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Austin Bar Shooting Claimed Two Students as Terrorism Probe Unfolds
crime3 days ago

Austin Bar Shooting Claimed Two Students as Terrorism Probe Unfolds

Two college students were killed and at least 14 others were injured when a gunman opened fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden near the University of Texas at Austin. Ryder Harrington, 19, of Texas Tech, and Savitha Shan, 21, a UT Austin student, were identified as the victims. Ndiaga Diagne, 53, the gunman, was killed by police; the FBI said investigators found items in his car suggesting a potential nexus to terrorism. The incident prompted campus security concerns and vigils as communities processed the tragedy.

via The New York Times|
#austin-shooting#bufords-backyard-beer-garden#crime
Texas Flood Uncovers 115-Million-Year-Old Acrocanthosaurus Tracks
science1 month ago

Texas Flood Uncovers 115-Million-Year-Old Acrocanthosaurus Tracks

Fifteen 115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks—likely Acrocanthosaurus—emerged in a creek bed in northwest Travis County, Texas, after severe floods and were found by volunteers cleaning debris. University of Texas at Austin researchers confirmed the find and plan 3D imaging to study whether the tracks were made by a single dinosaur or a group, while cleanup crews are guided to protect the fragile site.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#acrocanthosaurus#dinosaur-tracks#paleontology
Austin couple backs UT's planned medical center with $100M gift
health1 month ago

Austin couple backs UT's planned medical center with $100M gift

An Austin couple, Tench and Simone Coxe, donated $100 million to UT Austin’s planned academic medical center—one of the university’s largest gifts—funding a hospital for complex conditions and a site for MD Anderson Cancer Center. The unrestricted gift will support the project regardless of whether it sits downtown or near The Domain, with completion targeted for 2030. The donors were inspired by a friend’s cancer-care journey and endorsed Claudia Lucchinetti’s leadership for UT Medical Center and Dell Medical School.

via KUT|
#health#md-anderson-cancer-center#philanthropy
UT Expands Major AI Computing Hub
technology3 months ago

UT Expands Major AI Computing Hub

The University of Texas at Austin is doubling its AI computing capacity at the Center for Generative AI to over 1,000 GPUs, enhancing research in biosciences, healthcare, and NLP, supported by a $20 million state investment, and making it a leading hub for open-source AI development.

via UT News|
#ai#generative-ai#gpu
UT Austin remains silent on Trump funding deal amid widespread university rejections
education4 months ago

UT Austin remains silent on Trump funding deal amid widespread university rejections

UT Austin is one of two universities that has not publicly rejected the Trump administration's 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which asks universities to adhere to specific policies in exchange for federal funding; most other universities have rejected the offer, and the decision at UT Austin remains pending amid broader system issues.

via KUT|
#academic-compact#education#higher-education-funding
Texas Flood Uncovers Dinosaur Footprints, Revealing Prehistoric Insights
science5 months ago

Texas Flood Uncovers Dinosaur Footprints, Revealing Prehistoric Insights

During July's historic floods in Central Texas, volunteers uncovered 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprints along Sandy Creek, belonging to an Acrocanthosaurus, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life and behavior. These fossils, part of a vast collection at UT Austin's J.J. Pickle Research Campus, highlight the region's rich fossil history and the importance of preserving these natural heritage sites.

via KEYE|
#dinosaur-footprints#fossil-discovery#sandy-creek
"UT Austin Implements Staff Reductions in Response to Texas DEI Ban"
education1 year ago

"UT Austin Implements Staff Reductions in Response to Texas DEI Ban"

UT Austin has laid off around 60 staffers, including those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, in order to comply with Texas' anti-DEI law, Senate Bill 17. The university closed its Multicultural Engagement Center earlier this year and has now announced the closure of the Division of Campus and Community Engagement, leading to layoffs. This move comes after concerns from state Sen. Brandon Creighton about universities making superficial changes to comply with the law. The layoffs have raised questions about the future of programs supporting underrepresented groups on campus.

via KUT|
#diversity#education#equity-and-inclusion
"UT-Austin Implements Staff Cuts in Response to Texas DEI Ban"
education1 year ago

