Topic - “administration”
University bans bus parking on campus; three lots to close for UC expansion
The president’s cabinet limited bus parking on campus last week in an effort to improve campus parking, chief of staff Jesse Acosta announced.
“The new policy requires buses to offload their passengers at the event location (eg. Cowan Center or Patriot Center) and park in the ...
Speech prof accepts position in Mexico
After 20 years with the University, speech Professor Roger Conaway believes the timing in his life couldn’t be better for an “exciting venture.”
So, earlier this month he announced his retirement and his plans to move ...
Fox: ‘we need to build bridges, not walls’
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox spoke before a packed crowd Thursday about a variety of topics ranging from immigration to government reform.
Fox, who spoke at the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, ...
Consider student’s needs, pocketbooks when deciding outsourcing services
A long time ago in a place far away, Dallas, I began my college career. After purchasing my textbooks for the semester I came to the depressing realization that the rumors are true.
College students ...
Sterken named school liaison to Texas legislature in spring
President Rodney Mabry appointed political science professor Dr. Robert Sterken as a liaison to the state legislature to relate information and answer questions from lawmakers regarding bills affecting University.
“During the legislative session [starting Jan. 3] we will review and help inform several hundred pieces of ...
Tolliver begins as new student life director
The Office of Student Life and Leadership not only changed its name this summer, but also gained a new director, Ona Tolliver.
Tolliver said she plans to launch new and innovative programs she discovered during her 17-year career at the University of North Texas in Denton ...
Administration approves new art department building
The University’s art department is set for expansion with the addition of the Art Studio Complex.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new complex is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 11, said Gary Hatcher, professor and chairman of ...
Theater professor resigns suddenly
Dr. James Hatfield, director of the troubled University theater program, resigned Aug. 24 to take a position as chairman of the theater department at a California State system school, Dr. Alisa White, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences said.
White said Hatfield e-mailed his ...
UC completion deadline approaches; officials hope for mid-fall opening
Students, faculty and staff will have to wait a little longer to flood into the new University Center.
Administrators wanted the new UC completed by summer’s end, but construction setbacks made that goal all but impossible.
Delays ...
Baylor grad “eager” to help Greek life community grow
Greek life is now under supervision of Brittany Temple, who started at The University as Greek Coordinator June 9. She succeeds Lamar Bryant who served as the student development specialist overseeing fraternity and sorority affairs.
Temple ...
SGA President Kerrie Ambort answers questions about her role in the future of the University, the campus alcohol policy and what she does in her free time
Student Government Association President Kerrie Ambort, an Austin native is beginning her first year as SGA President succeeding Austin O’Kelly’s two-terms in office. Unlike O’Kelly, Ambort ran uncontested in the April election but has proven ...
