University of Texas

Seven out of nine universities given the offer have publicly rejected signing the compact that asks them to align with the Trump administration in exchange for better access to federal funding.

The nation's largest state-run cybersecurity agency launched Monday evening at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Art Markman was dismissed from his role as senior vice provost for academic affairs for "ideological differences."

The University of Texas System recently announced it would be reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic and health institutions.

Members of the University Democrats said the new state law disrupts their ability to invite guest speakers and volunteer voter registrars to campus.

The universities reportedly received letters asking them to sign a "compact" banning the consideration of race in admissions, freezing tuition and more in exchange for a federal funding advantage.

Senate Bill 2972 limits “expressive activities” on campuses to certain places and times. A free speech organization is suing on behalf of numerous students and student groups, calling the law unconstitutional.

Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare called for a drag ban on UT campuses in March. Board chair Kevin P. Eltife responded and said drag shows are not allowed.

The move comes a few weeks after the Texas A&M System issued a similar ban, which is being challenged in court.

The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin announced Wednesday it has acquired the archive of the "Saturday Night Live" creator. The acquisition includes correspondence, scripts and photos from Michaels's teenage years through his storied career.

The 13-2 Buckeyes advance for a shot at their sixth national title. Their semifinal victory came in the same stadium where they were champions in the debut of the College Football Playoff as a four-team format.

The University of Texas Longhorns face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinals in Arlington — the backdrop of which is a cold snap that brought snow, sleet and freezing temperatures to North Texas in recent days.