UT researchers: Fossil egg may belong to extinct sea lizard

An analysis led by researchers at UT Austin has found the fossil is actually a giant, soft-shell egg from approximately 66 million years ago!

FOX 7 Discussion: Safehorns on UT campus safety

Safehorns president Joell McNew joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization's concerns about campus safety at UT Austin.

UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19

The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.

Austin Community College announces plan to begin return to campus

ACC plans to slowly integrate face-to-face classes, starting with a small amount of technical hands-on programs like Welding, Automotive and Nursing that can't fully be taught online, beginning on July 6.

Austin ISD to provide summer family support

The program will run through July 31 and will offer a variety of services.

5 ways to reduce college tuition costs

With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.

Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate

As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change. 

UT Austin to require face masks on campus in the fall

All students, faculty, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings when they are in campus buildings.