UT researchers create plastic-eating enzyme that could clean landfills, polluted areas
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Multiple University of Texas students bitten by raccoons
The University of Texas Office of Campus Safety says it has seen an increase in incidents involving raccoons and the UT student population.
UTPD chief David Carter dead at 64 following prolonged cancer battle
David Carter had served as UTPD police chief since 2013 and was also vice president for campus security at UT Austin. He died at 64 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
UT student sexually assaulted on campus, says UTPD
UTPD is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
University of Texas spring football practices hit midway point
Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian talks about whose shining brightest seven practices in.
UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
UT Austin launches annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022
The University of Texas at Austin has launched its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022.
Kendra Scott donates $13.25 million to University of Texas at Austin
Kendra Scott's $13.25 million endowment will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help an estimated 24,000 women pursue business aspirations in the coming decade.
UTPD warns students of callers pretending to be police
UTPD is warning students about a recent phone scam where callers are pretending to be police in order to solicit payment to avoid "criminal charges".
Jury awards professor $3M in discrimination suit against UT Austin
A jury has awarded a UT Austin professor $3 million after finding the school discriminated against her based on her sex and the fact she was pregnant.
Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
University of Texas researcher warns public of misinformation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In-person classes begin at UT as improved safety efforts continue in West Campus
Students at The University of Texas returned to in-person classes this week as safety improvements remain a top priority in West Campus.
Lights will be added to West Campus in Austin to make area safer
More than 500 additional streetlights will be retrofitted with LED inserts by the end of 2022, according to a press release from the City of Austin.
Texas Longhorns basketball teams win as conference play heats up
The University of Texas had a weekend full of wins and the women's basketball team is now on a three-game conference win streak.
Resident in West Campus hasn't had hot water, gas for almost a month
To say this resident is frustrated would be an understatement. This person lives in these apartments behind me and hasn't taken a hot shower in her own apartment in almost a month.
CapMetro considering transit plans that would remove cars from The Drag
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
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.
Search for suspect who punched victim, stole her phone near UT Austin
The suspect allegedly came up to the victim at her parked car and asked to use her phone. She refused, and the suspect proceeded to punch her in the nose.