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Multiple visa statuses ‘reactivated’ for UT international students following prior terminations

Multiple visa statuses ‘reactivated’ for UT international students following prior terminations

Justin Doud April 28, 2025

Multiple international students at UT Austin have had their visa statuses “reactivated,” in the SEVIS, or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, database, a university spokesperson confirmed...

The rotunda of the Texas capitol illuminated by daylight shining through its windows. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Who calls the shots in Texas higher education? Under a new bill, the answer could increasingly be the state

Justin Doud April 28, 2025

A bill under consideration in the Texas House would increase the influence university governing boards and the Texas legislature have on key components of higher education at public universities, including...

Students, faculty fight to preserve UT’s Waller Creek

Joseph Sweeney April 22, 2025

Flowing down from the Highland Park Mall and into Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek is a nearly seven-mile watershed that cuts through the heart of UT’s campus.  While students and Austinites walking...

Austin announces new partnership to increase housing accessibility

Areebah Bharmal April 17, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the first successful move-in from the new Housing Connector program in Austin. The city of Austin is partnering with tech-powered nonprofit Housing Connector...

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International students at UT, nationwide face unexpected termination of legal status

Justin Doud April 12, 2025

Multiple international students at UT have had their visa status’ “unexpectedly changed” in recent days, a university spokesperson confirmed to TSTV News Thursday. The spokesperson declined to provide...

Kristin Jenn protests in uniform outside of the Texas Capitol March 4 during a demonstration organized by the 50501 Movement. Her signs recognize her service both in the national parks and Air National Guard. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Former Denali park ranger speaks out about federal firings

Justin Doud April 9, 2025

In the shadow of North America’s tallest peak, Kristin Jenn walked to her car after a long shift in what was then Denali National Park and Preserve. The interpretive park ranger for the National Park...

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Attorney General Ken Paxton launches campaign to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

Justin Doud April 8, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a bid to oust incumbent Senator John Cornyn and “carry the torch for Trump’s agenda,” he announced on a campaign website launched...

Thousands gather at state capitol to protest Trump administration, Elon Musk

Elijah Carll April 8, 2025

Thousands of Texans gathered at the state capitol Saturday as part of a nationwide wave of “Hands Off” demonstrations, according to a Department of Public Safety official present. The protest was organized...

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Flags won’t fly: UT eliminates flag requirements effective immediately

Justin Doud April 7, 2025

UT is eliminating Skills and Experience Flag requirements from degree plans effective immediately, the university announced in a press release sent to UT students Monday. In place of Flag requirements,...

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Former UT Executive Vice President, Provost Rachel Davis Mersey named to same role at SMU

Justin Doud April 7, 2025

Former UT Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel Davis Mersey will take on the same role at Southern Methodist University effective June 1, SMU announced Monday. The announcement comes after former...

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