The Chronicle of Higher Education

As Trump’s Compact Looms, UT-Austin Affirms ‘Non-Negotiable’ Commitment to Academic Freedom

The statement also comes amid several high-profile cases in Texas pitting academic freedom against political pressure.

Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition

Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for ...
KVUE

UT-Austin student’s lawsuit over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations may proceed, judge rules

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – A U.S. district judge has allowed a University of Texas at Austin student to continue his free speech case against the school after he was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest ...
Texas Public Radio

UT Austin faculty, students fear departments could get cut as liberal arts college restructures

Department chairs in the college were sent an email announcing the creation of a committee that aims to restructure the ...

Billionaire Trump Donor Jeff Yass Gives $100 Million To Bari Weiss’ ‘Anti-Woke’ University Of Austin

The University of Austin says Yass’ donation is the first in a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $300 million to cover ...

The Texas Way: UT faculty group issues new definition of 'academic freedom'

At top leadership's direction, UT faculty crafted a statement on academic integrity, saying colleges must create a culture of ...

Billionaire pledges $100M to University of Austin on condition it take no federal funding

Billionaire Jeff Yass, a major backer of efforts to expand private school vouchers, donated $100 million to offer free tuition permanently to students who enroll at the University of Austin, the ...
The Texas Tribune

UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked

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