After an employee at an Austin Wendy’s was attacked April 22 when strangers took part in the rising Internet video trend known as “Smack Cam” — which involves someone slapping an...
Despite city officials’ proposal for a significant drop in Austin’s property tax rate for the coming year in the Austin City Council meeting Thursday, many expect rent prices in West Campus...
Major cities should not rely on renewable sources of energy but should, instead, focus on maximizing energy efficiency, according to Arnulf Grubler, researcher at Yale University and the International...
Longhorn fans can now purchase University-themed cologne and perfume fragrances, released by Masik Collegiate Fragrances, a company that distributes perfumes and colognes for 20 state universities.
The...
The mysterious maroon bluebonnets on campus are here to stay, and their origins seem to be more from UT-based roots than the previously speculated Texas A&M ones.
Alpha Phi Omega, a UT service fraternity,...
University professors presented their research in engineering and science Tuesday at the Student Engineering Council’s Research Symposium — in a manner which event organizers claim is the first...
As speculation circulates that a strain of maroon bluebonnets sprouting on campus is a result of a Texas A&M prank, University officials have decided to have the Aggie-colored flowers removed, according...
Despite state research showing that emissions from oil drilling processes include carcinogens, Texas heath and environmental agencies did not immediately react with heightened regulations or investigations...
The University’s Dolph Briscoe Center for American History will gain an endowment from the Flag Heritage Foundation’s Wednesday auction of a Revolutionary War era American flag, and its directors...
While switching off all lights in the Tower is an insignificant action in terms of conserving electricity, the gesture still makes a difference, according to Jim Walker, director of sustainability...
Significant traffic changes and delays will result from the closure of Red River Street on April 12 and preparatory roadwork on 15th Street beginning March 30, according to the University’s Parking...
Six years after her initial request for public records regarding federally built fences along the Texas-Mexico border, UT law professor Denise Gilman has passed a significant barrier in receiving the documents....
The field of journalism is not dwindling because of the digitalization of media but is instead adapting and thriving, according to John Schwartz, UT alumnus and national correspondent for The New York...
Amplify Austin, a 24-hour “festival of giving,” exceeded its goal of $4 million on Friday, raising a total of $5.7 million dollars for more than 400 local nonprofit organizations.
The event,...
The strip of restaurants lining Guadalupe next to the University, commonly known as “The Drag,” experiences significant drops in sales over spring, summer and winter breaks, according to several store...
The American Educational Research Association, a national research society devoted to education, has named sociology professor Chandra Muller one of its 22 fellows nationwide for 2014, which, according...
The University’s golf team extended an invitation Monday to UT alumnus Matthew McConaughey, who won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Actor on Sunday evening, to join them in a round of golf. The invitation...
Following natural disasters, the mass media’s focus on celebrities who provide relief instead of the victims of the crises could prevent public policy solutions from being formed, according to research...
Friends and family of the late Elizabeth Garcia, who received her bachelor’s degree from UT in 1987, are working to raise funds as her birthday approaches on Feb. 27 to distribute a scholarship in...
The Giant Magellan Telescope, designed in part by UT faculty, has passed reviews and is now ready for construction, according to an announcement by the McDonald Observatory last week. Once constructed,...
After President Barack Obama made a comment about majoring in art history, art history professor Ann Johns sent the White House a response refuting his statement. What Johns didn’t expect was to...
A multi-year initiative to highlight current civil rights issues by remembering the civil rights legislation of the past debuts Wednesday on behalf of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
The initiative,...
University Democrats rallied at the West Mall beginning at 9 p.m. Monday to encourage students to vote early for the Travis County elections on March 4. Early voting opens Tuesday at 7 a.m.
The organization...
From a young age, Steven Weinberg preferred to read or play with chemicals instead of playing outside.
“Even now, I get a little pleasure when I look out the window, and it’s raining, and...
After several days of inclement weather and limited cookie sales, the Girl Scouts of Central Texas have decided to extend sales through March 2.
