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College of Natural Sciences unveils new wellness center to support students’ personal, academic success

College of Natural Sciences unveils new wellness center to support students’ personal, academic success

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 7, 2025

The College of Natural Sciences opened its newly renovated wellness center on Jan. 22 on the fifth floor of Painter Hall, according to an Instagram post from the Natural Sciences Council. The new center...

Battle Hall on Jan. 31, 2025.

UT renames architecture library after school’s, state’s first Black architect

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter February 5, 2025

UT has officially renamed the Battle Hall library after John Chase, the University’s first Black architecture student, according to a Jan. 23 news release published on his 100th birthday. The library...

From left, mediator and professor of practice Evan Smith speaks with State Representatives John Bucy III, Sheryl Cole and Gina Hinojosa at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Febuary 3rd. Each state rep. is a Democrat representing Austin.

LBJ School hosts Texas House Democrats, discussion on party strategy following ‘red wave’

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter February 4, 2025

Now is an “opportune time to reevaluate” party strategy after last election’s “red wave” resulted in Republican representatives gaining control of the government, Texas House Representative Gina...

‘Understand the science’: the environmental, health benefits of campus tree coverage

‘Understand the science’: the environmental, health benefits of campus tree coverage

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter February 4, 2025

One team is responsible for over 5,000 trees growing on University grounds — almost all of which are accounted for on a database calculating the trees’ cumulative benefits to the environment and human...

Pro-Palestine protestors gather on the South Lawn on April 29, 2024.

New federal executive order targets international students who participated in pro-Palestine protests

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday promising “forceful and unprecedented steps” to investigate international students who participated in on-campus pro-Palestine protests last...

The dome of the US Capitol on Jan. 17, 2025.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump order to freeze federal, research funding

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter January 28, 2025

Editor's note: Since publication, the Executive Office of the President issued a memorandum rescinding the previously announced funding freeze.   A federal judge temporarily halted an attempt...

Universities no longer protected from immigration law enforcement operations, what to know

Universities no longer protected from immigration law enforcement operations, what to know

Maryam Ahmed, News Desk Editor January 28, 2025

Colleges and universities are no longer exempt from immigration law enforcement activities, according to a Jan. 21 directive from the Department of Homeland Security.  The directive overturned a 2021...

Available resources, preparations in Austin for inclement weather

Available resources, preparations in Austin for inclement weather

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter January 20, 2025

The University announced the cancellation of classes Tuesday in anticipation of inclement weather. Troy Kimmel, a retired UT geography professor and meteorologist, forecasted one inch or less of snow and...

The UT Outpost is pictured on Jan. 13, 2025.

UT Outpost updates spring 2025 guidelines to address rising student demand

Daniela Capistran, Senior News Reporter January 17, 2025

The UT Outpost announced on Jan. 6 a new set of policies for spring 2025 to meet an increased need from students.  Previously, the Outpost allowed students to take 25 pounds of food each month for...

Battle Hall on Dec. 3, 2024.

UT’s historic Battle Hall to reopen in 2025

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter December 5, 2024

Battle Hall, UT's architecture library, stands as a hidden gem with signature blue doors — a popular backdrop for Instagram and graduation photoshoots. While its exterior draws students with cameras...

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Resident artists with Mexican American, Latina/o Studies Department to paint mural commemorating decade of scholarship

Clara Carrabba, General News Reporter December 3, 2024

Two local artists will paint a mural in the Gordon-White Building in January to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Mexican American and Latina/o Studies Department.  The married artists Ernesto...

A turtle sits at the UT Turtle Pond on August 5, 2024.

Turtles relocated from their pond until mid-December

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter December 3, 2024

The University temporarily relocated the turtles from the turtle pond to the J.J. Pickle Research Campus until mid-December to repair a leak in the pond.  University contractors prepped the pond for...

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