University of Texas
Coverage of University of Texas in the Nexus archive.
- UT study: Dangerous levels of lead, arsenic found in Austin’s Colony drinking water
A University of Texas study found dangerous levels of lead and arsenic in the drinking water of Austin’s Colony. The neighborhood learned of the findings with the release of the research on Thursday evening.
- Joshua Baer, the architect of Austin’s tech scene, dies at 50
Joshua Baer, 50, founder of Austin-based venture capital firm Capital Factory, died in a plane crash in Texas. He was a prominent figure in Austin’s tech community, known for supporting startups and entrepreneurship. The crash occurred in Laredo after the pilots reported mechanical issues.
- Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
Joshua Baer, a key figure in Austin’s technology boom and founder of Capital Factory, died in a plane crash in Texas. He was known for supporting tech startups and fostering entrepreneurship in the region.
- Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom
Joshua Baer, founder of Austin-based venture capital firm Capital Factory, died in a plane crash in Laredo, Texas. He was a key figure in fostering Austin's technology industry, mentoring entrepreneurs and supporting startups. His death has been mourned by local business leaders and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
- UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
University of Texas (UT) fired Debbie Hiott, the leader of public radio station KUT, after she challenged the university's statements regarding festival security. Hiott, a KUT General Manager, had addressed attendees at the KUT Festival at the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium in the LBJ Library in Austin.
- Austin man accused of sexually motivated break-ins at three West Campus apartments
An Austin man with a history of sexual offense charges is accused of breaking into three West Campus apartments near the University of Texas, exposing himself, masturbating in front of victims, and attacking and strangling a woman who discovered him in her room.
- Greg Sankey makes it clear that SEC didn’t start the 16-team CFP format discussion, that's on the Big Ten
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that the SEC did not initiate the 16-team College Football Playoff (CFP) format discussion, which is being driven by the Big Ten. The article highlights internal divisions within the SEC regarding expansion, economic structure debates, and controversies involving LSU's Lane Kiffin and Texas's Steve Sarkisian. It also notes ongoing NCAA investigations into Ole Miss related to NIL deals and racial concerns.
- When students spoke up for academic freedom
Students at Texas Tech and UT Austin are protesting restrictions on academic freedom by staging mock funerals, honoring Homer Rainey, a former UT president who defended academic freedom. The protests are against the boards of regents' imposed restrictions. Students are speaking up for their rights.
- Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl's face at Texas park, ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS
An illegal migrant, Artharva Vyas, is accused of biting a 3-year-old girl's face during an attack at a Texas park, leading to his arrest and an ICE detainer. Vyas, who entered the U.S. on a student visa, had prior felony assault charges but was not removed by the Biden administration, prompting criticism from DHS officials.