New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
University of Texas researchers fight to preserve Mexican-American burial lands
A group of University of Texas researchers with the School of Architecture are in a fight to help preserve sacred Mexican American burial lands dating back to 1919.
Texas Tech's Chris Beard named new head UT men's basketball coach
Chris Beard is leaving Texas Tech and will become the next head men's basketball coach at the University of Texas.
Coalition wants UT to reconsider decision on "The Eyes of Texas"
A coalition of state lawmakers, students, and activists are calling on UT Austin to reconsider keeping the alma mater and presented several other demands.
Black leaders speak out against decision to keep 'The Eyes of Texas'
Texas Black lawmakers, the Texas NAACP, civil rights leaders, University of Texas students, and alumni are denouncing the University of Texas' decision to keep "The Eyes of Texas" as its official song.
Texas head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart leaving for Marquette
University of Texas head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart is leaving the Longhorns to coach the Marquette Golden Eagles.
UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies
While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions.
Former Longhorn sheds light on NCAA tournament facility disparities
Posts on Twitter and Instagram compared the men's weight room in Indianapolis alongside the women’s weight room in San Antonio.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT data initiative tracks Texas vaccine pace
A new data tracker from the University of Texas shows how far along Texas is in reaching herd immunity.
'The Eyes of Texas' has “no racist intent,” according to report
A comprehensive report from a committee tasked to look at the University of Texas at Austin's alma mater song has been released.
Thousands of invalid vaccine appointments hold up line at UT
Thousands of people scheduled invalid COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the university’s Gregory Gymnasium Monday using a shared link.
Texas A&M, UT Austin collecting funds for students affected by storms
Longhorn Nation can donate through the HornRaiser crowdfunding platform, and the Texas A&M community can donate through Spirit of Giving.
FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing the Texas power disaster
Carey King, assistant director of the Energy Institute at UT Austin, provides some insight into what happened last week and where the state goes from here.
UT Austin launches program to make COVID-19 testing more accessible
UT rolled out mobile testing sites to areas where off-campus housing is most prevalent.
University of Texas at Austin research sheds light on remdesivir
New research sheds new light on the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir and it could help lead to more effective antiviral treatments.
UT head basketball coach Shaka Smart tests positive for COVID-19
University of Texas Longhorns head basketball coach Shaka Smart has revealed he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
UTPD looking for suspect who broke into six vehicles in Trinity Garage
The University of Texas Police Department says it is looking for a suspect who broke into six vehicles in the Trinity Garage at 1815 Trinity Street.
APD investigating anti-Semitic graffiti at UT fraternity, says UTPD
Due to the writing being anti-Semitic, the incident has been noted as a hate crime, says UTPD.
Committee report on 'Eyes of Texas' to be released at end of February
The committee was commissioned to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the song’s history."