Federal judge tosses lawsuit that sought to end UT Austin’s affirmative action policy
The judge found that the group behind the suit had essentially brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s policy.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
UT Austin undergraduate hybrid classes go fully online until February
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing, will be held online as part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to students issued Jan. 8.
Sam Ehlinger announces he's declaring for the NFL Draft
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger announced he's declaring for the 2021 NFL draft.
Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman let go after four seasons
Texas Longhorns football coach Tom Herman has been let go after four seasons.
13 including current, former UT Austin students arrested in drug bust
Most of those named in the federal indictment have already been processed out of jail and are awaiting trial.