Man arrested for hitting UT student in back of the head, UTPD says
A UT student told police she was walking toward Guadalupe Street when a man hit her in the back of the head with a closed fist.
A UT student told police she was walking toward Guadalupe Street when a man hit her in the back of the head with a closed fist.
UT Austin to receive $612K for additional mental health resources
The federal grant comes from funding authorized by US Sen. John Cornyn's Safer Communities Act signed into law after the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children and two teachers.
The federal grant comes from funding authorized by US Sen. John Cornyn's Safer Communities Act signed into law after the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children and two teachers.
3 UT Austin students safe following attempted robbery near campus
Austin police are investigating an attempted robbery of three UT Austin students on Wednesday.
Austin police are investigating an attempted robbery of three UT Austin students on Wednesday.
UT students call for change as SafeHorns releases list of 50 habitual offenders near campus
Using the crime log from UTPD and data from Austin PD, SafeHorns compiled the list of 50 habitual offenders around the University of Texas, specifically West Campus.
Using the crime log from UTPD and data from Austin PD, SafeHorns compiled the list of 50 habitual offenders around the University of Texas, specifically West Campus.
Person of interest identified in UT student kidnapping
Police released two photos of a person of interest and the vehicle used in the kidnapping of a UT student.
Police released two photos of a person of interest and the vehicle used in the kidnapping of a UT student.
UT Austin attempted kidnapping: DPS troopers asked to patrol West Campus following uptick in crime
FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.
FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.
Attempted kidnapping of UT Austin student being investigated by police
Austin police and UT Austin police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a UT Austin student.
Austin police and UT Austin police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a UT Austin student.
UT Austin awarded $1M to establish Pandemic Decision Science center
The new UT Center for Pandemic Decision Science will bring together people from different disciplines and backgrounds to "tackle the grand challenge of preparing the world to combat future pandemic threats," says UT Austin.
The new UT Center for Pandemic Decision Science will bring together people from different disciplines and backgrounds to "tackle the grand challenge of preparing the world to combat future pandemic threats," says UT Austin.
UT Austin program helps people become teachers quicker
With the recent teacher shortage, UT Austin is offering those with STEM degrees the opportunity to become teachers in only seven months.
With the recent teacher shortage, UT Austin is offering those with STEM degrees the opportunity to become teachers in only seven months.
UT Austin alumni not happy with ticket options for sport games at Moody Center
One alum said it isn’t as easy to get a ticket at the Moody Center like it was at the Erwin, and it’s not as cheap either.
One alum said it isn’t as easy to get a ticket at the Moody Center like it was at the Erwin, and it’s not as cheap either.
Suspect arrested after assaulting UT Austin student, UTPD says
UT police said the suspect is not related to any recent assaults on or near UT Campus.
UT police said the suspect is not related to any recent assaults on or near UT Campus.
UT Austin students join nationwide walkout for abortion, transgender rights
Students left class and gathered at the West Mall to rally for abortion and transgender rights.
Students left class and gathered at the West Mall to rally for abortion and transgender rights.
UT Austin Tower to undergo first major renovation since its construction
The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.
The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.
Former Texas standout and WNBA player Tiffany Jackson dies at 37
Former UT standout and Dallas Lincoln High School graduate Tiffany Jackson, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, has died of cancer at age 37.
Former UT standout and Dallas Lincoln High School graduate Tiffany Jackson, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, has died of cancer at age 37.
UT Austin research could result in EV batteries charging faster, lasting longer
At the federal level, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will provide thousands of dollars in incentives for Americans that buy EVs.
At the federal level, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will provide thousands of dollars in incentives for Americans that buy EVs.
State-of-the-art gaming facility on University of Texas campus
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge is a new amenity on the 40 Acres that's a gamer's dream.
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge is a new amenity on the 40 Acres that's a gamer's dream.
Film critic Leonard Maltin meets furry namesake at Fantastic Fest 2022
Leonard Maltin meets....Leonard Maltin? The film critic met with his furry namesake while attending Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Leonard Maltin meets....Leonard Maltin? The film critic met with his furry namesake while attending Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Missing UT Austin student: Family continues search for Brian Vargo who disappeared in 1976
UT Austin student Brian Vargo disappeared the second semester of his sophomore year in 1976.
UT Austin student Brian Vargo disappeared the second semester of his sophomore year in 1976.
UT police searching for burglary suspect
A burglary suspect is on the run after stealing property from a construction office trailer, UT police said.
A burglary suspect is on the run after stealing property from a construction office trailer, UT police said.
Safety improvements made to West Campus as Austin Energy upgrades lights
The community-owned electric utility collaborated with SafeHorns and other organizations to address low lighting and lack of lighting in the area of West 29th Street, Guadalupe Street, North Lamar Boulevard, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
The community-owned electric utility collaborated with SafeHorns and other organizations to address low lighting and lack of lighting in the area of West 29th Street, Guadalupe Street, North Lamar Boulevard, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.