In his role as “graduation czar,” senior vice provost David Laude is leading the effort to raise graduation rates, a project for which UT has received national attention. He spoke with the Alcalde about the latest data.
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UT Austin Makes Progress Toward Higher Graduation Rate Goals
Last year’s freshman class at The University of Texas at Austin returned to campus at higher rates, earned better grades and took — and passed — more credit hours than any other class on record.
For Poor Students, Getting to College is Just The Start
KERA talked to local students talk about the challenges they faced when going to college, and David Laude touched on the responsibility of the University to support these students once they arrive.
Vice Provost Holds Chemistry Demonstration
Presenting to a large group of students of all ages, David Laude gave a chemistry demonstration aimed to demystify chemistry concepts, and helps kids shed their trepidation of taking difficult science classes.
UT Website to Undergo Redesign
UT staff discuss the redesign of the UT Austin website, as well as the new student portal. .
The Graduation Gap – Midday with Dan Rodricks
David Laude sat down to talk about the college graduation gap Dan Rodricks and Freeman Hrabowski, and the success of programs at UT Austin.