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Faculty in the Media
Our faculty are frequently featured in national and international media for their insightful commentary.
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The Washington Post
Why a lawyer who launched the Christian legal movement believes it’s gone astray
Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock argues that religious liberty should protect everyone regardless of faith or political affiliation, warning that its growing association with partisan politics threatens the principle itself. -
The Daily Texan
Federal government limits, changes internship opportunities for international students
Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich explains that restrictions on Curricular Practical Training hurt international students by limiting their practical experience, diminishing the global appeal of U.S. universities, and ultimately harming the broader academic community by reducing diverse global perspectives. -
Financial Advisor
New Sheriff Of ‘Y’all Street’ Beefs Up As Finance Heads To Texas
Professor James Spindler notes that few U.S. Attorney district offices have dedicated financial-crimes teams because the SEC’s regional offices typically have greater resources and prosecutors tend to prioritize securities cases that are clear slam dunks. -
MarketWatch
Professor Mechele Dickerson relates observations from her personal life to the decrease in accessibility and to markers of the middle class. -
The Daily Texan
Department of Education proposes rule to cancel grants ‘for convenience’
Adjunct Professor Cory Liu explains how Congress passes broad laws to grant agencies flexibility in forming and editing their regulations. -
Sunday Civics
OOTC: The Middle Class New Deal
Professor Mechele Dickerson joins podcast host L. Joy Williams to discuss the new definition of the middle class and challenge policymakers to respond to the related economic problems.