The Jackson School of Geosciences fundraised over $700,000 during the University’s fundraising challenge on April 11 and 12 to fund the construction of a pavilion in an outdoor learning center off campus.  The...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 8 de abril del 2024 por Erika Pernis, Emma Nguyen, Matthew Gomez y Pili Saravia, y fue traducido al español por Desiree Marquez. Miles...

The Austin City Council passed a resolution on March 21 seeking to increase street trees and green infrastructure, such as urban trails and wildlife habitats, in future public land development projects.  The...

Thousands of viewers, from the UT community and beyond, gathered on campus Monday to watch the first total solar eclipse in Austin since 1397. 11:00 “Here Comes the Sun'' by The Beatles blared...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 28 de febrero por Emma Nguyen y fue traducido al español por Maryella Diaz. Un profesor de sociología de UT que está estudiando...

A UT sociology professor studying police and drug dealers in Argentina received the 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award on Feb. 6 from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, a research organization dedicated...

Austin opened its first permanent supportive housing community aimed at creating affordable units for low-income households and those experiencing chronic homelessness, the city announced on Feb. 9. The...

Three teaching assistants from the Jackson School of Geosciences were recognized for their contributions to geoscience education in January. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award “recognizes outstanding...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 28 de enero de 2024 por Emma Nguyen y fue traducido al español por Nicolas Siman. La universidad ofrecerá diplomas electrónicos certificados...

Littlefield Patio Cafe and Cypress Bend Cafe are extending their weekday and weekend hours of operation beginning Monday to give students another space on campus to study and dine at. Littlefield Patio...

The University will offer certified electronic diplomas alongside physical copies beginning with the graduating class of fall 2023.  The electronic diplomas, called CeDiplomas, are a “secure, verifiable...

A new model of UT campus analyzes past and present energy usage among campus facilities to help visualize future energy usage and responses to climate change scenarios. The model, called a digital twin,...

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 7 de noviembre por Emma Nguyen y fue traducido al español por Hannah Garza.  El Liberal Arts Council organizó un panel el martes para...

The Muslim Students’ Association partnered with the Muslim fraternity Alpha Lambda Mu to launch a new safety initiative on Oct. 20, providing students with a way to request an escort to walk them safely...

The Liberal Arts Council hosted a panel on Tuesday to help answer student questions about the future of DEI in light of concerns posed by Senate Bill 17, which is taking effect next semester and requires...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 22 de octubre por Emma Nguyen y fue traducido al español por Mariana Flores-Sosa.  Un equipo de investigación dirigido por científicos...

A research team led by UT scientists recently developed a new drug candidate designed to shrink tumors in cancer growth.  In a study, published in Cancer Cell on Sept. 28, researchers looked at a section...

After 17 years of service, East Austin’s Thunderbird Coffee announced it will close later this year in an Oct. 6 Instagram post.   “It’s been a really hard decision to come to, but in essence,...

In collaboration with the Austin-based organization Inside Books Project, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Graduate Public Affairs Council is hosting a drive to collect books and educational...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 25 de septiembre por Emma Nguyen y fue traducido al español por Jessica Niño. El consejo municipal de Austin aprobó la instalación...

Austin City Council approved the installation of a new historical marker commemorating the city’s unofficial LGBTQ+ district during the Sept. 14 City Council meeting.  The marker, which will be located...