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Penn State and UT Austin Receive Historic Philanthropic Gifts Totaling $150 Million

Penn State Health receives $50 million from Tom Golisano for children's hospital while UT Austin secures $100 million from Tench and Simone Coxe for new medical center, marking historic donations for both universities.

International Business Times · Jan 14

The biggest black hole breakthroughs of 2025

2025 was another big year for black holes, and here's our pick of the top black hole stories from the last twelve months.

Space · Dec 24, 2025

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose

Most of the media coverage of the federal government’s recent cuts in federal research money for universities has focused on its effects on a handful of elite Ivy League universities, such as Harvard, Columbia and Cornell.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

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SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The ongoing government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 28, 2025

Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.

Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2025

Faculty at Texas university fear entire liberal arts departments will be slashed

University of Texas at Austin faculty fear changes from new taskforce that could restructure humanities programs

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025

UT-Austin considering offer to adopt Trump priorities for funding advantages

The funding deal would reportedly ask the university to adopt a stricter definition of gender and a tuition freeze, among other conditions.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025

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Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status

In May 2023, Miller wrote a letter urging university leaders to reconsider admitting a student whom he described as a “biracial Latina,” who was also the daughter of his political associate.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2025

‘Fear and hopelessness’: study finds one in four professors consider leaving US south

Survey by American Association of Professors shows nearly quarter of respondents are switching due to states’s politics

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2025

Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds

The statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025

Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill

Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025

Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas

Student fellows support vital initiatives like the Texas Tribune Festival and provide in-depth coverage of key issues.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025

US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea

Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take ‘immediate legal action’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn

Moves to end bond for migrants and fire dozens of immigration judges deprive undocumented detainees of due process and may keep them in overcrowded centers longer, experts say.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2025

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Fortune · Jul 9, 2025

Sports and entertainment mogul accused of making secret backroom deal in $338 million arena project

Tim Leiweke, co-founder of the Oak View Group, is charged with allegedly conspiring with a competitor to score a deal to develop the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30, 2025

New 3D printing tech fuses hard and soft structures in a single print — novel resin can create both with different light sources

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a 3D printing technique that lets you print hard and soft materials with the same resin.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

From climate damage to making us lazy and dumb, why is it OK to rely on ChatGPT?

Ellie Muir has noticed that her friends are becoming reliant on OpenAI’s popular generative language model ChatGPT, using it to do everything from deciding what’s for lunch to writing work emails. But when one query on the platform uses 10 times more energy than a normal Google search, does our…

InsideEVs · May 16, 2025

‘Arrogance': How U.S. Battery Inventions Supercharged China’s EVs

Believe it or not, the first rechargeable lithium-ion batteries were invented in the U.S. Even Early nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathodes were developed at Argonne National Laboratory. The lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, too, originated in the U.S., with foundational work led by battery pioneer John Goodenough at the University of Texas at Austin.

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The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2025

After college students protested Israel-Hamas war, Texas Senate votes to restrict time, place and manner of future events

Sen. Brandon Creighton says the bill will prevent disruption. Critics say it walks back conservative lawmakers' previous pledge to protect campus free speech.

Texas Observer · May 12, 2025

Harrison the Huckster

The right-wing state rep has led an army of one on a self-righteous crusade in the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025

After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education

Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2025

Amid support from doctors group, bill to clarify Texas’ abortion ban does little to save lives, critics say

Senate Bill 31 supporters say it would clarify when doctors should intervene to save a pregnant woman’s life, but critics say its vagueness and a measure to resurrect pre-Roe laws hamper it.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 26, 2025

Jewish Texans disagree on how to combat antisemitism in schools during hearing on Senate bill

Lawmakers propose addressing antisemitism by requiring schools to use a set definition. Critics say the measure will stifle speech.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 25, 2025

West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs

Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24, 2025

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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