Advocacy Group Pushes Back at UT's Reopening Strategy

UT grad students: COVID-19 plans are "inadequate" and "dangerous"

"...In May, Underpaid@UT, a graduate student worker advocacy organization, drafted an open..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Lawmakers, Students Demand UT Ditch “Eyes of Texas” Once and For All

UT cannot get away

"...the University of Texas of Austin are calling on UT-Austin leadership to finally abandon the school's spirit song, "The..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion – Protecting Texas Alone: The UT System Has Failed Our Community

Underpaid at UT, a graduate student worker advocacy group, urgently calls for COVID protections

"...has failed to adequately respond to widespread community concerns about health and safety. The school already made national headlines..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Column by Underpaid@UT

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...legislators, the NAACP, and a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate Bill 17’s ban on DEI-related programs..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

UT Chancellor Cigarroa Quits

After surprise exit, will head pediatric tranplants in San Antonio

"...UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa will be stepping down after..."

Feb. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mock Shooting Now Just Near UT Campus

Update: Mass farting demonstration planned in response

"...owners are reasonable people. And that might be true. But not all gun owners are – whether it's conservative..."

Dec. 9, 2015 News Post by Mac McCann

UT Students Sanctioned for Conduct During Pro-Palestinian Protest

They delivered a list of demands to the dean of the school of social work

"...Four students disciplined by the UT-Austin have chosen to accept their punishment for their actions..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Fenves to Be Next UT Austin President

Provost replaces Powers as regent wars still rage

"...It was unofficial last month, but now the final vote has been taken: UT-Austin Executive..."

April 20, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Admiral McRaven to Become UT Chancellor

Man who masterminded Bin Laden death to take over UT

"...The leadership of the UT System could be set for a real change in..."

July 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Filmmaker and Film-Educator Paul Stekler Says Goodbye to UT

As he delivers his final class, the former head of UT-Austin's Department of Radio-Television-Film gives a commencement speech looking back on a career without a plan

"...lessons, often from the lives of the famous. Stories about what the speaker has learned in their own life...."

May 6, 2022 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...newly created college tied to the right-wing funded Civitas Institute that has drawn skepticism and criticism from some corners..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

White Student Union Hits UT

Who will speak up for white students?

"...a Facebook group called the White Student Union at UT Austin made its introductory post. It wasn’t a mission..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...At least 60 people have lost their jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Black Leaders Demand UT Leave “Eyes of Texas” Out of Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns face the Washington Huskies in New Orleans on Jan. 1

"...the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl, Black leaders are imploring UT-Austin to leave “The Eyes of Texas” out of the..."

Dec. 28, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...year. Austin will soon be buzzing like normal again. But for the first time in 45 years, one person..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

UT Hosts Longhorn Pride for Prospective LGBTQ Students

Queer youth are invited to learn about UT Austin and tour the campus

"...After months of planning, UT Austin is finally putting on its first Longhorn Pride...."

Feb. 22, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

The Hook Laughs With, Not at UT

Local comedian Andrew Rosas hosts Texas Exes web series

"...UT has many beloved spokespersons, like the late Bill Livingston,..."

May 13, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

UT Students Celebrate Israel in Block Party, While Others Call for Ceasefire

The largest pro-Israel college campus event stayed peaceful

"...Hundreds of students filled UT’s Gregory Gym Plaza Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Israeli culture..."

April 3, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

More Than 200 UT Students Traveled to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break. Guess How Many Now Have Coronavirus.

Ages 20-40 account for half of positive cases in Travis County

"...Texas at Austin is now aware of over 200 UT students who traveled to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Matthew McConaughey Appointed to UT Professor-dom

Local Academy Award-winning actor now "professor of practice"

"...there's not much Austin resident Matthew McConaughey can't do. But now, the Academy Award-winning actor will add another accolade..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

UT Chancellor to President: Resign, Or I'll Fire You

War over UT leadership escalates into full blown bloodbath

"...at Austin may be reaching a new level of brutality as UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa will reportedly seek..."

July 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill McKibben Visits UT

Climate change leader promotes higher ed sustainability

"...abuzz with appearances from political and civil rights leaders, UT will also be hosting a bonafide rock star. Graham..."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...idle. This morning, the justices sent a case attacking UT's diversity admissions efforts back to the lower court. However,..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Hosts NCAA Volleyball Playoffs

"...I haven't seen nearly enough volleyball games this year. But since my seat will be vacant, you should take..."

Nov. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

UT's 'The Project' Offers Free Home Repair

Student volunteers are looking for work on the Eastside

"...For a limited time, UT’s annual day of community service, The Project, seeks Eastside..."

Nov. 25, 2013 Chronolog Post by Sarah Marloff

Kearney Sues UT

Former track coach claims race, sex discrimination

"...Beverly Kearney filed a $1 million lawsuit Thursday against UT, claiming that her forced ouster earlier this year was..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Trans UT Student Receives Caitlyn Jenner Foundation Scholarship

Sophomore had lost ROTC scholarship under trans military ban

"...UT-Austin student Map Pesqueira has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship..."

July 3, 2019 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Trans UT Student Isn’t Giving Up on School or the Military

Freshman loses ROTC scholarship under Trump’s trans military ban

"...Radio-Television-Film and American Studies dual major, a member of UT’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and a transgender man...."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Lilli Hime

UT Prepares for Campus Carry

UT president announces a working group

"...UT-Austin President Gregory Fenves issued a memo to the school's..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The End of the Confederacy at UT?

Will UT's Jefferson Davis statue finally be taken down?

"...As the national outcry over South Carolina's Confederate flag has grown since last..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

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