UT Commencement 2024: Tight security at ceremony after protests

A small group of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside DKR Stadium during UT Austin's commencement ceremony, this as some universities have cancelled commencement due to student protests.

UT Austin Commencement 2024: Everything you need to know

Thousands of students will graduate from the University of Texas on Saturday evening. Here is everything you need to know about the ceremony, including parking, security rules and more.

UT Austin professor loses job, faces criminal charge after arrest at protest

A UT professor lost his job and is facing a criminal charge after his arrest in connection to a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus last week.

Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back

Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.

Palestine protesters rally at UT Austin after more than 130 arrests over the last two weeks

Protesters rallied at UT Austin this afternoon, calling for the university to divest funds from companies aiding Israel. This comes after over 130 arrests were made at protests at UT in the last two weeks.

Two Texas schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Two universities in Texas have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

UT president defends handling of campus Palestine protests in op-ed

UT Austin president Jay Hartzell received criticism for calling in state troopers to the recent campus Palestine protests. Now, he is defending his handling of the protests in an op-ed.

UT Austin protest: UTPD plans to file charge for gun-related crime

University of Texas police said it plans to file at least one charge for a gun-related crime in connection to the pro-Palestine protest on campus on Monday, April 29.

Robbery, assault reported at UT Austin; police investigating

University of Texas at Austin police are searching for a suspect after a person was robbed and assaulted on campus.

UT Austin protest: Arrested protesters continue to be released from jail

People have been camped outside the Travis County Jail all day Tuesday, waiting for protesters to be released. On Monday, April 29, nearly 80 people were arrested on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

UT Austin protest: Students gather for Palestine meeting on South Lawn

Palestine Solidarity Committee and UT Austin Arab Students Association asked people to gather on the South Lawn to learn more about Palestine.

UT Austin Palestine protest: Nearly 80 protesters taken into custody

Pro-Palestine protesters were on the University of Texas at Austin campus as officials issue a dispersal order. Dozens of protesters were seen taken into custody.

UT Austin Palestine protests: University clarifies 'confusing' messaging

The University of Texas is now saying arrested students will be allowed to continue their studies, clarifying earlier statements that said those arrested would not be allowed on campus.

UT Palestine protests, voting issues and flips: This Week in Texas Politics

Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.

What are UT Austin's 'institutional rules' around free speech and assembly?

57 people were arrested in Wednesday's clash between pro-Palestine protesters and law enforcement on UT Austin's campus. We take a closer look at UT's "institutional rules" around free speech and assembly.

UT Austin Palestine rally: Criminal charges dropped against some protestors

Criminal charges have been dropped against many protestors by the Travis County Attorney's Office, citing "deficiencies in the probable cause affidavits."