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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In-person classes begin at UT as improved safety efforts continue in West Campus
Students at The University of Texas returned to in-person classes this week as safety improvements remain a top priority in West Campus.
Students at The University of Texas returned to in-person classes this week as safety improvements remain a top priority in West Campus.
Austin invited to celebrate Bevo's birthday at Frank Erwin Center
The birthday party will include tailgate games, trivia, and free snacks. Attendees will also have the chance to sign a large birthday card for Bevo as well as take photos with him.
The birthday party will include tailgate games, trivia, and free snacks. Attendees will also have the chance to sign a large birthday card for Bevo as well as take photos with him.
Lights will be added to West Campus in Austin to make area safer
More than 500 additional streetlights will be retrofitted with LED inserts by the end of 2022, according to a press release from the City of Austin.
More than 500 additional streetlights will be retrofitted with LED inserts by the end of 2022, according to a press release from the City of Austin.
Suspicious package on University of Texas campus deemed not dangerous
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.
Austin engagement of "Hadestown" rescheduled due to COVID-19
"Hadestown" will now play at Bass Concert Hall Sept. 20-25.
"Hadestown" will now play at Bass Concert Hall Sept. 20-25.
Texas Basketball offering holiday ticket deals through Jan. 15
Texas Athletics is offering ticket deals to several Men's and Women's basketball games through Jan. 15, 2021.
Texas Athletics is offering ticket deals to several Men's and Women's basketball games through Jan. 15, 2021.
UT researchers predict winter COVID-19 surge if behaviors aren’t changed
If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.
If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.
UT Austin's Dell Med opens center to study psychedelic treatments
UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.
UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.
1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin
A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
Texas basketball player Ashley Chevalier enters transfer portal
In a post on social media, backup point guard Ashley Chevalier said she was “choosing to prioritize my happiness and mental health.”
In a post on social media, backup point guard Ashley Chevalier said she was “choosing to prioritize my happiness and mental health.”
Horns with Heart: Nonprofit to offer Texas Longhorns offensive linemen $50K annually
A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes.
A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes.
Safehorns creates petition for more safety measures at UT Austin
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
Man accused of firing gun near University of Texas campus arrested
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.