October 14, 2015
To help women defend themselves from attack, UTPD will be hosting Rape Aggression Defense classes again this fall. The 12-hour RAD class teaches students self-defense and prevention techniques against assault.
Politics & Social Issues
Political Economist Robert Reich Speaks About Money and Democracy
September 16, 2015
Political economist and self-proclaimed “class worrier” Robert Reich warned last week in a lecture at UT that widening political and economic inequality meant that the U.S. would soon have to choose between either authoritarianism or reform.
Senate Bill 1819 Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Texas Students
May 11, 2015
As the Texas Legislature considers taking away in-state tuition for DACA students, DREAMers at the University of Texas at Austin are fighting against Senate Bill 1819.
UT System Board of Regents Discusses Availability of Student Records
May 4, 2015
The UT System Board of Regents held a meeting by telephone this morning to discuss the proper process by which members may ask for student information in response to Regent Wallace Hall’s requests.
Indian Journalist P. Sainath Gives Lecture at UT
April 17, 2015
Award-winning Indian journalist P. Sainath spoke Thursday night about his most recent project, an online collection of rural Indian people’s lives and experiences.
UT Senate Forum Discusses Issues with Teaching Assistants
April 12, 2015
This semester, various groups in the university are stepping up efforts to reform the graduate teaching assistant system, such as the College of Liberal Arts “TA Task Force,” a new GSA Bill of Rights, and most recently, a public forum held by UT Senate concerning TA issues.
Powers Resignation Begins Time of Transition Among University Leadership
March 23, 2015
Recent resignations of UT administrators following President Powers’ announcement to step down is likely caused by recruiter activity and signals a natural time for a shift towards new leadership.
Julianne Hodges 