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UT benefactor, San Antonio businessman Red McCombs dies at 95

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter February 20, 2023

Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, UT benefactor and San Antonio business mogul, died on Sunday, according to a statement released by the McCombs family Monday.  According to the statement, McCombs died...

UT For Me initiative celebrates 3 year anniversary

UT For Me initiative celebrates 3 year anniversary

Amirtha Jayakumaran, General News Reporter February 19, 2023

Since its launch in January 2020, the success initiative UT For Me has served over 7,000 Pell-eligible first-time undergraduate students and will graduate its first cohort in spring 2024. UT for...

Dell Medical School and Austin Community College unite to open mental health clinic

Dell Medical School and Austin Community College unite to open mental health clinic

Molly Mcilhinney, General News Reporter February 19, 2023

The Amplify Center, a product of a partnership between Dell Medical School and Austin Community College, opened on Feb. 9 at ACC’s Eastview Campus. The center, a subpart of Dell Medical School’s...

A performer dances at the 'Culture Shock: Tournament of Champions at the University of Texas at Austin on Feb. 15, 2023. The event showcased talent through various performances from Black Students.

‘Culture Shock’ talent showcase displays Black student talent

Ren Leija, General News Reporter February 19, 2023

  University students gathered last week to watch Black performers for this year’s Culture Shock, an annual celebration of Black culture and student talent. The African-American Culture...

Students can register for classes with financial bars up to $1,000

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter February 17, 2023

Students with financial bars up to $1,000 will still be able to register for classes beginning this upcoming registration period, Texas One Stop announced in an email to students on Feb. 16. The University...

The best time to get vaccinated is when you’re asleep, UT researcher finds

The best time to get vaccinated is when you’re asleep, UT researcher finds

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter February 16, 2023

Vaccinations are more beneficial when delivered during the resting phase of the circadian rhythm — as opposed to during waking hours — a UT researcher found in a Jan. 30 study. Louise Ince, a research...

Resident assistants support dining hall operations during winter storm

Resident assistants support dining hall operations during winter storm

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter February 16, 2023

Dangerous conditions from the winter freeze earlier this month, including persistent power outages and icy roads, left many UT employees unable to come to campus. However, many student employees filled...

City of Austin grant aims to make safer, more walkable intersections in West Campus

City of Austin grant aims to make safer, more walkable intersections in West Campus

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter February 16, 2023

The city of Austin received a $22.9 million grant on Feb. 3 to improve road infrastructure within the next five years throughout the city, including two prospective Guadalupe Street intersections at Martin...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Ascension reach agreement

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Ascension reach agreement

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter February 16, 2023

After stalled negotiations surrounding the cost of Ascension care for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas insurance holders threatened to end care for some last month, the two entities reached an agreement...

Students walk past Longhorn Coffee Co in the WCP. Longhorn Coffee Co, which is run by Housing and Dining, pays students a minimum of $13/hr.

On-campus workers face low wages, high living costs

Julius Shieh, General News Reporter February 16, 2023

Since 2009, inflation has gone up 39.35% and the median cost of rent in Austin has risen by nearly $400 per month. However, over the past 14 years, UT’s minimum wage for student jobs has remained the...

UT alum receives first Academy Award nomination for animated short film

UT alum receives first Academy Award nomination for animated short film

Mason Rouser, General News Reporter February 16, 2023

UT alumna Pamela Ribon landed her first Academy Award nomination on Jan. 24 with the animated short film “My Year of Dicks.” Created and written by Ribon, the film follows a teenage girl living in...

Roundup event changed to West Fest to distance from past

Roundup event changed to West Fest to distance from past

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter February 16, 2023

In 1930, the University introduced Roundup, a homecoming event that included decorated floats and a weekend of parties for “each and every visitor to the (UT) Campus,” according to the event’s original...

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