UT students see affirmative action ban as another blow to diversity on Texas colleges
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
06/30/2023
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Cultural diversity; Demographics; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Harvard University; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of North Carolina; University of Texas at Austin
U.S. Supreme Court overturns affirmative action. Here's what it means for Texas colleges.
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
06/30/2023
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Huston-Tillotson University; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
Dallas Morning News
Rodrigues, M.
06/30/2023
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Harvard University; Southern Methodist University; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of North Carolina; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Dallas
In landmark decision, U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in admissions
Houston Chronicle
Ketterer, S.
06/30/2023
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Harvard University; Minority students; Rice University; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of North Carolina; University of Texas at Austin
Affirmative action paved many roads
Dallas Morning News
Rao, S.
06/29/2023
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Asian Americans; Supreme Court, U.S.; University admissions
Conservative group alleges Texas medical schools discriminate against whites, Asians, men
Dallas Morning News
Mangrum, M.
01/11/2023
5 doc(s)
Affirmative action; America First Legal Foundation; Cultural diversity; Discrimination; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Medical education; University admissions
Supreme Court takes up race-conscious college admissions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sherman, M.
11/01/2022
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Supreme Court, U.S.
Supreme Court could jeopardize diversity gains in Texas colleges
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
01/30/2022
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Minority students; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
U.S. Supreme Court to hear affirmative action cases that echo previous attempts to target UT
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
01/25/2022
6 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Judge dismisses white students' lawsuit over UT's admissions policy
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
07/28/2021
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Should college admissions make race a consideration?
Dallas Morning News
Sherman, M.
06/14/2021
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Asian Americans; Supreme Court, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Group sues UT-Austin on behalf of white students who say they were unfairly denied admission
Austin American Statesman
Korte, L.
07/23/2020
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Frustrated with top 10% rule, Houston-area schools stop ranking some students
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
12/31/2019
2 doc(s)
Automatic admissions; Fort Bend Independent School District; Friendswood Independent School District; High school class ranking
Group keeps vow to sue UT again over race in admissions
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
05/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Group vows to sue UT again over use of race in admissions
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/29/2019
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Texas Tech medical school ends racial considerations in admissions
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/10/2019
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Medical education; Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education; Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; University admissions
Suit challenging use of race in UT admissions fails to advance
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/10/2019
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
School to stop using race in admissions
Dallas Morning News
Adams, M.
04/10/2019
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Education, U.S. Department of; Medical education; Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; University admissions
University of Texas admissions scandal cheated us all
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
03/17/2019
5 doc(s)
Bribery; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
UT named in lawsuit against schools tied to college cheating scandal
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
03/15/2019
6 doc(s)
Bribery; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
What is Muny’s future?
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
09/23/2018
3 doc(s)
Fenves, Gregory; Historic preservation; Lions Municipal Golf Course; Tax increment reinvestment zones; University of Texas at Austin; Watson, Kirk
Five things to know as the Trump administration rescinds guidance on college affirmative action
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
07/07/2018
5 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Schools urged to ignore race
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
07/04/2018
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions
UT names history professor Leonard Moore vice president for diversity
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
06/14/2018
2 doc(s)
Black or African American students; Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; University administrators; University of Texas at Austin
Lawsuit prompts UT to lift student’s suspension for sexual misconduct
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
11/21/2017
4 doc(s)
Fenves, Gregory; Sex crimes; University discipline; University of Texas at Austin
UT-Austin tightens automatic admission cutoff to top 6 percent
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
09/16/2017
4 doc(s)
Automatic admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Minority numbers lacking
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
08/25/2017
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Minority students; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Undoing racism is uncomfortable. Suing colleges won’t help
Austin American Statesman
Garces, L.
08/17/2017
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions
Leave affirmative action policies alone
San Antonio Express News
Reddick, R.
08/07/2017
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions
Time for Trump to lead, not litigate, on campus diversity
Dallas Morning News
Ragland, J.
08/04/2017
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions
UT likely immune from any federal assault on use of race in admissions
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
08/03/2017
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Hinojosa, Gina; Justice, U.S. Department of; Racial discrimination; Seliger, Kel; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Is U.S. targeting affirmative action?
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
08/03/2017
6 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Fenves, Gregory; Justice, U.S. Department of; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Justice Department may reopen case against race-based university admissions
Houston Chronicle
Ellis, L.
08/03/2017
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Fenves, Gregory; Justice, U.S. Department of; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
UT: Lawsuit challenging use of race in admissions is ‘retread’ of Fisher
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
08/01/2017
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Hits and Misses
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/01/2017
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Austin Police Department; County jails; Dallas County Jail; DNA testing; Early childhood education; Racial discrimination; Rape kits; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
UT admissions policy faces another lawsuit
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
06/28/2017
5 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
New suit filed against UT
Dallas Morning News
Watkins, M.
06/28/2017
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
11-YEAR TENURE: UT diversity czar Gregory Vincent leaving to lead alma mater, Hobart
Austin American Statesman
Stone, B.
