ALT Photograph of LGBTQ advocate posing wearing all black. In front of the photograph is big bold white text that says “The bill is not going to stop us.” Underneath, text reads: “LGBTQ advocates speak out against Senate Bill 12, which bans drag performances in public.” At the bottom of the flipbook cover is a QR code about special rate courses with white bold text that says “Save money and get ahead this summer.” Photograph by Daniel Guel.

ALT Illustration of a list of colleges at UT that are on board with the new DEI action plans. Illustration by Ana Louisa Matzner.

ALT Corinne Floyd with arms crossed and Danny Islas Becker holding peace signs, both standing back to back, smiling at the camera. Photo by Marty Hightower.

ALT Text: AUSTIN, Texas - Students of the University of Texas (UT) System have launched a statewide petition in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the Texas higher educational system. On February 22, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Chairman, Kevin Eltife, announced a system-wide pause on all new, along with a full review of all current DEI policies. The Texas Students for DEI’s Petition urges the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Chairman to withdraw his declaration against and resume support of all new DEI policies. For students in the UT System, a university without DEI is an environment that does not prepare graduates for a productive future in a global society. DEI initiatives have proven to enrich educational experiences, enhance learning outcomes, prepare students for entrance into the workforce and foster the ability to create a society reflective of all individuals who live in it. ...

ALT The Texas Capitol taken from slightly to the right. There are hedges in front of it with a man sitting on a bench to the right. The man’s back is to the camera. The blue sky with some very thin clouds fill the top of the screen. Photo by Eddie Gaspar.

ALT Due to the threat of icy road conditions, The University of Texas at Austin facilities will remain closed on Thursday, February 2, 2023. All classes and events are canceled. UT shuttle buses will not run.

ALT Due to threat of icy roads, classes canceled and employees work remotely Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. View complete message at emergency.utexas.edu