor University began the spring semester on Jan. 19, with weekly testing an important part of comprehensive COVID-19 measures to ensure a safe learning community. If they miss three tests, theyāll also lose Wi-Fi access on campus, with the goal of limiting student activity in campus buildings. Officials would not share how much the multimillion-dollar lab and weekly testing costs. All students, faculty and staff were also required to have a negative COVID-19 test result before returning to campus at Baylor.