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Dell Medical School research lab testing psychedelics as potential treatment for mental illnesses

Dell Medical School research lab testing psychedelics as potential treatment for mental illnesses

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter January 25, 2024

Dell Medical School is currently conducting a research study to see how psychedelics could help patients with mental health disorders like depression, trauma and anxiety. Led by Greg Fonzo, the co-director...

Rain falls outside the entrance to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Jan. 24.

UT field stations research provide broad insight into drought impacts

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter January 24, 2024

Robert Plowes, UT research scientist, contributed to the foundation of drought research using field stations, providing insight into global responses to dry conditions for the last 15 years. “I was...

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter January 23, 2024

Hundreds of cats and dogs found warm homes last week as freezing temperatures rolled into town and the area’s animal shelters called for help. Austin Pets Alive had approximately 200 dogs in need...

2024 to be ‘Year of AI’ at UT

2024 to be ‘Year of AI’ at UT

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter January 23, 2024

UT designated 2024 as the “Year of AI” to highlight the University’s achievements in artificial intelligence research and to set the stage for future developments. In the coming months, the University...

A child chants with the crowd at the "All out for Palestine and Yemen" protest at the Capitol on Jan. 21, 2024.

‘We will never let you die!’: Protesters march at Texas Capitol, calling for ceasefire in Palestine, support for Yemen

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

An estimated crowd of 250 people gathered outside the Texas Capitol chanting “Gaza, Gaza don’t you cry, we will never let you die,” on Sunday to advocate for an end to the United States’ aid to...

A USPS customer walks by P.O. boxes as they exit the USPS West Mall post office.

USPS post office to close, will be replaced by UT Document Solutions contract postal unit

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service’s West Mall post office will close Friday, with plans for a postal contract unit in the same location in the spring, according to University spokesperson Meredith Pruitt. For...

Trash outside a location on Dirty Sixth Street on Jan. 22.

Dallas-based realty company plans to revitalize iconic Sixth Street

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

Dirty Sixth, an iconic Austin neighborhood, has been a hot spot for bargoers for years. But it’s also “fallen into disrepair,” according to Stream Realty Partners — a Dallas-based realty company...

‘Where do we go now?’: Latina/x, Indigenous University program re-forms as student organization

‘Where do we go now?’: Latina/x, Indigenous University program re-forms as student organization

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

The Latina/x and Indigenous Leadership Institute lost University funding and faculty advisor help due to Senate Bill 17 banning all diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public Texas universities...

TX Votes announces new Civic Champions program to increase student electoral participation

TX Votes announces new Civic Champions program to increase student electoral participation

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter January 22, 2024

TX Votes, a student organization working to increase electoral participation at UT, announced a new initiative at the beginning of December called Civic Champions to monetarily incentivize students to...

Dell Medical School keeps its campus green, receives platinum Green Grounds Certification

Dell Medical School keeps its campus green, receives platinum Green Grounds Certification

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter January 21, 2024

Dell Medical School received the highest level Green Grounds Certification for eliminating synthetic pesticide and fertilizer use on its campus.  The Platinum Certification comes from Re:wild Your...

Texas fans gather at Victory Lap to watch the UT vs. Wyoming Football game on Sept. 16. Victory Lap, a new sports bar in West Campus, recently opened on Sept. 2, 2023.

Sugar Bowl appearance helps Austin businesses to start the new year

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter January 18, 2024

Nearly three weeks after UT played in the Sugar Bowl in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, Austin businesses are still reaping the benefits. The fan turnout around Austin on New Year’s...

Division of Diversity and Community Engagement renamed amid SB 17 changes

Division of Diversity and Community Engagement renamed amid SB 17 changes

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter January 18, 2024

The Division of Campus and Community Engagement changed its name to comply with Senate Bill 17, which went into effect on Jan. 1 and prohibits all diversity, equity and inclusion mandatory trainings, offices...

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