UT Dallas just dropped a bombshell on its student athletes—track, field, and cross-country programs were axed weeks before the semester, leaving over 60 athletes and coaches scrambling. For incoming freshman Travis Matchett, who had just accepted a full-ride scholarship, the dream of competing for UTD vanished overnight. The university blames budget issues and lack of facilities, but for these athletes, the timing couldn’t be worse. Many are now desperately searching for new schools, while a petition demands answers. How should universities balance budgets without upending students’ lives? #Sports #UTDallas #StudentAthletes