Tag Archives: UT-Austin
Lives in Limbo
How activism, art and architecture are bringing the shadowy immigrant detention system into clearer view
“These are public institutions,” Lopez says. “It's taxpayer money. And it's immigration — a national issue. But it's not something that we're having the...Read More
Medical Abortion Becomes More Accessible in Texas (Again)
UT researchers say new FDA label rules that allow abortion providers to easily prescribe medication abortions are lifting access burdens on Texans....Read More
Decision on Temporary Ban of Guns in UT-Austin Classrooms Delayed
Injunction would allow three professors to keep guns out of classes temporarily.
A U.S. district court in Austin delayed a decision on an injunction that would allow three professors to temporarily ban guns in their classrooms. ...Read More
University of Texas Won’t Go to Bat for Trans Student Athletes
New UIL rules forcing trans athletes to play based on birth certificates could violate Title IX.
New UIL rules force high school trans athletes to play according to birth certificates, potentially violating Title IX. UT, which oversees UIL, won't get involv...Read More
De Stijl Displays the Identity-Conscious Work of UT-Austin’s Only Black MFAs
In its 55-year history, UT-Austin's visual arts MFA program has seen seven black graduates. A new gallery is highlighting their work this summer....Read More
Getting Cocky on Campus Carry
I love this protest for its outrageous spirit. Protesting is hard work, and often we come together over heavy topics. While it’s important to join in solidari...Read More
New Data, New Questions on Sexual Violence as a Texas Public Health Issue
It’s no small relief to see a large mainstream study say that sexual violence is a major health issue, shifting the problem of sexual assault from individual ...Read More
UT-Austin Students Arrested After Protesting Job-Cutting Plan
Eighteen UT-Austin students staged a sit-in Wednesday outside President Bill Powers' office, demanding the university halt a plan that puts 500 staff jobs on t...Read More