College Headlines

Ruffin born a Longhorn leader

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, TX

5 days ago by Nathan Riojas

He kicked around the thought for a couple of days, but the 19-year-old didn't think he would actually have to speak up.

University recognizes need for rec center on campus

The Optimist, Abilene Christian University, TX

3 days ago by Scott Stewart, Student Reporter

Attending school at a small university like ACU can provide

many challenges; one of the biggest for several students is trying to find a way to release the great amount of energy that is stored up in their bodies.

Summer sees start of five new projects

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, TX

4 days ago by Larry Dechant

Students, faculty and staff tired of construction delays and road blocks can expect plenty more through 2012.

Powers reflects on UT's record year

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, TX

8 hours ago by Maya Srikrishnan

UT President William Powers said he will continue to focus on the goals he set for the University and he hopes to continue forging ahead.

Facebook dazzles students with features, applications

The Optimist, Abilene Christian University, TX

19 hours ago by Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter

In the Brown Library, row of eight computers meant for studying instead all feature the same Web site - Facebook.

The Next Step

The Optimist, Abilene Christian University, TX

3 days ago by Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor

Along with the more than 500 graduates, 24 students from Madagascar will cross the stage in Moody Coliseum on May 10 as a ceremonial recognition of their achievements.

University officials analyze the importance of GPAs

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, TX

6 days ago by Jon Vanderlaan

Grade point averages are one of the most widely used indicators of the success within a university or of individual students - but some Texas Tech faculty members see it as only a small portion of what should be used to measure success.

Marjean Purinton, an assistant academic dean in the Honors College, said while GPAs give an indication of how a student is performing, all grading measurements are only partial.

Grand Graduation

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, TX

6 days ago by Simon Ponder

Elleta Nolte has given birth to nine children and written a book about her former home, Ransom Canyon. Now the 89-year-old is working on a new goal: graduating from Texas Tech, 17 years after originally enrolling. What's more, she's graduating at the same time as her 25-year-old granddaughter, Rebecca Nolte.