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Federal visa statuses revoked for at least 50 university students in North Texas • Apr. 9, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As	Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institution • North Texas Normal College
Date	1890 - present
Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Larry McMurtry • Patricia Racette • Rick Riordan

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