www.npr.org1 week agoEducationSome students who protested at colleges don't regret potential punishmentPro-Palestinian protest at UT-Austin leads to arrests, charges later dropped. [ more ]
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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs2 months agoAustinUT Austin joins the return to standardized testing movementUT Austin reinstates standardized testing requirement for fall 2025 admission Standardized scores combined with high school GPA can help identify successful students [ more ]