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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Taylor Sheridan to deliver keynote address at UT commencement

Taylor Sheridan to deliver keynote address at UT commencement

Ethan Housewright, General News Reporter April 10, 2025

Screenwriter and director Taylor Sheridan will deliver the keynote address at UT's 142nd Commencement Ceremony on May 10 to an expected crowd of 50,000 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Sheridan...

The UT Tower on June 10, 2024.

Deceased person found on campus with no ongoing threat to community

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter April 10, 2025

A deceased person was found on campus overnight in the vicinity of Dean Keeton Street and University Avenue, a University spokesperson confirmed Thursday. The person’s UT affiliation is not known...

A breakdown of interim President Jim Davis’s legal background, future plans

A breakdown of interim President Jim Davis’s legal background, future plans

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 9, 2025

Since he was announced as interim president in February, Jim Davis has participated in a series of public events, introducing himself to students and faculty and laying out his presidential agenda. Here’s...

The UT Tower, seen from the reflection in a window in the CMB, on Feb. 3, 2025.

Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, University confirms

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter April 9, 2025

Editor's note: On April 4, The Associated Press reported that two UT Austin graduates, who remained in the U.S. to work as permitted by their student visas, had their student visas revoked. The Texan has...

The fire risk monitor at the firehouse on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Nueces Street reads "moderate" on April 6, 2025.

Climate change, seasonal weather factor into increased wildfire risk in Travis County

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter April 9, 2025

Warmer episodes of dry air, severe drought conditions and short-term weather fluctuations cause an increased number of red flag warnings in Texas in the spring months, meteorologists said. Travis County...

The Daily Texan explains: What’s going on with federal student loans?

The Daily Texan explains: What’s going on with federal student loans?

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter April 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education reopened applications for income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans on March 26 following the initial closure of the repayment plans in February, according...

UT researchers find consideration of brain activity important in predicting memory

UT researchers find consideration of brain activity important in predicting memory

Emily Krupa, General News Reporter April 8, 2025

Considering brain activity is important in predicting whether someone will remember or forget something, according to a March 24 study published by two UT researchers. The study furthers the understanding...

UT Outpost location on University Avenue on April 8, 2025.

Increased funds for local college, university food pantries approved by city council

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter April 8, 2025

The Austin City Council approved extended funds to the Central Texas Food Bank on March 27 to increase resources for local university and college food pantries. The Central Texas Food Bank will receive...

Interim President Jim Davis speaks out about his goals for UT developmental scene, affordability

Interim President Jim Davis speaks out about his goals for UT developmental scene, affordability

Daniela Capistran, Senior News Reporter April 8, 2025

Interim President Jim Davis intends for the University to evolve in the city’s developmental scene, he said at a breakfast event with the Urban Land Institute March 26. Davis said one of the biggest...

Interactive Online NARCAN Map

State of Texas launches online Narcan locator map 

Kendall Meachum, General News Reporter April 8, 2025

A new online interactive map identifies locations where Texans can access naloxone, also called Narcan, which is a medicine that rapidly reverses an overdose, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a March 26 news...

UT eliminates flag system requirement for classes, graduation

UT eliminates flag system requirement for classes, graduation

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2025

UT students no longer need to fulfill the flag requirements to graduate, according to emails sent to students and faculty from the Office of the Vice President and Provost on Monday, the first day...

New executive order aims to cut funding of Institute of Museum and Library Services, possibly impacting UT programs

New executive order aims to cut funding of Institute of Museum and Library Services, possibly impacting UT programs

Daniela Capistran, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2025

The Trump administration signed an executive order on March 14 reducing the functions of various governmental entities, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds programs across...

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