UT to Slash Memorial Museum Funding

Supporters search for alternate funding

"...celebrate its 75th anniversary in Jan­uary, faces a budget cut from UT-Austin of about $600,000 – roughly 75% of..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Preserving the Future of the Texas Memorial Museum

After years of neglect and underfunding, Austin’s only natural history museum reconsiders its role

"...Tucked away on the University of Texas campus is an Art Deco building containing the..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Arts Feature by Claire Stevens

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Alums Fight UT Museum Funding Cut

Grassroots campaign hopes to restore budget

"...On January 15, 2014, UT-Austin's Texas Memorial Museum celebrated its 75th anniversary. But while..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Only Natural

The Texas Memorial Museum decides to focus on its natural history roots.

"...State History Museum, planted dramatically at the north end of the Capitol, was built for people comfortable with the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...Col. George Washington Brackenridge, Civil War profiteer and philanthropist, could have never suspected how much controversy..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

A Wary Campus Community Readies for COVID at UT

Gone to Texas ... for now

"...Studying for his all-virtual semester from his off-campus apartment may not be the college experience Jared Orkin..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

UT Slashing Funding for a 'Treasure'

"...Dear Editor, I was appalled to read that UT will slash funding for the community institution, the Texas..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Postmarks

Making Cents of Tuition Plan

Few students, but strong opinions about UT's rising prices

"...University of Texas students displayed their typical level of civic engagement..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Dinosaur-Track Rescue Mission Under Way at UT ... Slowly

Bureaucratic hurdles not withstanding, legendary fossils could soon have new home.

"...A legendary set of dinosaur tracks that have been deteriorating outside UT's Texas..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Student Housing, Decades of Biological Research Up in the Air

Bracken­ridge Tract Task Force recommends removing or relocating student housing and lab west of campus

"...Last Friday, the UT System Board of Reg­ents heard the findings of the..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

UT's Master Plan Disaster?

So Far, School's New Buildings Receive Low Marks

"...Welcome to the corner of 26th Street -- which is now Dean (Page) Keeton..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...Neil deGrasse Tyson, the celebrated astrophysicist, the director of the Hayden Planetarium, the subject of a thousand Facebook..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Administrators and program participants say UT's training program for science and math teachers is as crucial as ever.

"...A three-year-old University of Texas program aimed at attracting students enrolled in the..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Wanna be a Member?

"...Overall, the University of Texas System and UT-Austin provide at least 143 private..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...The landscape of higher education is changing in Texas. More research universities..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Far and Away the Best

"...Even though she's back at school for pre-law at UT, the "collegiate" experience of lounging around with a bunch..."

July 9, 1999 Screens Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Culinary Studies

Cooking Schools in Austin

"...In the early Nineties, in the throes of one of my serial midlife crises, I conceived the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I don't think anyone anticipated breach of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...What's a citywide election without a few high-dollar propositions on the May 3 ballot?..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Summer Camp Guide

"...too much Sun-In, and I was the only girl without a curling iron – who knew they could run..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"You can't legislate morality. This is a ridiculous..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Little City Hall

Architectural Team Picked to Design Scaled-Down Building

"...City Hall, which is why we don't have one. But soon we will, Lord willing and the lake don't..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison