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Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, speaks about the future of AI in education as part of the AI Live series on Nov. 15, 2024.

‘More connecting with students’: Khan Academy founder discusses future of AI, education

Ethan Housewright, General News Reporter November 17, 2024

Founder of free education platform Khan Academy expressed hope for the future of AI and its ability to revolutionize education at UT’s AI Live event on Nov. 15.  Company CEO Sal Khan participated...

Debate bingo cards at a Pizza and Politics presidential debate watch party on Sept. 10, 2024.

The Texan’s election season in review

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 14, 2024

Various UT student organizations held political events throughout the summer and fall in preparation for the 2024 U.S. General Election, some aiming to endorse candidates, but most pushing students to...

Interstate 35 expansion displaces bats living in bridges

Interstate 35 expansion displaces bats living in bridges

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter  November 14, 2024

The Texas Department of Transportation’s ongoing expansion of the Interstate 35 highway is displacing several bat colonies nested in the crevices of the highway’s bridges.  TxDOT is set to demolish...

UT launches Center on Municipal Capital Markets to train students on public works funding

UT launches Center on Municipal Capital Markets to train students on public works funding

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter November 14, 2024

The University launched a new center on Oct. 29 aiming to train students to raise capital to fund public works projects. The new initiative, called the Center on Municipal Capital Markets, joined the...

UT program’s research webinar highlights unique experience of Latinx community college transfer students

UT program’s research webinar highlights unique experience of Latinx community college transfer students

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter November 13, 2024

Latinx community college transfer students add unique perspectives to the community, speakers at a UT program’s research webinar said on Tuesday, discussing Latinx student success and diversity,...

People canoe under Barton Springs Bridge in Austin, Texas on Nov. 10, 2024.

Department of Transportation allocates $32 million to replace Barton Springs Bridge

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter November 13, 2024

For students who frequent Zilker Park and Barton Springs, the next several years will bring a significant transportation change, especially for pedestrians and bikers. The city of Austin received...

Rep. Lloyd Doggett urges Texans to get health coverage amid high uninsurance rates, coverage gaps

Rep. Lloyd Doggett urges Texans to get health coverage amid high uninsurance rates, coverage gaps

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter November 13, 2024

Psychology junior Kayla Sommer was enrolled in Texas Medicaid her whole life until she aged out of the program, causing her to scramble for alternative coverage. As a college student with limited funding...

The tower on July 7, 2023.

Gov. Greg Abbott extends tuition freeze through 2027

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2024

Texas state colleges and universities will not increase tuition through the 2026-27 academic year, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a letter on Wednesday.  Abbott said he spoke to the Board of Regents...

UT report finds many community college students struggle with mental health

UT report finds many community college students struggle with mental health

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter November 12, 2024

A UT research initiative found many community college students struggle with mental health challenges such as anxiety disorder and depression, often due to obligations outside of school, according to an...

The Texas State Capitol Building on July 14, 2024.

Legislators file first round of bills for 2025 legislative session

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 12, 2024

Legislators filed at least 29 bills related to higher education on Tuesday, the first day of filing for the 89th Texas legislative session, which starts in January.  The proposed bills address various...

Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison (left) and J.R. DeShazo, president of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, addresses the "LBJ Conversations" audience on Nov. 11, 2024. Hutchison is a double alumna from UT and served as the US representative to NATO from 2017 to 2021.

LBJ School hosts former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

Isaiah Williams, General News Reporter November 12, 2024

Kay Bailey Hutchison, former U.S. senator from Texas and NATO ambassador, spoke about the new presidential administration’s potential priorities in a discussion on Monday at the LBJ School of Public...

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