UT Faculty Engage on Memorial Museum

Supporters meet with Bill Powers

"...On Monday, Feb. 17, UT-Austin's Faculty Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

UT Faculty Say Conservatization of the School Is a Long Time Coming

Another brick in the wall

"...system and the teaching of critical race theory at UT-Austin, faculty and administrators across the university recoiled...."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

Changes at UT’s Fine Arts Library Cause a Rift in the College of Fine Arts

Showdown on the fifth floor

"...discovery. On the other, a hive of classrooms with computers, whiteboards, and students working together – a space of..."

March 30, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Running the UT Numbers

Unless you're the football coach, budgetary times are dire

"...job provider. In the current economic and legislative climate, UT now faces several years for which the most optimistic..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Students Protest UT's Ties to Accenture

CFO denies relationship

"...in a demonstration Friday, Feb. 7, to call on UT administrators to cut further ties with consulting firm Accenture..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans

Consultant rolls out two master plans for UT's Brackenridge Tract

"...plans do include 15 acres for the West Austin Youth Association, or WAYA – and one of the options..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

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 Urged to Consider 'Win' for Cactus

'Friends' provides a 25-page proposal for fate of Cactus

"...gave interested parties until May 7 to submit their input on the venue. At 4:38pm, just before close of..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Update: Fate of UT's Fine Arts Library

Provost OKs recommendations to preserve, upgrade fifth floor

"...the FAL collection and be upgraded to better serve faculty, students, and other users...."

April 11, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

UT Releases Convention Center Study

Council to consider “alternative futures” for Southeast Downtown

"...On Tuesday morning at 9am, City Council will hold a special called meeting (at the Central..."

April 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Council: Austin, Can You Spare $7 million?

CodeNEXT, budget, and the long shadow of the state

"...As the year wears on, most City Council discussions carry one or two undertones: the 2018 budget..."

June 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Filing for November's City Council elections is underway, and campaigns filed their first finance..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...the city of Austin's Lions Municipal Golf Course, a UT biological field laboratory, and married student housing. The golf..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

UT School of Music

Ernest and Sarah Butler make the largest-ever donation to a music school at a public university

"...Of the many beautiful sounds heard around the University of Texas School of..."

March 28, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

Dick Clark Leaves UT Major Gifts

Late architect funds chair, scholarship at Architecture School

"...through his work for such local landmarks as the South Congress Hotel, 612 West, Fino, and Mezzaluna. But that..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

UT Panel Addresses Gender Equity in Architecture

Panel looks to open doors for women, people of color, & nonbinary folk

"...against women and nonbinary people in particular – is putting many of those entering the field at a disadvantage...."

Feb. 4, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?

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

"...response be when its campus cops manhandle a distinguished faculty member?..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

First Things First

Paradise by UT's Stadium Lights

"...illustration by Jason Stout Football games over Philosophy and Finance? Sounds like an..."

May 2, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Deus Ex Analysis

Tutto Theatre's 'Zeus in Therapy' gives new voice to the late, great UT classics prof, Douglass Stott Parker

"...lost love, finding that new cup-bearing boy Ganymede disturbingly cute?..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Enforcing the 'Double Standard'

Major college sports insanity is entrenched at UT-Austin

"...Smith ("Then There's This: Double Standard," Sept. 20) lays out the clear gender-related double standard at work within the..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Tom Palaima

Occupy the Tower

'Shared Services' protest leads to arrests

"...Eighteen UT students stepped out of Travis County Jail yesterday morning,..."

April 25, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Guns'N'Campuses

Introducing concealed firearms bill, Rep. Driver glosses over number of grad and mature students

"...a week after the Senate Criminal Justice committee voted out their "bring a gun to work" bill, the lege..."

March 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...of their graduating classes -- thereby granting more students automatic admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities...."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and

"...years in the making, will soon go before City Council for a final vote. But before that happens, the..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

The Average Student

Rising workloads, rising costs pressuring UT students

"...Have students and administration at UT Austin ever been more disconnected? Management tried to steamroll..."

March 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...story in last week's issue ("Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans") incorrectly identified UT professor David Hillis as..."

July 3, 2009 Column

Shared Services Uproar: Students Busted in Tower Sit-In

Tensions around job sharing plan peak

"...Tensions surrounding UT-Austin's Shared Services plan peaked last Wednesday, when 18 students..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

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