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UT-Austin COVID-19 vaccination operations moved to Gregory Gym

Lauren Womack February 11, 2021

The University moved COVID-19 vaccine operations to Gregory Gymnasium on Monday to accommodate a large-scale distribution after being designated as a vaccine hub by the Texas government. Jonathan Robb,...

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UT-Austin estimated to lose nearly $118M during 2021 fiscal year, not including athletics or academic programs

Skye Seipp February 10, 2021

UT-Austin is estimated to lose $118 million in revenue — not including athletics and academic programs — and costs for the fiscal year 2021, according to an internal expense report prepared...

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Austin City Council approves purchase of new hotel to house people experiencing homelessness

Tori Duff February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 5 online edition. On Thursday, Austin City Council voted to purchase Candlewood Suites to house people experiencing homelessness...

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UT-Austin continues study abroad programs, international travel with restrictions

Kaushiki Roy and Sheryl Lawrence February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 5 online edition. UT is allowing students to study abroad during the spring semester, despite continued national and...

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Students face internal transfer difficulties, push for standardized application

Hairuo Yi February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 5 online edition. Some students hoping to transfer to another college or major struggle with unavailable advisers...

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UT-Austin researchers sequence genome of plant for potential carbon-neutral fuel source

Kevin Vu February 9, 2021

UT researchers published a Jan. 27 analysis on the DNA sequence of switchgrass, a plant which could be a promising, environmentally-friendly fuel source that does not emit carbon dioxide into the air.  UT...

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UT-Austin researchers identify how remdesivir prevents COVID-19

Kevin Vu February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 2 print edition. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin published a study Jan. 28 explaining how remdesivir,...

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Gov. Abbott continues opposing defunding police, threatens to withhold city funding

Tori Duff February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 2 print edition. Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for the Texas Legislature to create laws penalizing cities who reallocate...

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Creekside residents forced out of residence hall

Skye Seipp February 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 2 print edition. UT-Austin told residents of Creekside Residence Hall they had to move out Jan. 27 after they were originally...

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Faculty must be in residence fall 2021, ‘chances are very high’ for in-person learning

Skye Seipp February 8, 2021

UT-Austin faculty are required to be in residence to teach for the fall 2021 semester, according to an update from the Faculty Council this morning.  The update said “chances are very high”...

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West Campus Wi-Fi causes issues for thousands of residents, should now be restored

Skye Seipp February 8, 2021

Thousands of students in West Campus experienced Wi-Fi connectivity issues through the provider MyCampusNet while trying to complete classes virtually over the past few weeks.  MyCampusNet, which...

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