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John Zerwas, @utsystem exec. vice chancellor for health affairs, will take over as acting chancellor of the system June 1. This comes as current Chancellor JB Milliken is set to take over as president of the University of California system Aug. 1. MORE: tstvnews.com/2025/05/02/ut-…

BREAKING: UT System Chancellor JB Milliken will take over as president of the University of California Aug. 1. He will remain UT chancellor through May. Beginning June 1, current executive vice chancellor for health affairs John Zerwas will take over as acting chancellor.

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is representing four current and former UT Austin students.

BREAKING: The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee filed a federal lawsuit against UT Austin, law enforcement and Gov. Abbott for “violating protesters’ first amend. rights” during pro-Palestinian protests last April. More to come @TSTVNews

"SB 37 essentially puts universities into receivership permanently, which is pretty terrifying.” Who calls the shots in Texas higher education? Under a new bill, the answer could increasingly be the state MORE: tstvnews.com/2025/04/28/who…

NEW: Multiple UT Austin students have had their visa statuses “reactivated,” a university spokesperson confirmed. The update follows a change in visa cancellation policies from the Trump administration announced today reinstating around 1,000 student visas nationwide. @TSTVNews

NOW: Around 75 demonstrators are gathered at the South Mall for a pro-Palestine protest.

“It’s so beautiful and it’s such a nice escape from a busy schedule or a busy day just coming to sit down here.” UT students, faculty, the Campus Environmental Center and Longhorns Don’t Litter are fighting to preserve Waller Creek. More: tstvnews.com/2025/04/22/stu…

“It’s not just a Muslim thing, it’s a UT thing.” The new Nueces Mosque held its second annual flea market Sunday to fundraise funds for renovations. More: tstvnews.com/2025/04/22/nue…

“The Reggae Festival is about bringing people together, celebrating the community.” The Austin Reggae Festival took place this past weekend to help fight food insecurity with Central Texas Food Bank. More: tstvnews.com/2025/04/22/aus…

On the anniversary of the ‘shot heard round the world’ a crowd is gathered at the Texas Capitol for a Hands Off Picnic. Organized by 50501, Resist Austin and more, the event has so far featured live music, speakers and chants. More to come @TSTVNews

“We’re really hopeful that this new approach with this innovative partner will help create something new in our community.” The city of Austin partners with Housing Connector to improve housing access by lowering entry barriers for those in need. More: tstvnews.com/2025/04/17/aus…

NEW: 176 students in the UT System have had their student visas revoked or immigration status changed as of Friday, April 11, a spokesperson confirmed to @TSTVNews. More to come.

NEW: A UT spokesperson confirmed that "visa statuses of multiple international students has unexpectedly changed in recent days." They declined to provide additional information, including the number of students affected and when the changes were made. More to come @TSTVNews

BREAKING: A deceased person was found on the UT campus overnight, a university spokesperson confirmed. There was no foul play and there is no active threat to the UT community, according to an email from the spokesperson, but an investigation is underway. @TSTVNews

“I can’t be afraid to do things like this, I can’t be afraid to speak out.” Thousands of Texans gathered at the state capitol Saturday as part of a nationwide wave of “Hands Off” demonstrations. MORE: tstvnews.com/2025/04/08/tho…

Ken Paxton announced yesterday he will be running for U.S. Senate in 2026 in a bid to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. “It’s definitely time for a change in Texas,” Paxton said while announcing his campaign on Fox News Tuesday. MORE: tstvnews.com/2025/04/08/att…

UT has eliminated its flag requirements effective immediately, the university announced Monday. This is a breaking news story, and we will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. More on what we know now: tstvnews.com/2025/04/07/fla…

BREAKING: UT is ending its Skills and Experience Flag requirements effective immediately. The announcement comes a month before graduation and the day priority registration for summer and fall 2025 begins. Lots of questions, we’re working on answers @TSTVNews