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Meet the Doolysaurus 🦖 Researchers from @txgeosciences identified the first new dinosaur species in South Korea in 15 years and named it after an iconic cartoon character: utex.as/47TyFYY

Your ears might agree with frogs, birds and even bugs! 🐸 UT Austin researchers recently discovered that humans may prefer the same animal calls as other species. Read more about the research here - utex.as/3NzxXcr

UT Austin researchers may have found a new way to turn the immune system against cancer. A chemotherapy therapy option can make cancer cells mimic a viral infection, prompting the body to attack. The discovery could potentially reduce the need for high-dose chemotherapy treatments. Learn more about the discovery here - utex.as/4brIuOY

bring on the madness🤘 #HookEm | #AlwaysCompete

Nothing beats grad photos with the Tower! 🤘 Haven't taken yours yet? Grab your cap and gown and check out more campus backdrops here - utex.as/4lDoRrV 🎓

Your 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Champions 🏆🤘 #HookEm

1 - Francesca Lally, “Atmosphere,” 2025. From the series “Bigger,” 2025. Archival inkjet print. Courtesy of the artist. 2 & 4 - Installation view of “Francesca Lally: Half Time” at the Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas at Austin, January 29–March 21, 2026. Courtesy of the Visual Arts Center. Photo: Alex Boeschenstein. 3 - Francesca Lally, “Enclosed Green Field of the Mind,” 2025. From the series “Hook Them,” 2025. Archival inkjet print. Courtesy of the artist.

Think you know Texas football? Think again. 🎨 Now through March 21st you can step inside "Francesca Lally: Half Time" at the Visual Arts Center, an exhibit that reflects on football’s social, political, and cultural imprint, stadium architecture, and the different experiences of spectatorship across Texas’s geographies and people. Read more about Francesca and her inspirations here - utex.as/4detxCg

A night at the telescope 🔭 A group of astronomy students from @TexasScience were invited to “test drive” the 107-inch Harlan J. Smith telescope at the McDonald Observatory (@mcdonaldobs) and investigated if a distant globular cluster contains a black hole. Read more here: utex.as/4bySg2U

Tower Tuesday: Last month, the Tower turned 89, but consider the limestone and granite that built it. Those stones have been part of Texas history for millions of years. Discover the history of the materials that make the Tower: utex.as/3ME9EtL

1908: A colorized postcard of @UTAustin's old Main Building when the University was celebrating its 25th birthday.

From discovery to impact 🤘 @UTDiscoveries has launched a new venture studio aimed at building startups from the ground up to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Its first venture will involve using medical digital twins to shape the future of modern health care: utex.as/4rPg8oH

Hook 'em!!

Going for gold 🥇 As the Paralympics begin, the Forty Acres will be represented by @utexascoe alumnus Jen Lee, a three-time sled hockey gold medalist for Team USA. Lee is aiming for a fourth gold medal in what he says will be his final Paralympics: utex.as/46GZiQz

A moment for the beautiful colors of campus 🌷

Proud of our students and student leaders for coming together to host this event and support one another in a difficult time. Longhorns looking out for Longhorns 🧡

I am grateful to all our students and student leaders who have come together to organize this vigil. I hope many will attend tomorrow. The compassion and support Longhorns show each other gives us strength during this difficult time.

Our campus community is invited to come together for a candlelight vigil hosted by Student Government, for a moment of remembrance, solidarity and reflection. Wednesday, March 4 7 - 8 p.m. Main Mall Campus resources will be available for students. All are welcome 🧡

A message of support from President Davis: president.utexas.edu/message/walkin…

CMHC @ WCP (WCP 1.102) will offer extended hours this week on Monday thru Wednesday from 5–7 p.m. for students directly impacted by the tragedy downtown and seeking mental health support. 24/7 Support: 24/7 CMHC Crisis Line at 512-471-2255 TimelyCare at timelycare.com/utexas