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

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Rufo had been invited to speak at the Salem Center, UT’s new right-wing think tank headquartered in Rowling Hall,..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UT Takes on Confederate Statues

After public input, university plans to consider options, including removal

"...after that, a petition with over 3,000 signatures urged UT President Gregory Fenves to remove the campus' statue honoring..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...research, student organizations, guest speakers, data collection, or admissions, but they fear it will walk back progress universities have..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

$1M Gift From the Son of the First Black Graduate of UT Funds Endowments

Pathways for grad students from HBCUs and a professorship focused on inclusion in the built environment

"...son of John Chase, the first Black graduate of UT-Austin School of Architecture, has given the school a $1..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...At a "community visioning session" in early June, as part of the..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"..."There's been a lot of writing about [streaming] out of the necessity of the pandemic," she..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

UT's Public Arts Program Debuts an Ambitious New Project

Landmarks presents Ann Hamilton’s O N E E V E R Y O N E at the Dell Medical School

"...two areas where the haziness gives way to sharp resolution: part of her face and her hands, held gingerly..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New York Times Bestselling Author Brené Brown to Speak at UT Austin

Limited tickets available to the public for Oct. 29 event

"...Brené Brown and the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation are teaming up to..."

Sept. 18, 2019 Arts Post by Alyssa Quiles

The Final Boss of Civic Engagement: Join a City Board or Commission

Volunteers influence city policy

"...Fancy yourself a future politico? An unabashed policy wonk? Or simply passionate about..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Case of Austin's Declining African-American Population

UT professor Eric Tang leads discussion on May study

"...audible gasp fell over the downstairs room at the UT Community Engagement Center. Eric Tang, the UT professor responsible..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

'Play Ball'

Allison Orr finds dance at the diamond, choreographing baseball moves in a tribute to Downs Field

"...found her latest inspiration at the diamond, taking those routine movements and rituals at the ball field, from tossing..."

May 9, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Civics 101

Duty now for the future

"...Austin's Declining African-American Population UT Professor Eric Tang will speak on the study he..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column

The Hero Returns

Vince Young carves out a second career at UT-Austin

"...K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Instead, find the Flawn Academic Center (tucked between the Tower and the Union) and take..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Black Eastsiders: Powers a Friend

Will the next UT president continue Powers' work repairing the relationship between UT and East Austin?

"...the news broke, over the July 4th weekend, that UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa had demanded the resignation of..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...Xavier Rotnofsky and Vice President Rohit Mandalapu. Now, some UT students – the new student government included – are..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Confederate Statue Report Released

UT task force recommends taking action

"...Since the Thirties, Confederate statues have looked over the South Mall at the University of Texas at Austin. Since..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by Mac McCann

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...Council approves a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's Confederate statue problem isn't resolved quite yet; and more...."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Let's Go Gun Crazy

UT working group recommends allowing guns in classrooms, while a "mock mass shooting" and a "mass farting" protest in response bring out the national media

"...a full Army-looking getup; another wore an InfoWars shirt about the "dangers" of fluoride; a UT alum wore a..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Frat Party Fallout

UT students are disappointed by admin's failure to nip racist parties in the bud

"...a theme party with attendees in ponchos, sombreros, construction outfits, and border patrol costumes. The party's decorations included signs..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Cactus Resolve

Student Government formally opposes closure of venue

"...Last night, the Student Government at UT Austin became the latest body to tell the administration..."

March 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If You Have To Leave The House, Why Not Donate Blood?

Hospitals could face critical shortages as outbreak disrupts drives

"...ramp up this week, Nick Canedo, vice president of community engagement at We are Blood, told the Chronicle Monday,..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...Dressed in yellow T-shirts and carrying clipboards, three UT students approached the house on Colony Loop Drive and..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...I am in that race, no ifs, ands, or buts."..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...Monday morning, in a basement clinic at University Medical Center Brackenridge, a half-dozen doctors and assistants huddled around computer..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Living Maya

Austin becomes a hotbed of past and future Maya knowledge

"...and art historians of Harvard, Yale, and the like, but also among those with no formal training. "She had..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...regarding Seton and Children's Hospital in last week's Chronicle. But I'd be grateful if you'd consider using the phrase..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...The Austin Transportation Depart­ment's Smart Mobility Office, UT-Austin, and local nonprofit Jail to Jobs are joining forces..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...took turns thanking him for accomplishing what the transit authority was created to do 37 years ago – move..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35

America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile

"...the 2006 Central Library bond and the 2012 Central Health/UT Dell Medical School tax rate election – were collabs..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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