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24-07-2025
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University of Houston to allow prospective students to waive grades 5 years, older
The Brief The University of Houston is the first public university in Texas to implement the revised Academic Fresh Start law. Under the law, students applying or re-applying to Texas public universities can waive grades at least five years or older from consideration. Students must apply for the waiver when they are applying for admission and it can only be used once. Texas - The University of Houston will be implementing the revision to the Academic Fresh Start law, which allows students to waive grades five years old or more. This change will give students a better opportunity to pursue a college degree. What is the Academic Fresh Start Law? Under the Academic Fresh Start law, Texas residents who want to re-enroll in college courses can do so with a clearer record. Any courses taken five or more years before the term you're applying for can be waived and removed from consideration for admission. Once ignored, this coursework cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite or degree requirements at the University of Houston. UH implementing changes Students who choose to waive the coursework must do so at the time they apply for admission, and it can only be used once. Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app What they're saying "Academic Fresh Start perfectly aligns with the University of Houston's mission to support student success and it also allows the University to broaden its reach and welcome even more Cougars who are determined to complete their degrees," said Diane Z. Chase, UH senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. "We are proud to be Texas' first university to offer countless students the fresh start they deserve, while supporting the higher education needs of our state." "I'm thrilled the University of Houston is leading the way on college access for Texans with the adoption of the new Academic Fresh Start policy we passed this session," said State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, a co-sponsor of the bill. "College doesn't have to be everyone's path, but the path should be open to everyone. More Texans will benefit from the opportunity to finish their academic journey as Cougars, going out fiercely into the workforce, earning more and contributing to the Texas Miracle." The Source The University of Houston. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Notable College Football Quarterback Withdraws From School Before Season Opener
Notable College Football Quarterback Withdraws From School Before Season Opener originally appeared on The Spun. We're less than two months away from the start of the 2025 college football season, but one power conference contender is suddenly looking for a quarterback. On Friday, multiple outlets reported that BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is withdrawing from the school. He released a statement announcing that he is planning on transferring and enrolling at a new school. "After a lot of prayer, reflection, and conversations with those I trust, I've made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and step away from the BYU Football program," Retzlaff said in a statement. "BYU has meant more to me than just football. It's been a place of growth -- spiritually, mentally, and physically. I'm grateful for every teammate, coach, staff member, and fan who's supported me along the way. The relationships and memories I've made in Provo will always be a part of me." In a statement shared with Thamel, the BYU athletic department offered thanks to Retzlaff for his time with their football program. 'We are grateful for the time Jake Retzlaff has spent at BYU. As he moves forward, BYU Athletics understands and respects Jake's decision to withdraw from BYU, and we wish him all the best as he enters the next phase of his career," BYU athletics said in a statement. Retzlaff played in all 13 games for the Cougars in 2024. He finished the year with 2,947 passing yards and 20 touchdowns with a conference-leading 12 interceptions and had the team just one win away from playing for the Big 12 Conference title. However, Retzlaff faced a seven-game suspension for the 2025 season for violating the school's stringent honor code. Retzlaff admitted to engaging in premarital sex after being accused of sexual assault. Premarital sex is prohibited under BYU's honor code. Fortunately for Retzlaff, other schools do not have such restrictions, so he won't be subject to the same suspension if and when he transfers. Retzlaff's timing might wind up keeping him off the field though. He'll have a hard enough time finding a school with an open scholarship, let alone a starting job less than eight weeks before the first kickoff. But even if 2025 isn't his year, 2026 could see him become one of the top "free agents" in college College Football Quarterback Withdraws From School Before Season Opener first appeared on The Spun on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13-07-2025
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This 3-star cornerback has flipped his commitment from the ACC to BYU
BYU cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford talks as he walks off the field after the opening day of BYU football spring camp held at the Zions Bank Practice Fields of the Student Athlete Building on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Los Angeles area 3-star cornerback Jaxson Gates has committed to the Cougars, he announced via social media Tuesday. Gates had previously pledged to Syracuse but decommitted from the school following his official visit to BYU in June. He chose the Cougars over other offers including Michigan State and Utah, and will arrive in Provo as one of the most highly-touted recruits at his position in program history. Advertisement The 6-foot-1, 170 pound Gates holds an overall player rating of 88 from 247 Sports to rank as the No. 50 prospect in California and No. 48 cornerback nationally. In his junior season at Damien High School, Gates recorded 30 tackles with six passes defended. In track and field, he ran a 10.72-second 100 meter dash this past March. What BYU's 2026 recruiting class currently looks like
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13-07-2025
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Arkansas linebacker Braxton Lindsey commits to BYU
BYU players huddle around head coach Kalani Sitake after a scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Aug. 17, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo Another highly-touted prospect is joining BYU's 2026 recruiting class. Linebacker Braxton Lindsey has committed to the Cougars, he announced Monday. Lindsey holds a 0.8846 composite rating from 247 Sports, ranking as a high 3-star prospect, the No. 7 overall recruit out of Arkansas and the No. 35 linebacker nationally. Advertisement The 6-foot-2, 225-pound native of Rogers, Arkansas chose the Cougars over a number of other notable programs, including SEC schools Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. As a junior this past season at Rogers High, Lindsey recorded nine sacks, 10 quarterback pressures and forced two fumbles. On the offensive side of the ball, he caught 62 passes for 1,139 yards and 14 touchdowns. What BYU's 2026 recruiting class currently looks like
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13-07-2025
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This local 3-star defensive lineman just committed to BYU
The BYU Cougars run onto the field ahead of their game against Oklahoma State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News BYU now has 15 committed members of its 2026 recruiting class. Orem High defensive lineman Lopeti Moala has committed to the Cougars, he announced Monday via social media. Moala is rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports and ranks as the No. 12 recruit out of Utah. He chose BYU over fellow finalists Utah, UCLA and Stanford. Advertisement The 6-foot-4, 250 pound Moala began his high school career at Davis High — helping the Darts capture a 6A state title in basketball this past season — but has transferred to Orem for his senior campaign. What BYU's 2026 recruiting class currently looks like
