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People walk in front of the Norman Hackerman building on March 30, 2025. The Norman Hackerman building is a hub for research and development within the College of Natural Sciences.

People walk in front of the Norman Hackerman building on March 30, 2025. The Norman Hackerman building is a hub for research and development within the College of Natural Sciences.

Students walk by the UT Tower pictured from the East Mall on Nov. 2.

Students walk by the UT Tower pictured from the East Mall on Nov. 2.

Students watch a Boston dynamics robot, named B3VO, walk in the robot parade on Speedway on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Robot takeover on Speedway brings performances, showcases innovation

November 16, 2025

Students watch a Boston dynamics robot, named B3VO, walk in the robot parade on Speedway on Nov. 13.

A hearing of the Select Committee on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education takes place at the Texas Capitol on Nov. 13. The hearing was the first joint hearing of the committee and focused on the implementation of SB 37 and SB 2972 on college campuses.

[Photo] UT President Jim Davis, officials testify on civil discourse at Texas Capitol

November 13, 2025

A hearing of the Select Committee on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education takes place at the Texas Capitol on Nov. 13. The hearing was the first joint hearing of the committee and...

Students walk across the "X" in the "TEXAS" street art on Guadalupe Street on Oct. 17.

[Photo] City of Austin requests exemption from Abbott’s street art order

November 10, 2025

Students walk across the "X" in the "TEXAS" street art on Guadalupe Street on Oct. 17.

Students walk past signs urging people to vote yes or no on Prop. Q near the Texas Union on Nov. 4.

[Photo] Austin voters reject tax rate increase, city releases new budget proposal

November 10, 2025

Students walk past signs urging people to vote yes or no on Prop. Q near the Texas Union on Nov. 4.

Students walk by the UT Tower pictured from the East Mall on Nov. 2.

[Photo] University releases statement on academic freedom, integrity

November 6, 2025

Students walk by the UT Tower pictured from the East Mall on Nov. 2.

From left, psychology sophomore Zoe Rodriguez, English sophomore Madison Smith, and informatics sophomore Joanna Torres pose for a portrait in West Campus on Oct. 31. Rodriguez is dressed as La Catrina, Smith is dressed as Liz Thompson from "Soul Eater," and Torres is dressed as Pete the Cat.

Photo gallery: Halloween

Makenna Morgan and Josh Rush November 1, 2025

   

"After The Hunt" writer Nora Garrett poses for a portrait at The Austin Club on Oct. 24.

[Photo] ‘After the Hunt’ writer reflects on writer process, Luca Guadagnino collaboration

October 28, 2025

"After The Hunt" writer Nora Garrett poses for a portrait at The Austin Club on Oct. 24.

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26.

[Photo] Texas volleyball leaves Baton Rouge with its 18th win of the season

October 26, 2025

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26.

People walk across the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street on Friday, Oct. 17.

[Photo] City of Austin ordered to remove roadway art

October 21, 2025

People walk across the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street on Friday, Oct. 17.

Attendees try jellybeans to test out their sense of smell and taste at the Fest of Senses event at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Oct. 17. Dr. Molly Conner Ogorzaly, pictured in the white lab coat, led the experiment to educate attendees on how taste is 80-90% dependent on smell.

[Photo] ‘Fest of the Senses’ merges science, fun for a larger audience

October 20, 2025

Attendees try jellybeans to test out their sense of smell and taste at the Fest of Senses event at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Oct. 17. Dr. Molly Conner Ogorzaly, pictured in the white...

A person dressed as an eagle pumps their hand up in agreement with the speaker at the 'No Kings' protest on Oct. 18.

[Photo] ‘Who’s ready to take back our democracy?’: Texans, students protest at ‘No Kings’

October 18, 2025

A person dressed as an eagle pumps their hand up in agreement with the speaker at the 'No Kings' protest on Oct. 18.

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26.

[Photo] Highlighted by dominant blocking, Texas volleyball takes down Arkansas in three sets

October 18, 2025

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore  Javier Perez chants at a protest organized by SDS encouraging the university to reject the compact from President Donald Trump at the Tower on Oct. 13.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore Javier Perez chants at a protest organized by SDS encouraging the university to reject the compact from President Donald Trump at the Tower on Oct. 13.

A student chants "the people united will never be defeated" at a protest organized by SDS encouraging the university to reject the compact from President Donald Trump at the Tower on Oct. 13,.

A student chants "the people united will never be defeated" at a protest organized by SDS encouraging the university to reject the compact from President Donald Trump at the Tower on Oct. 13,.

The UT Tower, viewed from the Main Mall, on Feb. 4, 2025.

The UT Tower, viewed from the Main Mall, on Feb. 4, 2025.

The LBJ Museum at sunset on Sept. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Refreshing history: LBJ Library temporarily closes main exhibit for renovations

September 30, 2025

The LBJ Museum at sunset on Sept. 27, 2025.

