UT Austin names interim President, McCombs Dean Jay Hartzell
The Board and Chancellor James B. Milliken has selected Dean Jay Hartzell of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin to serve as the university’s interim president.
The Board and Chancellor James B. Milliken has selected Dean Jay Hartzell of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin to serve as the university’s interim president.
Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
UT Austin begins 3D printing PPE gear for healthcare workers amid coronavirus outbreak
The project deemed RAPID Shield will use 3D-printing resources to create the face shields to help meet the increasing demand for PPE amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The project deemed RAPID Shield will use 3D-printing resources to create the face shields to help meet the increasing demand for PPE amid the coronavirus outbreak.
California school closures dash hopes of senior year traditions
Like so many high school seniors, Kate Brubaker is all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Like so many high school seniors, Kate Brubaker is all dressed up with nowhere to go.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
UT Austin President Greg Fenves announces he's leaving Forty Acres
Fenves says his last day will be June 30 and then he will begin his new job as president at Emory University in Atlanta on August 1.
Fenves says his last day will be June 30 and then he will begin his new job as president at Emory University in Atlanta on August 1.
Lockhart ISD to provide wireless internet for students, staff
The district says the total cost, which includes the setup fee, installation of routers in up to 500 homes and internet service for the first year, is just under $450,000.
The district says the total cost, which includes the setup fee, installation of routers in up to 500 homes and internet service for the first year, is just under $450,000.
Round Rock ISD food service employee tests positive for COVID-19
The district says in a letter to parents and guardians that the employee is a food service worker who recently prepared and distributed curbside meals at Anderson Mill Elementary.
The district says in a letter to parents and guardians that the employee is a food service worker who recently prepared and distributed curbside meals at Anderson Mill Elementary.
FOX 7 Discussion: College students handling COVID-19 changes
Psychology expert Dr. Glenn Albright joins Marcel Clarke to talk about college students and their mental health as classes move online due to COVID-19.
Psychology expert Dr. Glenn Albright joins Marcel Clarke to talk about college students and their mental health as classes move online due to COVID-19.
UT Austin confirms more participants and more COVID-19 cases from spring break trip
Officials now say that 211 students were on the March 14-19 trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and of that number 49 have tested positive.
Officials now say that 211 students were on the March 14-19 trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and of that number 49 have tested positive.
UT Austin: 49 students test positive for COVID-19 after traveling to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break
Most of the students were on a trip organized by travel vendor JusCollege, which included students from other colleges and universities.
Most of the students were on a trip organized by travel vendor JusCollege, which included students from other colleges and universities.
Austin ISD to remain closed "for an indefinite period of time," says superintendent
Cruz made the announcement in a letter, saying that AISD's 129 campus buildings will remain closed "as part of the district's ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19."
Cruz made the announcement in a letter, saying that AISD's 129 campus buildings will remain closed "as part of the district's ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19."
Interview with University of Texas at Austin baseball head coach David Pierce
Head coach David Pierce, like many of us, is trying to balance staying safe and responsible during the COVID-19 pandemic while also trying to do his job.
Head coach David Pierce, like many of us, is trying to balance staying safe and responsible during the COVID-19 pandemic while also trying to do his job.
Fort Worth ISD moving to a pass or fail grading system
The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting more equipment to help students learning from home. It’s also moving to a pass or fail grading system in an effort to make sure students don’t fall behind during this health crisis.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting more equipment to help students learning from home. It’s also moving to a pass or fail grading system in an effort to make sure students don’t fall behind during this health crisis.
Coronavirus outbreak spurs local business owners and researchers to innovate
Ramsey and his crew went to the hospital to deliver 150 meals to hospital personnel. That job is keeping his business open and his employees working. He also plans to expand to other hospitals.
Ramsey and his crew went to the hospital to deliver 150 meals to hospital personnel. That job is keeping his business open and his employees working. He also plans to expand to other hospitals.
44 UT Austin students have COVID-19 after spring break trip
Two weeks ago, amid the coronavirus pandemic, about 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin partied in Mexico on spring break.
Two weeks ago, amid the coronavirus pandemic, about 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin partied in Mexico on spring break.
California schools to remain closed for duration of academic year amid coronavirus crisis
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
UT Austin moving classes online for remainder of spring, summer semesters
UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.
UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.
Google to provide high quality internet access, chromebooks as California schools remain closed
Students in California won’t be returning to school this academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But students will continue with their classwork from home, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Students in California won’t be returning to school this academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But students will continue with their classwork from home, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.