Investigation underway after young travelers return from spring break, test positive for COVID-19
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
University of Texas at Austin Tower lit up to celebrate first day of online learning
In a statement online, UT President Gregory Fenves said, “Monday is a continuation of your studies as well as a new beginning. You will rise to the occasion and thrive in your academic work."
In a statement online, UT President Gregory Fenves said, “Monday is a continuation of your studies as well as a new beginning. You will rise to the occasion and thrive in your academic work."
UT Austin warns about COVID-19 email scams
Chief Information Security Officer Cam Beasley says to be on guard for email phishing attempts and other scams targeting fears with promises of vaccines, investment opportunities, and dangerous links that appear to come from trusted sources.
Chief Information Security Officer Cam Beasley says to be on guard for email phishing attempts and other scams targeting fears with promises of vaccines, investment opportunities, and dangerous links that appear to come from trusted sources.
UT Austin releases study on impact of social distancing
The study says if people don’t practice social distancing, hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock area could be overrun by the summer.
The study says if people don’t practice social distancing, hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock area could be overrun by the summer.
UT Austin postpones graduation commencement amid coronavirus outbreak
According to the school, a virtual commencement will be held in its place with more details to come.
According to the school, a virtual commencement will be held in its place with more details to come.
Central Texas universities, colleges donate PPE gear to help with COVID-19 response
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Suspect arrested for grabbing woman on UT Austin campus
If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
UT Austin Dell Medical School holds donation drive for protective gear
The medical center says that original and unopened items are preferred but not required, however, they ask that you do not donate used gloves or masks.
The medical center says that original and unopened items are preferred but not required, however, they ask that you do not donate used gloves or masks.
UT Austin graduation commencement facing cancellation amid coronavirus outbreak
The University of Texas at Austin is deciding if it should host graduation online, postpone it, or cancel it altogether.
The University of Texas at Austin is deciding if it should host graduation online, postpone it, or cancel it altogether.
Austin children's nutrition expert: Infant formula do's and don'ts amid coronavirus pandemic
Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand.
Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand.
First UT Austin student tests positive for coronavirus
In a letter to the UT community, UT President Gregory Fenves said that they expect that many more cases will be detected during the coming days and weeks.
In a letter to the UT community, UT President Gregory Fenves said that they expect that many more cases will be detected during the coming days and weeks.
UT Austin offers emergency housing for students, releases guidelines
According to the University, students who may not have alternative housing options during the coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to receive emergency housing from UT Austin's Housing and Dining.
According to the University, students who may not have alternative housing options during the coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to receive emergency housing from UT Austin's Housing and Dining.
UT Austin students asked to move out by March 30, need to sign up to retrieve personal belongings
According to the University's website, those students who are currently present and living at the university are asked to be completely moved out by March 30. Students do not need to sign up for a check out time.
According to the University's website, those students who are currently present and living at the university are asked to be completely moved out by March 30. Students do not need to sign up for a check out time.
UT Austin President tests negative for CO-VID 19
President Fenves will continue to self-isolate for 14 days, according to UT Austin.
President Fenves will continue to self-isolate for 14 days, according to UT Austin.
Three coronavirus cases confirmed in Austin
With no vaccine or treatment at this time, the best lines of defense are washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, and not touching your face.
With no vaccine or treatment at this time, the best lines of defense are washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, and not touching your face.
CapMetro, UT Austin cancel UT shuttle routes through Spring Break
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
UT Austin President's wife tests positive for coronavirus
A second member of his family, who works at UT Austin, is presumed to have COVID-19 as well.
A second member of his family, who works at UT Austin, is presumed to have COVID-19 as well.
UT Austin cancels classes after two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Austin-Travis County
School officials had earlier said that the university would remain open but "given the rapidly evolving situation" they felt "it is in the best interest of the campus community to close."
School officials had earlier said that the university would remain open but "given the rapidly evolving situation" they felt "it is in the best interest of the campus community to close."
Several local universities moving to online courses to prevent coronavirus
On Thursday, University officials said that the plan to keep coronavirus away would not include closing dorms or shutting down the campus.
On Thursday, University officials said that the plan to keep coronavirus away would not include closing dorms or shutting down the campus.
Former UT Austin student athletes file class action lawsuit against former coach John Rembao, NCAA
The press release states that the suit is an attempt to hold NCAA officials accountable for failing to foster a safe environment for student-athletes and for not imposing appropriate sanctions on schools and coaches after learning of sexually inappropriate behavior.
The press release states that the suit is an attempt to hold NCAA officials accountable for failing to foster a safe environment for student-athletes and for not imposing appropriate sanctions on schools and coaches after learning of sexually inappropriate behavior.