"UT-Austin Implements Staff Cuts in Response to Texas DEI Ban"

The University of Texas at Austin has laid off at least 60 employees from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as part of efforts to comply with Texas' Senate Bill 17, which prohibits DEI initiatives in public universities. The university is also disbanding the Division of Campus and Community Engagement. These changes have sparked controversy and criticism, with some students feeling that the university's actions represent an overcorrection. The layoffs come amid increasing pressure on Texas colleges to demonstrate compliance with the DEI ban, with potential funding consequences for non-compliance.

via The Texas Tribune|
#diversity#education#equity
"UT Austin Reinstates Standardized Test Requirement for Admissions"
education2 years ago

"UT Austin Reinstates Standardized Test Requirement for Admissions"

The University of Texas at Austin will reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit standardized test scores starting with the fall 2025 enrollment, citing the value of standardized testing in identifying student performance and fit for majors. This decision follows a period of test-optional admissions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UT-Austin's move aligns with other universities, including Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, and Georgetown, that have also reversed test-optional policies. The university also introduced an early action process for fall 2025 applicants and continues to grant automatic admission to top 6% high school graduates while using a holistic process for other applicants, which includes considering standardized test scores.

via The Texas Tribune|
#admissions#college#education
"Top Public Universities: UT Austin Ranks 9th, UCLA Takes the Lead"
education2 years ago

"Top Public Universities: UT Austin Ranks 9th, UCLA Takes the Lead"

The University of Texas at Austin has been ranked as the ninth-best public university in the United States, according to the 2024 undergraduate rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. UT Austin also secured the top spot among public universities in Texas. Overall, the university climbed six places to rank 32nd among both public and private schools. The McCombs School of Business and the Cockrell School of Engineering were recognized for their strong programs, with several specialties listed among the top rankings. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell attributed the university's success to its exceptional talent, commitment to academic excellence, and the opportunities available in Austin as an innovation and cultural hub.

via KXAN.com|
#academic-excellence#education#higher-education
"UT Students Face Frustration and Delays in New Apartment Building Move-In"
education2 years ago

"UT Students Face Frustration and Delays in New Apartment Building Move-In"

Hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students were informed just 24 hours before their scheduled move-in that their new apartment building, The Rambler, had failed a fire inspection and would not be ready for occupancy until August 26. Students expressed frustration and concern about their living situations as classes were set to begin. The Rambler is offering financial assistance and alternative housing options while working to rectify the issues and pass the necessary inspections.

via KXAN.com|
#delayed-move-in#education#fire-inspection
"University of Texas System and MD Anderson Collaborate to Build State-of-the-Art Campus Hospital for Cancer Care"
healthcare2 years ago

"University of Texas System and MD Anderson Collaborate to Build State-of-the-Art Campus Hospital for Cancer Care"

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has announced plans to build the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center, a world-class academic medical center for education, research, and patient care. The center will include two new hospital towers: the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT Austin hospital. The MD Anderson Cancer Center will expand its Houston footprint to Austin, while UT Austin will build its own specialty hospital. The total investment for these projects is estimated at $2.5 billion, and the hospitals will be constructed on the current site of UT Austin's Erwin Center. The new medical center aims to provide transformative cancer care, enhance educational experiences for students, and benefit patients throughout the state and nation.

via The University of Texas at Austin|
#cancer-care#healthcare#medical-center
"UT Austin Unearths Texas' First Jurassic Vertebrate Fossils, Unveiling Ancient Sea Creatures"
science2 years ago

"UT Austin Unearths Texas' First Jurassic Vertebrate Fossils, Unveiling Ancient Sea Creatures"

Scientists at UT Austin have discovered fossilized remains of an extinct marine reptile, possibly a plesiosaur, in the Malone Mountains of West Texas, providing solid evidence of Jurassic vertebrates in the state. Previously, only ammonites and snails from the Jurassic period had been found in Texas. The discovery fills a gap in Texas' paleontological history and researchers hope to find more fossils to better understand the environment during the Jurassic period.

via KUT|
#fossils#jurassic-period#paleontology