FOX 7 Discussion: What’s next with the COVID-19 pandemic?
Dr. Shelley Payne, director of the LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss what's next with the COVID-19 pandemic.
UT Austin releases plans for fall semester, in-person commencement ceremonies
The university says the fall semester will begin as scheduled on August 26 and classes will run until Thanksgiving.
FOX 7 Discussion: Policy recommendations for post-pandemic recovery
Steven Pedigo, the director of LBJ Urban Lab and co-author of the playbook, joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the major points of his report.
Texas policy experts issue playbook for post coronavirus recovery
The report notes that COVID-19 has caused disruptions that have provided opportunities to reshape Texas' approach to critical services such as health care, education, and economic development for both rural and urban communities.
UT Austin to utilize campus resources to make COVID-19 testing available for students
Officials say they do not plan to announce any major decisions and that today's briefing is an opportunity for people to learn about the process of planning to get students, faculty, and staff back.
FOX 7 Discussion: Antibodies from llamas could help fight COVID-19
UT researcher Daniel Wrapp joins Marcel Clarke to speak about new research from UT Austin about llama antibodies and the coronavirus.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 causing strokes in young adults
Doctor Steven Warach with UT Austin joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how the coronavirus appears to be causing strokes in young adults.
Limited operations, online classes to continue at UT-Austin, officials plan to reopen campus this fall
UT Austin President Greg Fenves and Interim UT President Jay Hartzell said that the university's goal remains to reopen the "Forty Acres" in the fall.
Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
Longhorn City Limits "At Home" all-star concert set for May 1
The "At Home" all-star concert will air on the Texas Longhorns main YouTube and Facebook channels on May 1 at 6 p.m. CST.
UT Austin expected to announce plan for fall semester in late June
In the letter, Fenves urged students to register for summer and fall classes starting on April 27. He says by registering for the classes, the school will have a better understanding of how to plan for coursework and academic delivery in the fall.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 vaccine research
Dr. Daniel Leahy with UT Austin talks with Marcel Clarke on COVID-19 vaccine trials and research underway.
Matthew McConaughey addresses UT students in a heartfelt video amid coronavirus outbreak
McConaughey urged students to be responsible, telling them in part that when someone looks after themselves, they are also looking after one another amid the coronavirus outbreak.
UT students translate COVID-19 handbook into Spanish
Two UT Austin nursing students translated a COVID-19 prevention and treatment handbook into Spanish to help Spanish-speaking communities.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 and personal finance
UT Austin economist Michael Sury joins Marcel Clarke to discuss personal finance, unemployment and stimulus checks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Win a chance to have sideline experience at Texas Longhorns game with Matthew McConaughey
100% of proceeds will go to America's Food Fund, which benefits Feeding America and World Central Kitchen, along with No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels.
UT Austin freezes pay raises, reduces summer tuition due to COVID-19
President Gregory Fenves and Interim President-Designate Jay Hartzell announced the changes in a letter detailing UT Austin's COVID-19 mitigation plans.
UT Austin students launch website to help shoppers find supplies during pandemic
The site searches for products by zip code anywhere in the U.S. at several retailers like Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Sam’s Club, and CVS.
UT Austin moves all summer orientation sessions online due to COVID-19
The university announced the changes Wednesday, saying that all sessions from June to August will be changing from in-person experiences.
UT Austin names interim President, McCombs Dean Jay Hartzell
The Board and Chancellor James B. Milliken has selected Dean Jay Hartzell of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin to serve as the university’s interim president.