Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records

Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.

St. Edward's requires masks to be worn inside campus buildings

The university's decision of a mask mandate for unvaccinated and vaccinated people comes after Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 COVID guidelines.

Rice University bioengineers partner to create insulin implants

Two bioengineers are working together to create insulin-producing beta cells that regulate blood glucose levels for Type-1 diabetics.

University of Texas issues statement signaling intent to leave Big 12

In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”

Community rallies behind Austin skate shop amid talks of demolition

The owner of No-Comply skate shop was unaware that a demolition permit had been filed until the Historical Landmark Commission Review posted a sign outside their building.

Nobel laureate, UT physics professor Steven Weinberg dies at 88

UT Austin says Weinberg was a beloved teacher and researcher, revered not only by the scientists who marveled at his concise and elegant theories but also by science enthusiasts everywhere.

Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff

Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.

Austin ISD releases COVID-19 protocols for 2021-2022 school year

With COVID-19 variants and increased hospitalizations nearly pushing Austin into Stage 4, AISD says it is committed to providing a safe environment.

BBB gives tips to save money, avoid scams while back-to-school shopping

With the emphasis on in-person instruction resuming in Texas, school supply shopping is expected to be vastly different this year, says the BBB.

DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools

"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."

Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools

The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.

FOX 7 Discussion: Round Rock ISD police nationally recognized

Round Rock ISD police chief Jeffrey Yarbrough joins Mike Warren to talk about its recent national recognition of its campus safety model.

Local reuse organizations host donation event in West Campus

MoveOutATX connects UT Austin students with reuse organizations to drop off unwanted items for donation as the move-out season approaches.

GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills

The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.