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UT System names new acting chancellor effective June 1, current chancellor to leave for University of California

Areebah Bharmal May 2, 2025

John Zerwas, current UT System executive vice chancellor for health affairs, will take over as acting chancellor of the UT System June 1. The announcement comes as current Chancellor JB Milliken is set...

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...

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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...

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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...

Annual Israel Block Party met with peaceful protest

Justin Doud April 4, 2025

Joseph Sweeney and Areebah Bharmal contributed reporting to this story. Texas Hillel’s annual Israel Block Party was met with about 50 protesters from the Palestine Solidarity Committee Tuesday. The...

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UT System bans drag shows on campuses, similar A&M ban overruled

Justin Doud March 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression advertises with Texas Student Media, which oversees TSTV News and our advertising spaces. TSTV News is not involved in advertising decisions,...

UT President Jay Hartzell delivers the fifth annual State of the University Address on Sept. 18 in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Hartzell reflects on achievements, controversies in LBJ School exit interview

Joseph Sweeney March 26, 2025

Former UT Austin President Jay Hartzell reflected on successes and setbacks he experienced during his tenure in an exit interview at the LBJ School of Public Affairs Monday. The conversation was conducted...

Letter from the directors: SG election, court action

Letter from the directors: SG election, court action

Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud March 10, 2025

Editor’s Note from News Director Areebah Bharmal: The recent Student Government election has been met with court appeals, tears and calls for the disqualification of the winners. Given the nature of...

Student body pres, VP talk UT leadership, policy

Student body pres, VP talk UT leadership, policy

Areebah Bharmal March 9, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBAnHrb3aR4 With campus-wide elections in full swing last week and results expected Monday, TSTV News sat down with current Student Body President Grace Kelly and...

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