Getting a college degree is a huge life step, and for many students it is also their first big financial investment. Read about five notable scholarships and students that are making the most of them.
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Fenves, Strong welcome Class of 2019 at Horns Up Night
Members of the Class of 2019 gathered in the Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Wednesday for Horns Up Night, a welcome ceremony to celebrate the first day of their college careers.
Why poor students drop out even when financial aid covers the cost
PBS Newhour spoke with ULN students about their experience at UT Austin, and interviewed David Laude about why he created one of the most innovative nationally recognized programs aimed at improving the four-year graduation rate.
Search for Success
Last year 11 institutions partnered to share strategies for getting students to graduation, particularly low-income students. And one of the most promising schemes launched by a member of the University Innovation Alliance is a scholarship program at the University of Texas at Austin.
Program Aims to Give College Credit Where it’s Due – Reverse Transfer
Across Texas, tens of thousands of students have earned enough college credit for an associate degree without knowing it. A new project led by the University of Texas at Austin hopes to track them down..
Student Success Initiatives 2015-2016 Year in Review
Looking back at major accomplishments in student success from the past year that are driving the rising four-year graduation rate at UT Austin.