UT Austin's Dell Med opens center to study psychedelic treatments
UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.
1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin
A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
Texas basketball player Ashley Chevalier enters transfer portal
In a post on social media, backup point guard Ashley Chevalier said she was “choosing to prioritize my happiness and mental health.”
Horns with Heart: Nonprofit to offer Texas Longhorns offensive linemen $50K annually
A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes.
Safehorns creates petition for more safety measures at UT Austin
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
Man accused of firing gun near University of Texas campus arrested
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
Texas' Alpha Pi Omega needs help getting UT Austin parade flag back
Texas' Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity says they need help getting UT Austin's 50-foot-wide parade state flag back after it was stolen about a week ago.
Blue light call box added to West Campus
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
UT Austin named best Texas school for veterans
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
Man pepper sprays UT student and steals cell phone near campus
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
Police investigating after person shot near UT Austin campus
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
Researchers embark on study into intractable epilepsy using gaming tech
Researchers at Dell Medical School at UT Austin are embarking on a three-year study to protect the brains of young epilepsy patients needing surgery.
Jake Ehlinger died from accidental overdose, family says
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
George Strait, Willie Nelson to perform at Moody Center grand opening
The King of Country will be joined by a few special guests for the celebration going on in April 2022.
UT journalism professor continues to preserve Latinx stories
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a University of Texas journalism professor, is helping preserve Hispanic Heritage in several ways.
Texas Longhorns score big in Big 12 season opener
Longhorn fans headed out to the game early and did not let the 11 am kickoff dwindle their excitement.