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A volunteer from the Palestine Solidarity Committee hoists a Palestine flag over The University of Texas at Austins Speedway Mall on Nov. 15, 2023.

Pro-Palestine students host educational Speedway takeover

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

Sami Haque rolled down Speedway on his skateboard with a Palestinian flag billowing behind him, passing out flyers that said in bold print: “Stop Arming Israel.”  As he weaved through the mass...

After the vandalization of the Texas Hillel Foundation wall with antisemtic graffiti on Oct. 8, the wall now reads with a mural reading Let your Love Grow, Nov. 2, 2023.

Muslim, Jewish students express safety concerns amid Islamophobia, antisemitism around campus

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed November 2, 2023

Every day before stepping out, Kira Berzack questions whether she should take off her Star of David necklace. Berzack said she’s proud of her Jewish identity, but fears the symbol could incite a reaction...

Community members pay their respects with candles at the vigil for Palestine conducted by the Palestine Solidarity Committee on Oct. 26, 2023.

Students grieve loss in Israel and Palestine through on campus vigils

As violence continues to unfold in Israel and Palestine, students with loved ones in the region find outlets for their grief on campus by attending events like vigils. The Palestine Solidarity Committee...

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 24, 2023

The University is partnering with a new regional energy center, the HyVelocity Hub, to help bring the benefits of hydrogen energy to local communities vulnerable to pollution, the University announced...

Protestors march through Downtown Austin to show support for Palestine on Oct. 15, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a UT student organization for Palestinian liberation and right of return.

Students disrupted at Palestine education event, Palestine Solidarity Committee speaks out

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 22, 2023

Three men disrupted members of the Palestine Solidarity Committee at an educational event in Welch Hall on Oct. 12. The men repeatedly called PSC members and event attendees “terrorists.” One of the...

The Longhorn Band performs at the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 7, 2023.

Longhorn Band starts fundraising for $75 million endowment

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Longhorn Band will attempt to raise $75 million in the next year for an endowment fund that will support generations of band members, the University announced Sept. 21.  The Longhorn Alumni Band...

Hal Alper, professor of chemical engineering, surveys one of the labs that he works in on Oct. 4, 2023 in the Petroleum and Chemical Engineering building. Much of the research he has done that earned him the Acrivos Award was conducted in these labs.

UT professor wins national chemical engineering award

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 6, 2023

A UT professor received a nationally acclaimed chemical engineering award that will be presented to him in Orlando, Florida in early November. Chemical engineering professor Hal Alper won the Andreas...

Investigadores de UT reciben 2.6 millones de dólares para estudiar el impacto de la contaminación en los niños

Investigadores de UT reciben 2.6 millones de dólares para estudiar el impacto de la contaminación en los niños

Maryam Ahmed and Dieter Kingwergs September 30, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 28 de septiembre del 2023 por Maryam Ahmed o y fue traducido al español por Dieter Kingwergs. Un equipo de investigación de UT recibió...

UT researchers receive $2.6 million grant to study pollution’s impact on children

UT researchers receive $2.6 million grant to study pollution’s impact on children

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter September 27, 2023

A UT research team received a $2.6 million grant to research air pollution’s nonuniform effect on Travis County children. The grant, received from the National Institute of Health, focuses on the...

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