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Interim UT-Austin president seeks to walk fine line between faculty and lawmakers’ concerns

Jim Davis told professors he’ll share their concerns with lawmakers about proposals that would increase oversight on curricula and hiring. Elsewhere on campus, former UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell criticized the bills.

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Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

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In lawsuit settlement, Texas Tech’s med school promises it won’t consider race in admissions

George Stewart sued Texas Tech University Health Science Center and five other medical schools claiming they rejected him in favor of lesser qualified students of color.

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Staley sent client information to Epstein while at JP Morgan, tribunal told

Jes Staley is taking legal action against the Financial Conduct Authority at the Upper Tribunal in London.

Evening Standard

Ex-Barclays boss’ reputation ‘irretrievably damaged’ by City ban, tribunal told

Jes Staley previously said he ‘deeply regrets’ his association with Jeffrey Epstein, whom he described as being ‘professionally fairly close’ to.

Evening Standard

Barclays chairman asked ex-CEO Staley about Epstein links, tribunal told

Nigel Higgins gave evidence at the Upper Tribunal on Monday.

Evening Standard

Bank of England head had ‘clear impression’ that Staley was ‘close’ to Epstein

Andrew Bailey, who was chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority from 2016 to 2020, appeared at the Upper Tribunal in London on Friday.

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Ex-Barclays boss had ‘close relationship’ with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to Bank of England governor

The governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey gave evidence about Jes Staley’s relationship with Epstein

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Quinn Ewers Is Counting on His Resilience to Prove He’s NFL Ready

At the combine, the Texas quarterback talked up his toughness to show he's ready for the next level. Plus, more on the Matthew Stafford deal and what the future may hold for Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins.

Sports Illustrated

NFL Combine 2025 Notes: Predicting Fast-Rising Prospects

With scouts, coaches and front office executives descending on Indianapolis, here are the prospects who stand to improve their stock the most at the combine.

Sports Illustrated

Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leader

Sources indicate the board has narrowed its search to five candidates: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel, University of Alabama President Stuart Bell and state Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin.

The Texas Tribune

In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officer

Davis, who was named interim president one day earlier, replaced a provost who was named to the position by the university’s previous leader last month.

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Texas now has more top-tier research universities than any other state, report finds

The designations come at a tumultuous time for universities as funding could be cut off and efforts to end tenure continue.

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UT-Dallas students launch alternative newspaper after clash with administration

Students at the university created their own news organization — The Retrograde — after they reached an impasse with administrators regarding oversight and the firing of the campus newspaper’s editor-in-chief.

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Reason

U Tenn Pharmacy School Pays $250K Settlement for Trying to Expel Student for Sexually Themed Tweets

FIRE, which represented the student (Kimberly Diei) reports: After her First Amendment lawsuit set precedent last fall for student free speech rights,… The post U Tenn Pharmacy School Pays $250K Settlement for Trying to Expel Student for Sexually Themed Tweets appeared first on Reason.com.

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A Tennessee State University That Nearly Expelled a Student for Racy Tweets Agrees To Pay Her $250,000

The settlement vindicates Kimberly Diei's First Amendment right to comment on sexually explicit rap songs without suffering government retaliation.

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UT-Austin’s presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders

In recent years university presidents have been facing growing political pressures, student and faculty pushback and an increasingly demanding job.

Texas Observer

Monopoly Tycoons in a Game of Jenga: The Censorship of Bodies, Protest, and Speech at UT-Austin

Faculty and students are experiencing profound disruption and distress, which starkly contrasts with the arrogant posture and detached demeanor of those perpetrating this harm.

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International Business Times

A US Farm Breeds Pigs For Human Kidney Transplants

On a farm in the southern US state of Virginia, David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients.

USA Today Sports Media Group

National media predicts winner of SEC championship

Media predicts who wins, covers in the SEC championship game between Georgia and Texas

Sports Illustrated

Texas Handles Rival Texas A&M to Make SEC Championship in First Season

The Longhorns made changing conferences look easy with dominant, physical win after 13-year wait in the series and all but locked up a College Football Playoff berth.

Sports Illustrated

Texas, Texas A&M Renew Rivalry As Bitter SEC Foes After 13-Year Hiatus

The feud between the teams started in 1894 then ran uninterrupted from World War I until a memorable 2011 game and a bitter realignment-driven split.

The Independent UK

State school system offers free tuition for families earning less than $100k

Tuition and mandatory fees would be completely covered for qualifying students under the ‘Promise Plus’ program

The Texas Tribune

UT System expands free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less

The Board of Regents is lifting the income threshold to expand eligibility across all nine of its UT System campuses.

Sports Illustrated

Tennessee Fans Raise Over $10,000 for Montana Guard Who Lost Both Parents in a Year

The Volunteers' supporters helped out an opponent in the midst of horrific circumstances.

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