FOX 7 Discussion: Getting a COVID-19 test is now easier at UT Austin
UT Professor Andreas Matouschek explains the UT Proactive Community Testing Program for COVID-19 to Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin.
UT Professor Andreas Matouschek explains the UT Proactive Community Testing Program for COVID-19 to Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin.
Longhorn band expected to perform "The Eyes of Texas"
In a letter, Dean Douglas Dempster said that when the band performs, it will be expected to perform the song that has been at the center of controversy for quite some time due to its racial ties.
In a letter, Dean Douglas Dempster said that when the band performs, it will be expected to perform the song that has been at the center of controversy for quite some time due to its racial ties.
University of Texas at Austin's automatic admission rate to remain at current rate
The University of Texas at Austin says it will continue to automatically admit eligible Texas students in the top 6% of their high school graduating class beginning in the summer and fall of 2022.
The University of Texas at Austin says it will continue to automatically admit eligible Texas students in the top 6% of their high school graduating class beginning in the summer and fall of 2022.
Austin Public Health warns UT Greek life to follow COVID-19 orders
Greek life at UT was warned, if they do throw parties of more than ten people, they could face criminal charges.
Greek life at UT was warned, if they do throw parties of more than ten people, they could face criminal charges.
Some University of Texas students concerned over off-campus parties spreading COVID-19
UT claimed victory over UTEP in their first game of the season at DKR and before students could watch the game they had to pass a COVID test.
UT claimed victory over UTEP in their first game of the season at DKR and before students could watch the game they had to pass a COVID test.
UT Austin reports 95 positive COVID-19 tests before season opener
UT’s current confirmed positive case rate for students and staff sits at 814.
UT’s current confirmed positive case rate for students and staff sits at 814.
Thousands of fans attend Texas Longhorns season opener
Fans say all the restrictions are just a small price to pay to have some sort of normalcy back.
Fans say all the restrictions are just a small price to pay to have some sort of normalcy back.
Gameday at UT Austin looks a little different due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has limited how much fans can interact with one another prior to the game and during the game.
COVID-19 has limited how much fans can interact with one another prior to the game and during the game.
UT students need to be tested before going to a Longhorns game
As UT prepares for kick-off, students are having to make some preparations of their own, like get tested for COVID-19.
As UT prepares for kick-off, students are having to make some preparations of their own, like get tested for COVID-19.
UT researchers help develop more accurate, lower cost COVID-19 antibody test
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Houston Methodist and other institutions have developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 that is reportedly more accurate and can handle a much larger number of donor samples at lower overall cost than standard antibody tests currently in use.
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Houston Methodist and other institutions have developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 that is reportedly more accurate and can handle a much larger number of donor samples at lower overall cost than standard antibody tests currently in use.
UT students attending football game will have to pass COVID-19 test
University of Texas students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday (9/12) will have to pass a COVID-19 test.
University of Texas students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday (9/12) will have to pass a COVID-19 test.
Texas Longhorns opening 2020 college football season against UTEP
It is game week for UT Austin!
It is game week for UT Austin!
UT students start petition for more information about COVID-19 outbreaks on campus
Students said it's a lack of communication that has them concerned and that's why they are petitioning the university for more transparency about COVID-19 outbreaks on campus.
Students said it's a lack of communication that has them concerned and that's why they are petitioning the university for more transparency about COVID-19 outbreaks on campus.
Kendra Scott appointed professor of practice at UT Austin
Kendra Scott will co-teach a course named Women in Entrepreneurship as part of a new faculty appointment at UT Austin.
Kendra Scott will co-teach a course named Women in Entrepreneurship as part of a new faculty appointment at UT Austin.
Several Longhorn band members still saying they won't perform "The Eyes of Texas"
With the first home football game around the corner, several Longhorn band members are still saying they won't be performing "The Eyes of Texas".
With the first home football game around the corner, several Longhorn band members are still saying they won't be performing "The Eyes of Texas".
APH asks UT Austin students to be more careful as city transitions to stage 3
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin's Interim Health Authority, says he has confidence in students on campus, but also recognizes they are at a higher risk for COVID-19 because of the close interaction students typically spend with one another.
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin's Interim Health Authority, says he has confidence in students on campus, but also recognizes they are at a higher risk for COVID-19 because of the close interaction students typically spend with one another.
Some UT Austin faculty petition against opening campus
On Thursday, during the meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, the petition was presented with demands beyond all online classes.
On Thursday, during the meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, the petition was presented with demands beyond all online classes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Nike to release new UT Austin inspired sneaker
The sneaker, a Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37, will feature a longhorns logo as well as college's iconic colors.
The sneaker, a Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37, will feature a longhorns logo as well as college's iconic colors.
McDonald Observatory to reopen to public on August 28
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.