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26, 2025.

[Photo] No. 2 Texas volleyball claims 10th win of season with sweep over No. 21 Missouri

September 27, 2025

Junior setter Ella Swindle and freshman middle blocker Taylor Harvey send the ball back to Missouri during a match at Gregory Gymnasium on Sept. 26, 2025.

Audience members sing along as Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Photo gallery: Jeremy Zucker at Scoot Inn

Makenna Morgan, General Photographer September 25, 2025

Indie-pop artist Jeremy Zucker performed at the Historic Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025, during the first leg of his “Welcome to the Garden State” world tour. Following opener Sydney Ross Mitchell,...

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker sings "i don't know you" from his newest album "Garden State" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker sings "i don't know you" from his newest album "Garden State" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Fans sing along as Jeremy Zucker opens his show with "Hometown" from his newest album "Garden State" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Fans sing along as Jeremy Zucker opens his show with "Hometown" from his newest album "Garden State" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Folk Dream Pop artist Sydney Ross Mitchell opens for Jeremy Zucker at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Folk Dream Pop artist Sydney Ross Mitchell opens for Jeremy Zucker at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Kenny Lâm, dressed in a banana costume, is brought on stage by Jeremy Zucker to sing "Cry with you" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025. Lâm was also invited on stage to sing at Zucker's Houston show on Oct. 27, 2023.

Kenny Lâm, dressed in a banana costume, is brought on stage by Jeremy Zucker to sing "Cry with you" at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025. Lâm was also invited on stage to sing at Zucker's Houston show on Oct....

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Jeremy Zucker performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Live From New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection exhibition curator, Steve Wilson, discusses exhibition items at the Harry Ransom Center on Sept. 18. 2025. The exhibition opens to the public on Sept. 20, and includes items from Michaels' work on Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls, Portlandia and more.

[Photo] Vivo de Austin, es Sábado Noche

September 23, 2025

Live From New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection exhibition curator, Steve Wilson, discusses exhibition items at the Harry Ransom Center on Sept. 18. 2025. The exhibition opens to the public on Sept....

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

[Photo] Key SEC showdowns await reigning national champions Texas softball in 2026-27 season

September 15, 2025

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Photo gallery: Samia at Scoot Inn

Makenna Morgan, General Photographer September 13, 2025

Indie-rock artist Samia performed at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025, during the second leg of her “Bloodless” tour. The singer-songwriter, who last visited Austin during Austin City Limits in 2022,...

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia speaks to fans at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia speaks to fans at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Audience members clap as Samia bows at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Audience members clap as Samia bows at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Samia performs at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Indie Pop artist Hank Heaven opens for Samia at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Indie Pop artist Hank Heaven opens for Samia at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Indie Pop artist Hank Heaven opens for Samia at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Indie Pop artist Hank Heaven opens for Samia at Scoot Inn on Sept. 12, 2025.

Attendees of the Turning Point USA UT chapter vigil for Charlie Kirk pray at the West Mall on Sept. 11, 2025.

[Photo] UT’s Turning Point USA hold vigil in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

September 12, 2025

Attendees of the Turning Point USA UT chapter vigil for Charlie Kirk pray at the West Mall on Sept. 11, 2025.

Ensemble Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Ensemble Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Ensemble Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Ensemble Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Take Note! sing "I2I" from A Goofy Movie at the Austin Gay Men's Chorus Performance on Sept. 6, 2025.

Vanita Leo headlines the Front Festival Music Showcase at Antone's Nightclub on Aug. 29, 2025. Leo engaged the whole crowd with a set filled with elements of mariachi, pop and old-school Tejano, combined with contemporary cumbia.

[Photo] Front Festival celebrates LGBTQ+, women creatives with art

September 1, 2025

Vanita Leo headlines the Front Festival Music Showcase at Antone's Nightclub on Aug. 29, 2025. Leo engaged the whole crowd with a set filled with elements of mariachi, pop and old-school Tejano, combined...

Students crowd around a station waiting to board a CapMetro bus at the Guadalupe and West Mall UT stop on Aug. 28.

[Photo] Austin City Council aims to improve public transit times

September 1, 2025

Students crowd around a station waiting to board a CapMetro bus at the Guadalupe and West Mall UT stop on Aug. 28.

Participants pose for the camera at the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

Participants pose for the camera at the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

A participant dances at the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

A participant dances at the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

Spectators smile from balconies surrounding Congress Avenue during the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

Spectators smile from balconies surrounding Congress Avenue during the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

The State Theater displays a "Queer All Year" sign during the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

The State Theater displays a "Queer All Year" sign during the Austin Pride Parade on Aug. 23, 2025.

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

[Photo] No. 2 Texas softball squeaks by with win against No. 23 Oklahoma State

April 23, 2025

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Students walk past the Austintatious mural on 23rd Street on April 18, 2025.

