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UT implements inclusive access textbook program, leaving some students confused

Sheryl Lawrence January 26, 2021

UT is implementing a pilot program that offers inclusive access to digital course content through the University Co-op this spring, but some students are confused by its rollout.   The Longhorn...

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Over 700 students move into residence halls for spring semester

Samantha Greyson January 26, 2021

Residence halls are operating at a 50% capacity this semester after many students canceled their housing contracts in the fall.   University Housing and Dining was able to offer spring housing to...

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UT-Austin begins administering vaccines to Phase 1B population

Kevin Vu January 25, 2021

The University began distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to members of the 1B group — people 65 and older or 16 and older with underlying health conditions — on Jan. 19, according...

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UT-Austin set to receive more than $48 million in federal COVID-19 relief

Skye Seipp January 25, 2021

UT-Austin will receive about $48.38 million from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act passed by the United States Congress last month. The Act requires $15.73 million be...

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In-person campus tours to resume for spring semester with social distancing guidelines in place

Tori Duff January 25, 2021

The Office of Admissions will resume in-person campus tours starting Feb. 1 on a limited basis, in addition to current virtual options. Prior to the pandemic, the Office of Admissions offered three...

The Daily Texan newspaper January 22, 2021

The Daily Texan January 22, 2021

The Daily Texan Staff January 22, 2021

Students discuss how their lives have been impacted after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, UT releases a pilot textbook program for students, and an opinion columnists argues for in-person campus walking...

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UT opens for spring semester during COVID-19 surge in Austin area

Andrew Zhang January 22, 2021

Campus partially opened Tuesday for the start of a second semester during the COVID-19 pandemic as Austin faces a surge of cases and hospitalizations. Austin has entered Stage 5 of coronavirus guidelines,...

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Most undergraduate hybrid classes transition online until February

Skye Seipp January 22, 2021

Undergraduate hybrid classes — excluding pharmacy and nursing courses — were moved to an online-only format through January, Daniel Jaffe, UT interim executive vice president and provost, announced...

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UT-Austin continues COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Kevin Vu January 22, 2021

UT released its first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to members of the UT community last month and will continue the effort to vaccinate the UT population as new groups become eligible. Last...

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Food, emergency resources available to students this spring

Laurie Grobe January 22, 2021

Resources including Student Emergency Services, Sure Walk and locations in the Texas Union will be available to students for the spring semester, following policies from the fall semester.  UT...

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UT-Austin announces graduation dates for classes of 2020, 2021

Tori Duff January 19, 2021

The University announced Tuesday that it is planning in-person commencement ceremonies for the classes of 2021 and 2020, according to an email sent by UT President Jay Hartzell. The class of 2021 will...

The Daily Texan newspaper January 19, 2021

The Daily Texan January 19, 2021

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