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Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, speaks at the first campus White House briefing of the 2023-2024 school year held Sept. 25 on Zoom.

First campus White House briefing of 2023-2024 school year, advisors talk college affordability, mental health, climate change

Morgan Severson and Kevin Vu October 2, 2023

White House advisors held a campus press briefing on Sept. 25, inviting student publications across the country, including The Daily Texan, to share the Biden administration’s plan to address college...

The history of Wheatville: the Black community that originally settled in West Campus area

The history of Wheatville: the Black community that originally settled in West Campus area

Madeline Duncan, General Projects Reporter October 2, 2023

On the western edge of West Campus, nestled in the center of HillTop apartments, lies a small, two-story building made of wood and limestone. The building is the last remaining piece of Wheatville, Austin’s...

UT researchers find neighborhood trust during childhood contributes to better cognitive health later in life

UT researchers find neighborhood trust during childhood contributes to better cognitive health later in life

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter October 2, 2023

New work from UT researchers found that childhood neighborhood cohesion, the amount of trust and belonging a person feels in their community, impacts cognitive health later in life. Graduate research...

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were Amy Faith Ho, Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards brings famous alumni back to the Forty Acres

Victoria Artale, General News Reporter October 2, 2023

Texas Exes, the University’s official alumni organization, honored four award recipients on Sept. 29 at their annual ceremony for the Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards.  The Outstanding Young Texas...

UT Student Government launches new agency to lessen student stress of food insecurity

UT Student Government launches new agency to lessen student stress of food insecurity

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter October 1, 2023

UT Student Government launched a new Food Insecurity Action Agency in September to aid students experiencing food insecurity.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as the inconsistent...

UT researchers assist in discovery of two species of prehistoric lemur-like primates

UT researchers assist in discovery of two species of prehistoric lemur-like primates

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter October 1, 2023

Researchers from three academic institutions, including The University of Texas at Austin, released a study on Sept. 20 detailing the discovery of two new species of prehistoric primates resembling modern-day...

A frame of a bicycle remains in front of the Grand Marc Apartments on 26th and Nueces St. on September 27, 2023.

Students, UTPD discuss bike thefts and how to prevent them

Christian DeBrady, General Projects Reporter September 29, 2023

Journalism sophomore Cameron Aikman was leaving to buy groceries for his new apartment when he noticed something different: the balcony where he’d left his bike was empty.  “I actually made my...

Photos by Leila Saidane, Lorianne Willett. Design by Leila Saidane

Professors discuss the impact of recent legislation on Texas academic success

Michael Zhang, Mason Rouser September 28, 2023

Stuart Reichler, an associate professor of practice in the Freshman Research Initiative, gives new UT students their first-ever taste of academic research. Since teaching at UT for 22 years and living...

Air Force awards UT $4 million to conduct space research

Air Force awards UT $4 million to conduct space research

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter September 28, 2023

An Air Force research program awarded UT a $4 million grant to lead a research collaboration centered around activity in space, according to a recent press release. The grant from the Create the Future...

Pedestrians cross Guadalupe Street on Sept. 27, 2023. The City of Austin recently allocated $28.6 million toward implementing street safety improvements.

City allocates $22.9 million to transportation safety improvements

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter September 28, 2023

Austin’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program received an additional $22.9 million in funding after City Council voted to appropriate a federal grant and required local match on Sept. 14. The money...

Clinical Specialist Riley Flanagan organizes a medical bag inside an ambulance at 15 Waller St. on Sept 27, 2023.

Austin City Council approves new long-term contract containing raises for Emergency Medical Services medics

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter September 28, 2023

Austin City Council approved a new long-term contract on Sept. 14 between the Austin Emergency Medical Services Association and the city, giving medics a raise amid high department vacancy rates. The...

New collaboration between Cockrell School of Engineering, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center propels University commitment to energy research

New collaboration between Cockrell School of Engineering, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center propels University commitment to energy research

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter September 28, 2023

The Cockrell School of Engineering joined the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center to expand the curriculum and resources offered to students while enhancing UT’s effort to tackle the issue of energy security. Founded...

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