What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests
Many college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israelโs war in Gaza.
17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment
UT-Dallas is the second campus in Texas where Department of Public Safety troopers have made arrests while breaking up protests.
Missing University of Texas at Dallas student found dead, officials confirm
A missing University of Texas at Dallas student has been confirmed dead, according to police. 20-year-old Andrew Zhou Li, a sophomore, had been missing since Feb. 24, the University of Texas at Dallas Police said.
A Texas university removed its unique public billboards after students used them to share thoughts on Gaza war
The The University of Texas at Dallas replaced three boulders โ known as the Spirit Rocks โ with trees, citing โextended political discourse.โ Students say the quirky public square is a frequent venue for political messaging.
University of Texas System pauses new policies to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
The system leadersโ decision comes weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering diversity in their hiring practices. Texas A&M University also recently changed its hiring practices.
UT-Austin blocks access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
Students and faculty will not be able to access the popular social media app while connected to university internet servers. Itโs the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.
UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programs
The endowment will increase the number of students who qualify for free tuition and fees at UT-Arlington, UT-Dallas, UT-El Paso, UT-Permian Basin, UT-Rio Grande Valley, UT-San Antonio and UT-Tyler.
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Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott
Before ending the special session Tuesday, Texas lawmakers reached a deal to allocate roughly $3.3 billion to higher education institutions for capital projects. The price tag went up from the Senate's original proposal.