UT receives $10 million from Clements Foundation for national security education
The William P. Clements Foundation has pledged $10 million to support the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin.
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UTPD increases patrols in West Campus through new district collaboration with APD
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) has expanded its patrols in the West Campus neighborhood, an area where most UT undergraduate students live.
UT System names chancellor Zerwas’ executive leadership team
John M. Zerwas, MD, has been officially named Chancellor of The University of Texas System following a decision by the Board of Regents on August 20.
UT System names John M. Zerwas chancellor; James E. Davis appointed UT Austin president
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has confirmed the appointments of John M. Zerwas, MD, as chancellor of the UT System and James E. Davis as president of…
Taylor Eighmy named first president as two major San Antonio universities merge
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Taylor Eighmy, PhD, as the first president of the newly formed University of Texas at San Antonio.
Texas Education Agency releases updated A-F ratings after two-year legal delay
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings, restoring public access to performance data for school districts and campuses after a two-year delay caused by lawsuits.
Helping others linked with slower cognitive decline among older adults
A recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Massachusetts Boston has found that regularly helping others outside the home can slow…
Harry Ransom Center to debut Lorne Michaels collection exhibition in September
The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin will open a new exhibition this September titled “Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection.”
Austin Utilities adds cash bill payment option through local retailers
City of Austin Utilities has introduced a new cash payment option for its customers, allowing utility bills to be paid at local retailers without the need for a bank account…
University researchers confirm earliest known supermassive black hole
An international group of astronomers, led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin’s Cosmic Frontier Center, has confirmed the most distant black hole ever observed.
Austin Energy launches Solar Insights tool for residential customers
Austin Energy has introduced a new digital feature called the Solar Insights tool, which is now available to residential solar customers through the City of Austin utility customer portal.
Governor Abbott announces tri-agency website for education-to-workforce pipeline
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of a new tri-agency website aimed at improving Texas’ education-to-workforce pipeline.
Austin Energy expands commercial demand response program across city government buildings
Austin Energy has expanded its Commercial Demand Response Program to include 195 City of Austin buildings, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce strain on the electric grid during peak…