UT Austin begins 3D printing PPE gear for healthcare workers amid coronavirus outbreak
The project deemed RAPID Shield will use 3D-printing resources to create the face shields to help meet the increasing demand for PPE amid the coronavirus outbreak.
UT Austin President Greg Fenves announces he's leaving Forty Acres
Fenves says his last day will be June 30 and then he will begin his new job as president at Emory University in Atlanta on August 1.
UT Austin confirms more participants and more COVID-19 cases from spring break trip
Officials now say that 211 students were on the March 14-19 trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and of that number 49 have tested positive.
UT Austin: 49 students test positive for COVID-19 after traveling to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break
Most of the students were on a trip organized by travel vendor JusCollege, which included students from other colleges and universities.
Interview with University of Texas at Austin baseball head coach David Pierce
Head coach David Pierce, like many of us, is trying to balance staying safe and responsible during the COVID-19 pandemic while also trying to do his job.
Coronavirus outbreak spurs local business owners and researchers to innovate
Ramsey and his crew went to the hospital to deliver 150 meals to hospital personnel. That job is keeping his business open and his employees working. He also plans to expand to other hospitals.
44 UT Austin students have COVID-19 after spring break trip
Two weeks ago, amid the coronavirus pandemic, about 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin partied in Mexico on spring break.
UT Austin moving classes online for remainder of spring, summer semesters
UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.
Texas head football coach Tom Herman talks about next season, Ehlinger's COVID-19 GoFundMe
Herman is preparing for the upcoming season but is also keeping football in proper perspective.
Investigation underway after young travelers return from spring break, test positive for COVID-19
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
University of Texas at Austin Tower lit up to celebrate first day of online learning
In a statement online, UT President Gregory Fenves said, “Monday is a continuation of your studies as well as a new beginning. You will rise to the occasion and thrive in your academic work."
UT Austin warns about COVID-19 email scams
Chief Information Security Officer Cam Beasley says to be on guard for email phishing attempts and other scams targeting fears with promises of vaccines, investment opportunities, and dangerous links that appear to come from trusted sources.
UT Austin releases study on impact of social distancing
The study says if people don’t practice social distancing, hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock area could be overrun by the summer.
UT Austin postpones graduation commencement amid coronavirus outbreak
According to the school, a virtual commencement will be held in its place with more details to come.
Central Texas universities, colleges donate PPE gear to help with COVID-19 response
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Suspect arrested for grabbing woman on UT Austin campus
If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
UT Austin Dell Medical School holds donation drive for protective gear
The medical center says that original and unopened items are preferred but not required, however, they ask that you do not donate used gloves or masks.
UT Austin graduation commencement facing cancellation amid coronavirus outbreak
The University of Texas at Austin is deciding if it should host graduation online, postpone it, or cancel it altogether.
Austin children's nutrition expert: Infant formula do's and don'ts amid coronavirus pandemic
Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand.
First UT Austin student tests positive for coronavirus
In a letter to the UT community, UT President Gregory Fenves said that they expect that many more cases will be detected during the coming days and weeks.