UT Austin begins classes amid record 100,000-plus undergraduate applications @CBSAustin
UT Austin begins classes amid record 100,000-plus undergraduate applications @CBSAustin
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The University of Texas at Austin began its first day of classes with record demand for admission, a growing student body and potential curriculum changes on the horizon.

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UT Austin begins classes amid record 100,000-plus undergraduate applications

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