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."

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.

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. 

Events at Frank Erwin Center, Bass Concert Hall postponed due to coronavirus concerns

On Thursday, in a press conference held by UT leaders, it was announced that all events at the Frank Erwin Center would be postponed immediately. According to a Facebook post by the Center, no immediate decision has been made on when events will resume. 

UT Austin extends spring break, plans to switch classes to online

The announcement comes after a number of Texas universities announced that they were going to be extending their spring breaks.

UT study: White, suburban, college educated Texans less likely to vaccinate children

Areas with higher percentages of young children, ethnically white people and people with a bachelor's degree were more also more likely to have higher exemption rates. 

Explore UT canceled due to local disaster declaration over coronavirus

Dubbed the biggest open house in Texas, the event was expected to attract nearly 50,000 prospective students, teachers, and their families to the university's campus on March 7. 

FOX 7 Care Force: UT Austin ranked sixth best college for veterans

In the FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren looks at how UT Austin has become one of the most vet-friendly universities in the country.

Student at UT Austin diagnosed with mumps

University Health Services hasn't advised UT students, in general, to take any extra precautions against mumps at this time. 

UT Austin to change sexual misconduct policies

The changes come after a four-month comprehensive review of the university's sexual misconduct policies done by the Husch Blackwell firm.

UT Police outline new safety spending

Chief Carter did say there is the possibility that they could push the new District 7 patrol zone further out into West Campus. It’s not known what will happen after the funding runs out in 4 years. 

UT Board of Regents approves new funding for West Campus safety

A letter from UT President Gregory Fenves says the decision is because of a recent increase in violent crime in Austin.

Affordable housing complex proposed for West Campus

The project has a long way to go - but already there are concerns over who could live at the affordable housing complex and how it will be secured.

Big game for UT Longhorns freshman basketball player Will Baker

It's been over a year since Westlake's 5 star big man chose to play his college basketball at Texas and now after struggling for most of his freshman season he's finally flashing the skills that had Longhorn fans excited.

Austin ISD superintendent Paul Cruz resigns to take position with UT Austin

In a letter, Dr. Paul Cruz says he has accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin and intends to resign from his position as superintendent.