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

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

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-Designed Tech Could Revolutionize Oil Spill Cleanup

Researchers achieved over 99% oil-water separation

"...In an attempt to update the decades-old technology used..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Waning Interest Doesn’t Slow UT’s Roll in Petroleum Program

Investing young minds in a moribund industry or training those who will lead transition?

"...UT-Austin's Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Department currently boasts the top..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Ali Juell

UT Tower Shooting 50th Anniversary

"...Texas at Austin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the UT Tower shooting with a Tower Garden re-dedication ceremony and..."

Aug. 1, 2016 Photo Gallery

UT Students Break Into E-Sports Through Longhorn Gaming

The university's independent organization gains notoriety in the competitive gaming world

"...as hard on the players. So when a power outage hit West Campus in April during the qualifiers for..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

High Tech Meets High Art in UT's CAET Initiative

New center teaches art students technical and computer skills

"...inundating our senses with endless streams of information and mutating pop culture into bizarre forms at warp speed. Even..."

Feb. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Landmarks' Public Art at UT

"...of more than three dozen works spread across the UT campus. In January 2017, it added the project O..."

Jan. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

The Right-Wingification of UT

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

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

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UT, OU Take Different Approaches to Racist Speech

OU takes swift action, while UT declines to punish students, citing freedom of speech

"...a theme party where guests wore ponchos, sombreros, construction outfits, and border patrol costumes – despite the official theme..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

UT's Master Plan Disaster?

So Far, School's New Buildings Receive Low Marks

"...-- and Speedway, which used to be Lampasas Street but is -- for now -- still Speedway. Here at..."

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

How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Texas Republicans are working to tighten their grip on..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City, UT Agree to Change Red River’s Flow

One of central Austin's main thoroughfares to be realigned and reconstructed

"...On the UT-Austin campus, "Red River" usually signifies incoming trash talk about..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A 'Culture of Excellence' at UT Inc.

The Commission of 125 report calls for a first-class (and blue-chip) university

"...a report released with great fanfare (courtesy of the UT Wind Ensemble) in a presentation ceremony on the South..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

UT Regents Fight Heats Up as Board Reshuffles

Investigation into Wallace Hall continues

"...The fight between Texas lawmakers and the UT System Board of Regents grew stormier this week as..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT Raises the Solar Roof

Students build all-solar house for national competition

"...truck, onto the rails, and rolled into place. Forty-five UT undergraduate and graduate students from the Schools of Architecture,..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

UT Spending Squeeze: Departments Juggle Priorities

UT faculty attempt to do more with less

"...of Texas is not only the state's flagship university but also one of Austin's biggest employers. Yet with a..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gates Speaks at UT, Laymen Everywhere Confused

Bill Gates tells UT students about software, innovation and giving back.

"...working full time at Microsoft that he showed the computer science and computer engineering crowd during his lecture at..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

ASME vs. Esme

UT student engineering organization withdraws logo based on Barrera memorial design

"...It's hard to design an iconic logo, but the For Esme design – created to commemorate the..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

For Whom the Bells Toll

Lege enacts campus carry on the 50th anniversary of the UT Tower shooting

"...heard was the crunch of pebbles beneath shoes. The shutter of cameras. The whips of paper fans...."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Looking for Solutions for Residents Feeling Extreme Heat

UT-Austin partners with city, community orgs to mitigate local "heat island" effect

"...urbanized communities become pockets of higher temperatures relative to outlying areas, as a result of several factors...."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Articulations

UT Fine Arts Rates Tops

"...when a survey of the nation's grad schools ranks UT Austin's Law, Engineering, or Business Schools among the best..."

March 14, 1997 Arts Column

One Quadrillion ... and Then Some

New laser science at UT pushes the boundaries of knowledge

"...Austin, still reminiscent of the cool rains of February but with just a hint of the warming, dreadful, soon-to-be-ungodly..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Revolutionizing Batteries With Sodium

UT professor looks to jump from the lab to the marketplace

"...Goodenough, professor and Virginia H. Cockrell Centennial Chair at UT's Cockrell School of Engineering. That invention is one of..."

April 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

No Dove of Peace Over Georgetown

Charges continue to fly over the defective Dove Springs Wastewater plant.

"...Just when it appeared the dispute over Georgetown's Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant might have..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Clouds Over Campus

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

"...Austin faces new competition for research dollars, while state contributions decrease. Whatever the inevitable changes, UT System Chancellor Francisco..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?

An Anti-abortion Exhibit Produces Protests and a Free Speech Controversy at UT

"...are just a few of the questions roiling the UT-Austin campus this spring in the wake of the February..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Staff Infection

Sick of Low Wages, UT Staff Vow Three-Day 'Burnt Orange Flu'

"...Johnnie Conley worked at UT for almost 11 years before she decided to take..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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