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Researchers receive $1.2 million grant for telescope instrument, opens possibilities for exploring planetary conditions

Researchers receive $1.2 million grant for telescope instrument, opens possibilities for exploring planetary conditions

Katy Nelson, News Reporter November 12, 2021

To better understand the conditions and potential for hosting life on other planets, a collaboration of researchers, including some from UT, received a nearly $1.2 million grant in early October for key...

New Dell Medical School program provides kidney transplant access to patients in Central Texas

New Dell Medical School program provides kidney transplant access to patients in Central Texas

Lauren Nelson, News Reporter November 10, 2021

A new kidney transplant program in Central Texas will provide their patients with access to services closer to home so they do not have to travel a long distance for care.  The Abdominal Transplant...

Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter November 10, 2021

The Jackson School of Geosciences appointed Julia Clarke as the first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion on Oct. 21.  Clarke previously served on UT’s Faculty Gender Equity Council...

UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law

UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law

Tori Duff, News Reporter November 10, 2021

The number of abortions provided in Texas for the month of September decreased by 50% compared to the same period last year due to the implementation of the state’s restrictive new law, according to...

UT System working to appease federal, state governments on vaccine mandates

UT System working to appease federal, state governments on vaccine mandates

Sonali Menon, Kevin Vu, News Reporters November 10, 2021

The UT System is working to appease conflicting state and federal COVID-19 vaccine policies following the Sept. 9 executive order that forces some entities with federal contracts to mandate vaccinations. With...

The number of drug related deaths in Travis County has increased since 2015 to 262 in 2020.

As fentanyl-related overdoses increase, UT provides support to students struggling with addiction

Leila Saidane, Tori Duff, News Reporters November 10, 2021
There were 262 drug-related deaths in Travis County in 2020, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a 36% increase from the previous year.
Return of Indigenous remains moves forward after over a year after protests

Return of Indigenous remains moves forward after over a year after protests

Sewa Yo’otu Olivares November 10, 2021
The proposed Indigenous cemetery will hold all of the culturally unidentifiable remains found in over 50 Texas counties.
SG executive members asked to resign following vote of no confidence

SG executive members asked to resign following vote of no confidence

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter November 9, 2021
The assembly asked student body president Kiara Kabbara, financial director Grant Marconi and communications director Madison Brown to resign based on a lack of communication, failure to be transparent and mishandling of sensitive allegations over the past couple of weeks.
Student Government to hold vote of no confidence Tuesday on executive board

Student Government to hold vote of no confidence Tuesday on executive board

Kaushiki Roy November 7, 2021

The UT Student Government will hold a vote of no confidence on their executive board Tuesday. If 19 or more of the 38 representatives vote yes, the assembly will recommend that the remaining three executive...

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium receives Facility of Merit award for safety and security

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium receives Facility of Merit award for safety and security

Leena Alali November 7, 2021

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium received an award for above-average safety and security for protocols including designated zoning rules and mobile vehicle barriers. The National Center for Spectator...

Updated delta-8 rule causes confusion among some students

Updated delta-8 rule causes confusion among some students

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter November 3, 2021

On Oct. 15, Texas health officials updated their website to list the cannabis extract delta-8 as an illegal substance, causing confusion among some UT students.  Delta-8 is a minor cannabinoid found...

UT research could lead to more solar energy in Austin

UT research could lead to more solar energy in Austin

Katy Nelson, News Reporter November 3, 2021

Research from an environmental sustainability organization and a group at UT could lead to an expansion of solar energy in the Austin area.  The environmental advocacy group, The Ray, first collaborated...

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