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Today, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to provide UT undergraduates attending any of its nine academic institutions, whose families have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, with tuition free education, beginning next fall.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents today announced 12 recipients of the 2024 Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards. The honorees – faculty from UT academic and health institutions – were selected for demonstrating extraordinary classroom performance and innovative teaching.

South Texas is a significant foundation in Texas’ economic vitality, and nowhere is that more evident than in Laredo — the busiest port in the United States. As our nation strengthens trade ties with Mexico and South America, Laredo is experiencing unprecedented economic development and population growth, presenting a wealth of opportunities for its residents and the region at large.

Less than a year ago, The University of Texas System launched the nation’s most comprehensive industry-recognized microcredential program with education partner Coursera, providing more than 240,000 students from UT’s nine academic institutions free access to augment their current degree plans with professional certificates in high-demand jobs.