04/22/2017
4 doc(s)
Cultural diversity; University administrators; University of Texas at Austin; Vincent, Gregory
Senate panel votes to scale back top 10% law for college admissions
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/20/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Automatic admissions; Bettencourt, Paul; Buckingham, Dawn; Menéndez, José; Seliger, Kel; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Watson, Kirk
Bill would repeal automatic college admission for top Texas students
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/06/2017
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Automatic admissions; Bettencourt, Paul; Cultural diversity; Seliger, Kel; University of Texas at Austin; West, Royce
UT diversity plan seeks to boost minority ranks, on-campus housing
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
04/02/2017
4 doc(s)
Cultural diversity; University of Texas at Austin
Affirmative action in UT admissions faces new legal challenge
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
03/02/2017
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
UT offers to renew city of Austin’s Muny lease, but at a higher price
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
01/19/2017
5 doc(s)
Brackenridge tract; Fenves, Gregory; Golf courses; Historic preservation; University of Texas at Austin
Top state court will settle UT regent’s fight for admissions records
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
01/09/2017
10 doc(s)
Hall, Wallace; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas System Board of Regents
Group threatens to sue school amid ‘bake sale’ backlash
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
11/02/2016
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Freedom of speech; University of Texas at Austin; University students; Young Conservatives of Texas
Bake sale stirs up drama
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/27/2016
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Public demonstrations; University of Texas at Austin; Young Conservatives of Texas
Affirmative Action is Always 13 Years Too Late for Those It’s Intended to Help
Rio Grande Guardian
Torkelson, T.
10/06/2016
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Charter schools; IDEA Public Schools; Minority students
Sixty years ago, San Antonio native Leon Holland was a UT pioneer
San Antonio Express News
Foster-Frau, S.
09/11/2016
1 doc(s)
Black or African American students; Cultural diversity; Race relations; University of Texas at Austin
Fast start for UT's new leader
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
08/21/2016
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Fenves, Gregory; University administrators; University of Texas at Austin
Legacy admissions undermine process
San Antonio Express News
Pacheco, L.
07/19/2016
2 doc(s)
University admission legacy preferences
Muny added to National Register of Historic Places
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
07/16/2016
6 doc(s)
Golf courses; Historic preservation; University of Texas at Austin
Fisher case reveals entitlement and superficial perspective
Dallas Morning News
Clark, M.
07/03/2016
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Racial discrimination; University admissions
U.S. Supreme Court messes with Texas Republican leaders
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/03/2016
7 doc(s)
Abortion; Affirmative action; Deportation; Farrar, Jessica; Menéndez, José; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Rejection does not make you a victim
San Antonio Express News
07/01/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Supreme Court affirms 5th Circuit in immigration case
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
06/30/2016
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents; Deportation; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
State can avoid U.S. Supreme Court
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
06/28/2016
3 doc(s)
Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Affirmative action fraud goes on
Longview News-Journal
Sowell, T.
06/28/2016
6 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin
Court missed opportunity to promote diversity
San Antonio Express News
Kauffman, A.
06/28/2016
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Court ruling good for diversity
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
06/28/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Let’s make income the determining factor for assistance, not race
Dallas Morning News
Miller, P.
06/27/2016
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Low-income students; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Affirmative action wins, but could be improved
Dallas Morning News
Whitley, M.
06/27/2016
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
For UT students, Fisher ruling marks end of an era
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Taft, I.
06/27/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Instigator of Fisher v. UT not giving up his battle against affirmative action policies
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
06/26/2016
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Blum, Edward; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Equity, inclusion are key in higher education
Houston Chronicle
Reddick, R.
06/26/2016
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Minority students; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Action — affirmative and otherwise — needed at state’s flagships
Houston Chronicle
Falkenberg, L.
06/26/2016
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Ellis, Rodney; Minority students; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas A&M University; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
In Fisher case, court upholds value of diversity in education
Austin American Statesman
Doolittle, T.
06/25/2016
5 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
High court rules for UT in long running battle over admissions
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
06/25/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Ruling on affirmative action sends ripples through West Texas
Amarillo Globe-News
Anglin, R.
06/24/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Amarillo College; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin; West Texas A&M University
Reaction to Thursday’s affirmative action ruling
Austin American Statesman
Staff
06/24/2016
1 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Paxton, Ken; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin; Watson, Kirk
Supreme Court upholds affirmative action at University of Texas
Austin American Statesman
Haurwitz, R.
06/24/2016
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Diversity at UT far from ideal
Dallas Morning News
McCann, M.
06/24/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Cultural diversity; Minority students; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Ruling on UT policy victory for fairness, diversity
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
06/24/2016
4 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
UT’s use of race in admissions is upheld
Dallas Morning News
Gillman, T.
06/24/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Ellis, Rodney; Paxton, Ken; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Supreme Court lets UT use race in admissions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
06/24/2016
9 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin
Court: UT can continue race-based admissions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Doyle, M.
06/24/2016
2 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin
U.S. Supreme Court upholds University of Texas' use of race in admissions, but affirmative action remains divisive
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
06/24/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Ellis, Rodney; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Texas decides
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
06/24/2016
6 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents; Deportation; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas A&M University; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
SCOTUS ruling on UT won't affect Texas Tech; politicians discuss immigration
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Sigler, J.
06/24/2016
3 doc(s)
Affirmative action; Deportation; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
