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Curriculum Higher Education ‘Its north star is truth’: University of Austin founders move forward with start-up plans
'We are building something extraordinary in Austin.'
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Higher Ed Bubble Political Correctness UT-Austin creates alternative marching band for those who refuse to play ‘Eyes of Texas’
Beloved alma mater song, accused of racism, remains lightning rod of controversy.
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Activism Political Correctness Racial issues UT-Austin donors threaten to withhold funds if school ditches historic fight song
A number of wealthy alumni are threatening to withhold future donations unless the school more actively promotes 'The Eyes of Texas' as its fight song.
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Legal Politics UT-Austin partners with Chinese institute later deemed a security risk by Department of Education
In October 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released a report critical of such foreign entanglements, specifically deeming contracts with China University of Petroleum a security risk.
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Healthcare Higher Education UT-Austin threatens punishment for students who host ‘parties’ amid coronavirus
Legal and mental health experts criticize the new rules.