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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Environmental engineering senior Sophie Snapp presents an award to Dr. Janet Ellzey, a professor in the mechanical engineering department, at the Texas Orange Jackets Awards on Oct. 23, 2023.

Texas Orange Jackets recognize professors with Tenet Awards

Joey Clark, General News Reporter October 24, 2023

The Texas Orange Jackets honored four professors with the Tenet Awards at their semesterly Professor Tea event on Monday to celebrate their exceptional contributions to the University.  The Texas Orange...

Student opinions conflicted following Hartzell’s statements on the Israel-Hamas war

Student opinions conflicted following Hartzell’s statements on the Israel-Hamas war

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter October 23, 2023

Following two statements made by UT President Jay Hartzell concerning the ongoing crisis in Israel and Palestine, the UT community felt conflicted by the University’s response. Hartzell released his...

Benefits felt by Longhorns, Sooners following annual food fight to lessen campus food insecurity

Benefits felt by Longhorns, Sooners following annual food fight to lessen campus food insecurity

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter October 23, 2023

The Red River Food Fight, a competitive food drive held in September between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma, played on the classic rivalry to bring more than 8,000 pounds in donations...

The UT Tower on Jul. 13, 2023.

UT professor receives UT System Regents’ award for exceptional teaching

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter October 23, 2023

Fourteen professors received recognition from the University of Texas System Board of Regents across several of its academic and medical institutions, including an UT Austin professor, for exceptional...

Jordan Jessie, Lira Amari Ramirez and Cat hold up books with Emily Shryock, the director of the DCC Library, at a DCC Halloween hangout on Oct. 17, 2023. The library is currently under renovation, but Shryock had many books from the library in her office.

UT Disability Cultural Center to open disability-focused library for students

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2023

The UT Disability Cultural Center will launch a new disability-focused library by the start of the spring semester, allowing students to check out books and academic resources specific to disability identity...

UT researchers to host datathon to collect data on fines, fees

UT researchers to host datathon to collect data on fines, fees

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter October 19, 2023

Researchers from the Initiative for Law, Societies, and Justice will host a datathon on Saturday and Sunday to create a database on state government fines and fees, such as traffic violations, across the...

UT computer science researchers develop Chipmunk system to ensure file systems’ integrity

UT computer science researchers develop Chipmunk system to ensure file systems’ integrity

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter October 18, 2023

UT computer science researchers developed a new tool that aims to improve a computer file system’s integrity and reliability. The Chipmunk system is designed to test the file systems in computers...

Government senior Andrew Zhebrak is the co-president of Students for ADHD Inclusivity.

Students look to form ADHD inclusivity organization

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter October 18, 2023

A student organization hoping to unite students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, named Students for ADHD Inclusivity, is in the process of being formed. The organization applied to become...

Global quantum electronics company Infleqtion on Brushy St. and E 6th St. on Oct. 13, 2023. Infleqtions partnership with UT grants access for quantum technology experts to create quantum-based energy and healthcare products.

UT collabs to create new center of excellence for quantum manufacturing

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter October 17, 2023

The Texas Institute for Electronics at the University of Texas signed a memorandum of understanding with Infleqtion, a global quantum research company, to establish a new center of excellence for quantum...

Latinx students reflect on UT’s recertification with Seal of Excelencia

Latinx students reflect on UT’s recertification with Seal of Excelencia

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter October 16, 2023

Excelencia in Education recertified the University with the Seal of Excelencia last month, a distinction given to institutions demonstrating commitment to serving Latinx students.  Excelencia in Education,...

Fabiola Amaya and Kennedi Davis on Speedway on Aug. 30, 2023.

On The Moov: Students to expand organization assisting students with disabilities in navigating campus

Ren Leija, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

On The Moov, a new student-led initiative at UT, said they plan to expand their services next semester as part of a project increasing accessibility on campus. Before starting the organization, members...

The Longhorn Band performs at the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 7, 2023.

Longhorn Band starts fundraising for $75 million endowment

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Longhorn Band will attempt to raise $75 million in the next year for an endowment fund that will support generations of band members, the University announced Sept. 21.  The Longhorn Alumni Band...

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