Student Experience

This academic year marks 50 years since the university integrated its athletic program. The years before and after that moment contain a complex history. Learn more.

The following is a statement from UT Austin President Bill Powers on UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s resignation: Chancellor Cigarroa has worked tirelessly on critical issues for the last five years and has become a leader in the national discussion about improving higher education. We are in a better place in Texas because of his…

Academic institutions such as The University of Texas at Austin serve an essential role in furthering scientific research that can help drive the commercialization of transformative products and services, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz during a visit to Austin on Thursday.

Due to winter weather, The University of Texas at Austin will open at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. Normal operations will commence at that time, including evening classes and activities.

On Thursday, Feb. 6, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will discuss innovation in manufacturing and the importance of STEM education with The University of Texas at Austin and local community members.

At the end of the day on Fri., Jan. 31, Longhorns “join the dark side” by turning off all lights, unplug personal electronics and power down computers.

President Barack Obama will deliver his 2014 State of the Union address Tuesday night, during which he is likely to discuss income inequality, immigration, health care policy, foreign policy and global affairs, among other issues. Experts from The University of Texas at Austin are poised to share their insights on a variety topics related to…

The University of Texas at Austin is open for normal operations. All state, county and city offices are open, including The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston has been named inaugural dean of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.

Martin Luther King Jr. visited the Forty Acres in March of 1962. Join Austin’s MLK Day celebration, which begins on campus, this Monday, Jan. 20.

The 21st annual community march celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will begin with a rally at the MLK Jr. Statue on the East Mall at The University of Texas at Austin at 9 a.m. on Jan. 20. The theme for this year is “Dream Even Further.”

The Tower will shine orange Tuesday, Jan. 14, to recognize Dr. J. Tinsley Oden who won the prestigious Honda Prize in 2013.