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Special education teacher Ali DeVeny shares insights into her passion for teaching
By Austin Journal | Dec 9, 2024
Ali DeVeny, a special education teacher, shares her journey and passion for teaching in a recent interview.
MoPac South expansion raises concerns for Austin High School traffic
By Austin Journal | Dec 9, 2024
Traffic congestion in Austin is a persistent issue, and with the ongoing construction on Interstate 35, the proposed expansion of MoPac South could further complicate matters.
Austin ISD Board sets legislative agenda focusing on funding and recapture reform
By Austin Journal | Dec 6, 2024
On November 21, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved its legislative priorities, focusing on increased school funding and recapture reform.
Manor ISD appoints new deputy superintendent
By Austin Journal | Dec 6, 2024
Manor Independent School District (ISD) has appointed Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill as the new Deputy Superintendent.
UT Austin sees record rise in freshman applications
By Austin Journal | Dec 6, 2024
Applications for freshman admission to The University of Texas at Austin have surged by 24.3% for the Fall 2025 term compared to last year.
Austin ISD opens priority enrollment for 2025-26 school year
By Austin Journal | Dec 4, 2024
Priority enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now available for current and prospective students of Austin ISD.
Ink-based e-tattoo innovation enables non-invasive brainwave monitoring
By Austin Journal | Dec 4, 2024
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a new conductive ink for electronic tattoos that can be printed directly on the scalp to measure brainwaves.
Austin ISD opens priority enrollment for 2025-26 school year
By Austin Journal | Dec 4, 2024
Priority enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open for all current and future students of Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD).
Manor ISD director named president of Texas School Nurses Organization
By Austin Journal | Dec 4, 2024
The Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO) has appointed Diana Rios-Rodriguez, Manor ISD's Director of Health and Wellness, as its new Board President.
AI converts sound into street-view images using new generative technology
By Austin Journal | Nov 27, 2024
A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has developed a method to convert sounds from audio recordings into street-view images using generative artificial intelligence.
Austin ISD unveils draft budget plan excluding cuts to key educational roles
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2024
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura has proposed a three-year plan to address the district's $92 million budget deficit.
University of Texas ranks 14th globally for interdisciplinary science
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin has been recognized as one of the leading institutions globally for interdisciplinary science.
University expands free tuition program with increased income threshold
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2024
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has announced a significant expansion in its tuition assistance program, allowing more students to attend the University of Texas at Austin with reduced or no tuition costs.
Non-profit clears $16K lunch debt in Austin schools
By Austin Journal | Nov 21, 2024
In a move to support student access to nutritious meals, "All for Lunch," a non-profit organization, has settled the $16,032 lunch debt across the district.
University of Texas joins effort to develop major hydrogen hub on Gulf Coast
By Austin Journal | Nov 20, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin is set to collaborate with industry partners and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to establish a hydrogen energy production hub along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Austin ISD expands parent support program with new regional team
By Austin Journal | Nov 19, 2024
Thanks to increased funding from the City of Austin, the Parent Support Program in Austin Independent School District (ISD) is expanding its reach.
Study finds valuable minerals hidden in US coal ash reserves
By Austin Journal | Nov 19, 2024
Coal ash, a byproduct of coal burned for fuel, has accumulated across the United States over decades.
Brian Smith appointed CFO at UT Austin starting January 2025
By Austin Journal | Nov 19, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin has announced the appointment of Brian Smith as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025.
Lanny Williams appointed as Manor ISD's new athletic director
By Austin Journal | Nov 19, 2024
Lanny Williams has been appointed as the new Athletic Director for Manor Independent School District (ISD).
District plans three-year strategy to tackle $92 million budget shortfall
By Austin Journal | Nov 14, 2024
District officials are currently assessing ways to address a $92 million budget deficit over the next three years.