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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

The Daily Texan

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From left to right: Tessy Torres, The University of Texas at El Paso; Lorraine Haricombe, The University of Texas at Austin; Dean Hendrix, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gabby Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jessica McClean, The University of Texas at Arlington

UT Systems hosts educational resources meeting, brings system library leaders

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter November 19, 2024

The University of Texas System hosted an event on Monday that addressed the UT System’s progress in providing free course materials to students across institutions, including universities and medical...

People canoe under Barton Springs Bridge in Austin, Texas on Nov. 10, 2024.

El Departamento de Transporte asigna $32 millones para reemplazar el Barton Bridge

Lizzie Bassett and Iñaki Zamarripa November 15, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de Octubre del 2024 por Lizzie Bassett y fue traducido al español por Iñaki Zamarripa. Para los estudiantes que frecuentan a Zilker...

People canoe under Barton Springs Bridge in Austin, Texas on Nov. 10, 2024.

Department of Transportation allocates $32 million to replace Barton Springs Bridge

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter November 13, 2024

For students who frequent Zilker Park and Barton Springs, the next several years will bring a significant transportation change, especially for pedestrians and bikers. The city of Austin received...

Families listen to the UT Mariachi at the Texas Science and Natural History museum on Nov. 2, 2024. The museum's Dia De Los Huesos event attracted families to engage with bones and tranditions of Dia De Los Muertos.

El Museo de Ciencias e Historia Natural celebra ‘Día de los Huesos’

Lizzie Bassett and Anuar Yutani November 6, 2024

Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 3 de Noviembre del 2024 por Lizzie Bassett y fue traducido al español por Anuar Yutani. El Museo de Ciencia e Historia Natural le dio la bienvenida...

Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, Mark Strama. explains how Texas was called for Donald Trump so early on election night on Nov. 5, 2024.

Four hours in: UT students gather to await 2024 general election results

Riley Walsh, Daniela Capistran, and Lizzie Bassett November 5, 2024

As polls across the nation began to close at 6 p.m. CST, hundreds of UT students joined watch parties around campus to follow the results of the 2024 U.S. general election. By 10 p.m., students were beginning...

Families listen to the UT Mariachi at the Texas Science and Natural History museum on Nov. 2, 2024. The museum's Dia De Los Huesos event attracted families to engage with bones and tranditions of Dia De Los Muertos.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum Celebrates ‘Día de los Huesos’

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter November 3, 2024

The Texas Science & Natural History Museum welcomed at least 200 community members to “Día de los Huesos” on Saturday, an event which celebrated Día de los Muertos with a paleontological...

LBJ Library on Presidents' Day February 17, 2017.

Speakers emphasize importance of event planning as campaign strategy

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter October 23, 2024

The amount of detail and preparation political campaign planners use in their projects can influence the campaign’s success, speakers said at an event hosted on Oct. 22 by The Patman Center for Civic...

Students walk past construction zones on Inner Campus Drive near Batts Hall on Oct. 1, 2024. The project aims to provide a reliable and accessible route to navigate the campus terrain, according to UT project details.

Construction project to improve accessible parking, traffic flow on Inner Campus Drive

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter October 1, 2024

The University blocked off portions of the sidewalk along Inner Campus Drive last week, marking the start of a construction project that’s expected to stay on the road until early February.  The...

The Jackson School of Geoscience on March, 3, 2022.

Jackson School of Geosciences announces partnership with KBH Energy Center

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter September 25, 2024

The Jackson School of Geosciences will now collaborate with three other UT colleges to develop energy solutions, the school announced on Sept. 13.  The Jackson School is the fourth school to partner...

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