The extension of sales began on the weekend of Feb. 7...
Following student complaints regarding the University’s late campus closure for the two recent snow days, members of Student Government presented legislation requesting improvements to the University’s...
A mechanical engineering professor received an award from the University’s Austin Technology Incubator for his contributions toward helping future technological entrepreneurs Wednesday.
Michael...
At an abortion rights rally and march Saturday, Texas congressional candidates said they were opposed to House Bill 2, though they did not have specific plans to address the bill’s provisions.
Louie...
The Moody College of Communications’ school of journalism celebrated its 100th Anniversary at a ceremony Monday, in which speakers addressed the school’s successes over the last century, while...
Two hundred UT students were stranded in Dallas on Sunday night after Star Shuttle buses failed to arrive at their scheduled time. Replacement buses showed up more than three hours later after company...
As the buses of the UT Shuttle and E-bus system become older, many students have noticed increasing unreliability within the system.
The fleet of buses used by Capital Metro are scheduled to be replaced...
As the buses of the UT Shuttle and E-bus system become older, many students have noticed increasing unreliability within the system.
The fleet of buses used by Capital Metro are scheduled to be replaced...
Major real estate developer American Campus Communities has dominated management of several West Campus apartment complexes and will be likely expanding in the future, realtors say.
With the establishment...
Officials from this weekend’s Formula 1 race targeted female UT students to work at the Circuit of the Americas track and based offers of employment primarily on appearance, according to several...
A co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company said there is a “spiritual” aspect of business ethics that is undervalued in the corporate world during a lecture at the AT&T Conference...
McCombs School of Business launched a certificate program in summer 2013, the Energy Management Program, though the program will be awaiting official approval from the University until Jan. 1.
The program,...
A group of political journalists discussed the possibility that Texas could become a “purple” state — or one that swings between voting Democratic or Republican — in the 2014 election...
McCombs School of Business launched a certificate program in Summer 2013, the Energy Management Program, though the program will be awaiting official approval from the University until Jan. 1.
The program,...
Karen Nyberg, NASA astronaut and UT mechanical engineering alumna, landed back on Earth yesterday with Expedition 37.
Nyberg was the flight engineer for the expedition, which began as Expedition...
UT student smokers are significantly inclined to display a disposition toward drinking alcohol, but the reverse is not the case with student drinkers, according to new research by UT assistant professor Jessica...
The Dell Medical School is in the final stages of design and planning, and construction of the first set of facilities for the medical district is set to begin on schedule in a few months. The development...
A U.S. district judge determined parts of the state’s most recent abortion restriction bill unconstitutional Monday.
U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel partially granted a preliminary injunction...
A symposium on improving city life and management hosted by the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Friday featured several regional mayors who discussed the future of urban planning and development with primary...
As students rush to sign leases on apartments in West Campus for the coming year, apartment complexes are rolling out their updated prices for 2014-2015.
Major competitors in the West Campus housing...
Joseph Potter, sociology professor and head of the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, defended himself Friday against accusations by the state claiming his abortion-related research is flawed.
Planned...
The state of Texas filed a response to Planned Parenthood’s request for a preliminary injunction against House Bill 2 — a set of strengthened abortion regulations — on Oct. 15.
This...
Favoritism, as opposed to discrimination, contributes to a greater level of inequity within a school or workplace, according to a study co-authored by economics professor Daniel Hamermesh.
Maastricht...
Planned Parenthood will use research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, headed by UT professor Joseph Potter, to justify a request for a preliminary injunction against a set of new abortion restrictions...
A new “TA of the Month” award, created by the Graduate School Assembly and the Student Senate, will recognize its inaugural recipient this month, according to representatives of GSA.
The...
UT classical archaeology professor Joseph Carter returned to Chersonesos, Ukraine, on Friday to celebrate the site’s World Heritage status designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific...
Close to 40 people gathered at the Texas Student Union Theater Wednesday for the FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop, where speakers discussed the current issues regarding biosecurity and the steps taken...
