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Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25 years old, reports say
Read full article: Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25 years old, reports sayFormer TCU star cornerback Jeff Gladney, a 2020 NFL Draft first-round pick who had recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash at 25 years old, as confirmed by his agent, Brian Overstreet, to multiple outlets, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
US Black population: The biggest growth is in smaller cities
Read full article: US Black population: The biggest growth is in smaller citiesThe largest African American growth in pure numbers over the past decade didn’t take place in traditional hubs of Black life such as Atlanta or Houston, but rather in smaller cities with lower profiles.
Analysis: Giving professors freedom, so long as they agree with politicians
Read full article: Analysis: Giving professors freedom, so long as they agree with politiciansLt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to revoke tenure for professors teaching lessons about race that he disagrees with. It’s a new chapter of an old fight between academics and populist politicians.
Attractive people have better immune systems, study suggests
Read full article: Attractive people have better immune systems, study suggestsPeople perceived as more attractive by others tend to have a stronger immune system, Science X reports according to a study conducted at Texas Christian University.
Texas universities, committed to full returns, face fall terms with surging COVID-19 numbers and no mask mandates
Read full article: Texas universities, committed to full returns, face fall terms with surging COVID-19 numbers and no mask mandatesMany public university officials say they are moving forward with reopening plans as faculty and students worry about rising COVID-19 cases across the state.
University of Texas president defends decision to join SEC as lawmakers criticize timing and impact on other schools
Read full article: University of Texas president defends decision to join SEC as lawmakers criticize timing and impact on other schoolsJay Hartzell said the switch to the Southeastern Conference was the best thing for UT-Austin’s student athletes and the university. Texas senators expressed disdain for the move and questioned how it came about.
SEC votes to admit Texas, Oklahoma -- in 2025
Read full article: SEC votes to admit Texas, Oklahoma -- in 2025The news comes after the SEC voted to invite UT and the University of Oklahoma to join its 14-member league during a meeting with the league members’ presidents and chancellors Thursday afternoon.
After UT-Austin signals a Big 12 exit, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick moves to create a Senate panel focused on college sports’ future
Read full article: After UT-Austin signals a Big 12 exit, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick moves to create a Senate panel focused on college sports’ futureThe University of Texas at Austin and the University of Oklahoma are expected to leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. The move throws the athletics future of several other Texas schools into uncertainty.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill allowing college athletes to profit off their own name and likeness
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill allowing college athletes to profit off their own name and likenessMore than a dozen states have passed similar legislation allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image or likeness as state lawmakers have called on the federal government to set national guidelines.
UT-Austin won’t require SAT or ACT scores for 2022 applications due testing limitations because of COVID-19
Read full article: UT-Austin won’t require SAT or ACT scores for 2022 applications due testing limitations because of COVID-19(TEXAS TRIBUNE) – Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? The University of Texas at Austin is suspending the SAT and ACT test score requirement for fall 2022 applicants, citing continued limited access to testing opportunities for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AdLast year, multiple Texas universities temporarily scrapped the testing requirement for the 2021 applicants, including Texas A&M University, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University. In Austin, St. Edward's University had been planning to permanently waive ACT and SAT requirements for months, Dean of Admissions Drew Nichols told The Texas Tribune last spring. AdDisclosure: Baylor University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, St. Edward’s University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University and University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Analysis: College football is back — as both a spectacular and a science experiment
Read full article: Analysis: College football is back — as both a spectacular and a science experimentTexas’ college football players won’t be the only people with butterflies in their stomachs this weekend. SMU played last Saturday against Texas State University, but the TCU-SMU game would have been the first involving a Big 12 school. This weekend, two Texas schools in that conference will take the field: the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Tech University. A third was supposed to play, but Baylor University postponed its weekend game after several Louisiana Tech players tested positive. Disclosure: Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
UT-Austin says it will only require student ticket holders to test negative for COVID-19 before Saturdays football game
Read full article: UT-Austin says it will only require student ticket holders to test negative for COVID-19 before Saturdays football gameA University of Texas football game at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin on Sept. 7, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Daily TexanNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? There is no testing requirement for fans who aren't UT-Austin students, nor is there a requirement for visitors from El Paso. Students, however, were not required to test negative before returning to campus or attending in-person classes. Greg Abbott, however, allowed Texas sports to resume with limited fans in the stands. Disclosure: Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas at El Paso have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Student athletes get COVID-19 tests three times a week, while experts say testing for other university students is lagging
Read full article: Student athletes get COVID-19 tests three times a week, while experts say testing for other university students is laggingPublic health experts say Texas universities should increase testing of all students to prevent community spread of the coronavirus as classes resume. Texas A&M University reported 327 new positive tests the week ending Aug. 29, down slightly from the 371 it reported a week prior. UT-Austin, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University encourage participation in asymptomatic testing but stop short of requiring it. Texas Christian University does not offer routine testing for students without symptoms, according to The Dallas Morning News. Disclosure: Baylor University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin and University of North Texas have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Coronavirus cases postpone TCU-SMU game, the season's first college football matchup involving a Texas Big 12 team
Read full article: Coronavirus cases postpone TCU-SMU game, the season's first college football matchup involving a Texas Big 12 teamThe game against Southern Methodist University, scheduled for Sept. 11, was canceled Friday after some TCU football athletes and support staff tested positive for the virus, said Jeremiah Donati, TCUs director of intercollegiate athletics, in a statement. The TCU-SMU game would have been the first Big 12 game of the season. Texas Tech University, Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin all have games scheduled for Sept. 12. A handful of Texas teams that play outside the Power Five conferences SMU, Texas State University, Houston Baptist University, the University of North Texas, Stephen F. Austin University and the University of Texas at El Paso have games scheduled for Saturday. Disclosure: Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at El Paso and University of North Texas have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.