Documents detail how Texas’ DEI ban is changing university campuses
In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds. Full Story
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In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds. Full Story
A new state energy fund will offer low-interest loans to companies that build new power plants. Full Story
The new fines underscore the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it. Full Story
Abbott’s executive order directs Texas universities to “review and update free speech policies to address the sharp rise in antisemitic speech.” Full Story
Protests have been a century-long tradition at UT-Austin, and The Daily Texan, the student newspaper, has faithfully covered and recorded these significant historical events. Full Story
Tuesday’s Texas Senate hearing comes as lawmakers are expected to propose new laws next year to enforce the DEI ban and prevent antisemitism. Full Story
Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage. Full Story
The lecturer’s lawyer disputes the charges, and the university’s decision to fire him has raised concerns from faculty over free speech protections. Full Story
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The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests. Full Story
Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas. Full Story
An American Civil Liberties Union of Texas attorney and a UT-Austin professor discussed how free speech has been protected and challenged in campus protests, and what we should all learn from the last few weeks. Full Story
Many students participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations fear their involvement might affect their plans for after college. Full Story
School officials have suggested there was planned violence at the protests, but one local prosecutor has raised doubts. Full Story
Hartzell’s protest response has also resulted in condemnations from students and faculty. Full Story
UT-Dallas is the second campus in Texas where Department of Public Safety troopers have made arrests while breaking up protests. Full Story
Authorities and protesters clashed during the latest pro-Palestinian demonstration at the university on Monday. Full Story
The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas. Full Story
The arrests mark the second time in less than a week that police have broken up a pro-Palestinian demonstration. This time protesters tried to set up an encampment on campus. Full Story
University President Walter Wendler canceled a drag performance last year, claiming such shows “denigrate and demean women.” Full Story