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University polling location to move from FAC to Union for November election

University polling location to move from FAC to Union for November election

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter August 26, 2024

The University’s primary polling location will move to the Texas Union for the November presidential election due to planned construction of the Flawn Academic Center, according to a University spokesperson.  The...

Law enforcement pushed protesters off Main Mall lawn on April 24, 2024.

University upholds sanctions on pro-Palestine protesters

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter August 26, 2024

Recent UT graduate Anne-Marie Jardine appealed a deferred suspension from the University after she was arrested at the pro-Palestine protest on campus on April 24. She learned on Aug. 19 that her appeal...

Protesters stand as they are arrested during a protest on the University of Texas campus on April  24, 2024.

University committee finds administrators failed to comply with institutional rules regarding April pro-Palestine protests

Erika Pernis and Tyler Pullum August 6, 2024

A committee of professors published a report last month stating University administrators failed to comply with its own institutional rules in its response to the pro-Palestinian protests in April. The...

UT joins national effort to recruit rural, small-town students

UT joins national effort to recruit rural, small-town students

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter August 6, 2024

UT joined a national effort to recruit students from rural areas and small towns in an effort to increase college enrollment resources in these areas, according to a July 26 press release.  The University...

UT alum earns position with National Symphony Orchestra

UT alum earns position with National Symphony Orchestra

Evelyn Conway, General News Reporter July 29, 2024

Evan Williams, a Butler School of Music alumnus, recently earned a prized position with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. Williams’ audition for the National Symphony took place...

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against UT admissions

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against UT admissions

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter July 29, 2024

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming UT uses unlawful admissions policies, according to the July 15 order. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ruled the University’s revised policies are lawful...

The Texas Advanced Computing Center in the Advanced Computing Building on July 25, 2024. The National Science Foundation invested $457 million in the center for it to lead national research projects.

Texas Advanced Computing Center chosen to lead national supercomputing initiative

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter July 26, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation selected UT’s Texas Advanced Computing Center, investing $457 million, to become the Leadership-Class Computing Facility to lead national research projects, according...

UT College of Pharmacy program is looking to expand patient access

UT College of Pharmacy program is looking to expand patient access

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter July 26, 2024

The College of Pharmacy is in the beginning stages of creating a collaborative program called Texas PharmCare, which will help combat barriers and allow pharmacists to easily access medical information...

UT joins Unizin to enhance learning analytics capabilities

UT joins Unizin to enhance learning analytics capabilities

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter July 15, 2024

UT’s Academic Affairs division recently joined Unizin, a member-based organization of 14 academic institutions focused on improving university learning data analytics, according to a July 2 press release.  The...

LBJ School of Public Affairs announces first undergraduate degree

LBJ School of Public Affairs announces first undergraduate degree

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter July 12, 2024

UT’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs announced its first undergraduate degree program in a July 11 press release.  The Bachelor of Public Affairs will focus on building leadership, policy...

Giant telescope enclosure set for construction as part of UT collaboration

Giant telescope enclosure set for construction as part of UT collaboration

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter June 27, 2024

The Giant Magellan Telescope’s enclosure, set to be one of the world’s largest astronomical facilities, was approved for construction in Chile, UT announced in a June 13 press release. The Giant...

Travis County prosecutors drop 79 trespassing charges from on-campus protest

Travis County prosecutors drop 79 trespassing charges from on-campus protest

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter June 26, 2024

The Travis County Attorney dropped 79 trespassing charges for those arrested at the April 29th pro-Palestine protest on Wednesday.  At a press conference, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza announced...

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