UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
Haruka Weiser: UT organization committed to improve safety, avoid another tragedy
It's been six years since University of Texas at Austin student Haruka Weiser was found murdered on campus. Organizations hope creating a safer area for students will avoid another tragedy like that again.
UT Austin ranks among top 4 public universities for graduate school programs
UT Austin is one of only four public universities with 50 or more specialties ranked in the top 10 in the nation in US News & World Report's latest Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Kendra Scott donates $13.25 million to University of Texas at Austin
Kendra Scott's $13.25 million endowment will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help an estimated 24,000 women pursue business aspirations in the coming decade.
Oakwood Cemetery Chapel presents digital exhibit on Watson Chateau
The digital exhibit is being presented by the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel and looks at the cultural history of both the Chateau and its owners.
UTPD warns students of callers pretending to be police
UTPD is warning students about a recent phone scam where callers are pretending to be police in order to solicit payment to avoid "criminal charges".
100% of graduating students seeking residency training matched, says Dell Med
Nearly half of Dell Med’s fourth-year students will enter primary care fields, including internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Moore powers Texas women over Fairfield in 70-52 win
Aaliyah Moore scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Texas overcame a gritty effort from Fairfield to open the NCAA Tournament with a 70-52 win Friday night on the Longhorns' home court.
Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014
Andrew Jones scored 21 points, Marcus Carr beat the halftime buzzer with a shot from well beyond halfcourt to put Texas ahead for good, and the Longhorns beat Virginia Tech 81-73 on Friday for their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2014.
Jury awards professor $3M in discrimination suit against UT Austin
A jury has awarded a UT Austin professor $3 million after finding the school discriminated against her based on her sex and the fact she was pregnant.
Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
Frank Erwin Center hosts final Texas men’s basketball game Monday night
The Erwin Center hosted its final Texas men’s basketball game on Monday. Since it’s opening in 1977, the Erwin Center has played host to a variety of events over the years.
University of Texas researcher warns public of misinformation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
UT Austin hires director for Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.
UT Board of Regents establishes $300M endowment to expand tuition assistance
The UT System Board of Regents has established a $300 million endowment to help undergrad students pay for college. The “Promise Plus” program will provide tuition assistance to eligible students at seven UT institutions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs University of Texas faculty
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
UT Austin President defends faculty tenure after Lt. Gov. Patrick proposes to end it at public universities
University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell said Monday that removing tenure for faculty would hurt the university’s ability to hire the best professors, countering a proposal from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week to eliminate tenure for new hires at all public universities in Texas.
Texas Lt Gov proposes ending university tenures in response to CRT resolution
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing ending university tenures at public universities following UT's response to Critical Race Theory teachings.
Big 12 fines Texas $25,000 for court storming after Kansas win
The Big 12 issued a $25,000 fine and a public reprimand to the University of Texas for its handling of the storming of the court after the men's basketball team's win over the Kansas Jayhawks.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.