[Photo] Down on The Drag: Over a century of stories, culture on Guadalupe Street

April 22, 2025

Students walk past the Austintatious mural on 23rd Street on April 18, 2025.

Infielder Joley Mitchell celebrates after hitting a homerun at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

[Photo] No. 3 Texas softball rallies, walks off No. 9 LSU as Reese Atwood makes history

April 18, 2025

Infielder Joley Mitchell celebrates after hitting a homerun at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas meets during a timeout at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas meets during a timeout at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas softball players hug as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas softball players hug as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Texas softball players celebrate as the game ends with a grand slam by Reese Atwood at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches the ball at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches the ball at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Junior utility player Leighann Goode throws the ball at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

Junior utility player Leighann Goode throws the ball at Texas' game against Louisiana State University on April 17, 2025.

A car charges using the new plug-in electric vehicle chargers in Manor Garage on Feb. 9, 2025.

[Photo] Manor Garage charging stations show increase in usage over 6 months

April 16, 2025

A car charges using the new plug-in electric vehicle chargers in Manor Garage on Feb. 9, 2025.

Hundreds of kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

Hundreds of kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

Kites create a pop of color in the sky at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

Kites create a pop of color in the sky at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A woman flies a kite at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A woman flies a kite at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A man draws his view of hundreds of kites flying at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A man draws his view of hundreds of kites flying at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A woman sits on the rock ledges at Zilker Park to watch kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A woman sits on the rock ledges at Zilker Park to watch kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A child looks at a flying a kite at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

A child looks at a flying a kite at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

Two girls watch kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

Two girls watch kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.

People walk in front of the Norman Hackerman building on March 30, 2025. The Norman Hackerman building is a hub for research and development within the College of Natural Sciences.

[Photo] UT colabora con universidad de investigación mexicana para lanzar centro de investigación de salud latina

April 2, 2025

People walk in front of the Norman Hackerman building on March 30, 2025. The Norman Hackerman building is a hub for research and development within the College of Natural Sciences.

Headliner Ferg holds up Hook 'Em while performing at Forty Acres Fest on March 29, 2025.

[Photo] Forty Acres Fest hosts current, future students for all-day festival

March 31, 2025

Headliner Ferg holds up Hook 'Em while performing at Forty Acres Fest on March 29, 2025.

From left to right, band members Finn Dickens, Liam O'Dell, Kevin Hrabak, Dan Thomas, Jerry Espinoza, Matías Soto, and Rachel Spencer perform Jazz arrangements at O'Dell's jazz recital on March 30, 2025.

From left to right, band members Finn Dickens, Liam O'Dell, Kevin Hrabak, Dan Thomas, Jerry Espinoza, Matías Soto, and Rachel Spencer perform Jazz arrangements at O'Dell's jazz recital on March 30, 2025....

Texas baseball players celebrate as the game ends with a run-rule, winning 13-3 at Texas' game against Sam Houston State University on March 25, 2025.

[Photo] Texas baseball eases past Sam Houston in seven innings thanks to hitting performance

March 25, 2025

Texas baseball players celebrate as the game ends with a run-rule, winning 13-3 at Texas' game against Sam Houston State University on March 25, 2025.

Geology senior Danielle Zaleski poses for a portrait at the Union on Mar. 6, 2025.

[Photo] School of Geosciences senior wins research symposium for microplastics research

March 6, 2025

Geology senior Danielle Zaleski poses for a portrait at the Union on Mar. 6, 2025.

A student boards the new Rapid 837 CapMetro bus at the UT Stadium on March 3, 2025.

[Photo] CapMetro releases two new rapid lines that offer access to University, downtown Austin

March 6, 2025

A student boards the new Rapid 837 CapMetro bus at the UT Stadium on March 3, 2025.

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

[Photo] No. 15 Texas baseball hits the jackpot, sweeps competition in Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

March 2, 2025

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

[Photo] No. 15 Texas baseball’s late hitting performance earns a win against Incarnate Word

February 26, 2025

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

Students walk in front of Bellmont Hall on Feb. 15, 2025. The Sports Management Hall, located on the 6th floor of Bellmont Hall, will be renamed after Bryan (B.S. ’91) and Andree Moynihan.

[Photo] Sport Management Hall renamed after seasoned department contributors

February 17, 2025

Students walk in front of Bellmont Hall on Feb. 15, 2025. The Sports Management Hall, located on the 6th floor of Bellmont Hall, will be renamed after Bryan (B.S. ’91) and Andree Moynihan.

A woman walks on the Main Mall, through the Valentine's booth on Feb. 13, 2025.

A woman walks on the Main Mall, through the Valentine's booth on Feb. 13, 2025.

Junior student Alyssa Salas poses for a portrait at the Valentine's telephone booth at the Main Mall on Feb. 13, 2025.

Junior student Alyssa Salas poses for a portrait at the Valentine's telephone booth at the Main Mall on Feb. 13, 2025.

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