Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join SEC
A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.
University of Texas issues statement signaling intent to leave Big 12
In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”
Nobel laureate, UT physics professor Steven Weinberg dies at 88
UT Austin says Weinberg was a beloved teacher and researcher, revered not only by the scientists who marveled at his concise and elegant theories but also by science enthusiasts everywhere.
UT research claims ICUs could quickly fill with COVID-19 spikes
UT researchers have released a report predicting how the recent COVID-19 spike could impact hospital systems.
Local reuse organizations host donation event in West Campus
MoveOutATX connects UT Austin students with reuse organizations to drop off unwanted items for donation as the move-out season approaches.
UT hired consultant for up to $1.1 million to revamp battered image of “Eyes of Texas” song
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as a member of the committee tasked with chronicling the full history of “The Eyes.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos goes into space
Dr. Brandon Jones with the University of Texas joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about Blue Origin's first manned spaceflight with Jeff Bezos on board.
FOX 7 Discussion: Equity study on CapMetro's Project Connect
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
UT Austin researchers report on what went wrong during winter storm
UT Austin experts have released a report on how Winter Storm Uri affected the state's electric grid and the reason for blackouts.
UT Austin graduate students upset over health insurance change
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
FOX 7 Discussion: Fighting extreme heat in Austin neighborhoods
Project lead and UT professor Dev Niyogi joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a project between researchers and the city of Austin to identify hot spots.
UT Austin working with city, community groups to fight extreme heat
Residents living in more shaded, tree-covered areas are experiencing heat differently than others who live near more pavement and roadways.
UT professor Philip Chase Bobbitt awarded honorary knighthood
Philip Bobbitt has been made honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his public service to UK/US relations.
University of Texas women's rowing team wins national championship
UT rowing head coach Dave O'Neill says it's great to see all the hard work pay off after the team finished in the nation's top five the previous three years.
University of Texas golfer Pierceson Coody named All-American
Coody is now a three-time All-American and joins an elite group of Longhorn golf royalty like Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, and Justin Leonard.
FOX 7 Discussion: Safety on UT campus and the surrounding area
Acting UT Police Chief Don Verett joined Mike Warren to talk about the safety improvements made on UT Austin's campus.
Texas Longhorns linebacker Jake Ehlinger found dead off campus
Jake is the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
Former UT Austin student charged with burglary, indecent assault
UTPD says that on April 13, it received an anonymous email about possible burglaries with sexual deviant behavior at Jester Residence Hall.
Longhorn Band will be required to play 'The Eyes of Texas'
The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” when they return to performing, but a new band will also be created that won’t play the school song with racist elements in its past.
Slain UT student Haruka Weiser remembered five years later
A memorial of flowers and photos appeared on UT Austin's campus Monday honoring 18-year-old UT freshman Haruka Weiser, who was killed in 2016.