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Spend just a minute on our campus and you'll quickly see how The University of Texas at Austin is an immense and beautiful world all its own. And with our dozens of museums, libraries, centers, institutes and special venues spread across the campus and the city, each with its own unique exhibits and programming, you'll never be bored. Designed to enhance the experience of not just current students, faculty, and staff but also community members and visitors from around the world, our many campus destinations will educate, delight and amaze.

Blanton Museum of Art

One of the foremost university art museums in the country, with the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas.

Cactus Cafe

Located in the historical Texas Union, the Cactus is a live music listening room that showcases top local, regional, national and international acts.

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

One of the largest stadiums in the nation — and home to our beloved Longhorns football team.

Briscoe Center for American History

A leading history research center featuring rich collections on Texas and U.S. history.

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex

An impressive aquatic complex with indoor and outdoor lap and leisure pools, a spa, deck space, and more.

Harry Ransom Center

An internationally renowned humanities research library and museum, providing unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists.

LBJ Presidential Library

An iconic presidential library and museum covering President Lyndon Baines Johnson's political career and American history.

Moody Center

Moody Center is a $375M, 15,000+ seat premier venue featuring over 150 nights a year of unique entertainment. Moody Center features the best and biggest names in the music industry while hosting The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows and other sporting and local events.

Stark Center

A museum and library dedicated to the study of physical culture and sports.

William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center

A state-of-the-art, award-winning and environmentally friendly student gathering space.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

A museum devoted to the natural sciences, exhibiting the university’s stunning biological and geological collections.

Texas Union

Our historic student union, serving as the university's "living room" since 1933.

UT Austin's most recognizable landmark and symbol.

Visual Arts Center

A vibrant and dynamic creative hub on campus with both exhibition and research space.

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The Office of Admissions recruits prospective students by highlighting The University of Texas at Austin’s unique value, and by demonstrating why a UT degree will help them achieve their goals.

The team provides tours and info sessions to campus visitors, showcasing the University and helping prospective students and their families explore life on the Forty Acres.

They actively collaborate with colleges, schools, and campus partners to provide the best possible experience for students seeking to enroll at UT Austin, and they connect students with counselors who can answer questions and provide resources.

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Led by our student ambassadors and staff, these sessions are tailored for prospective undergraduate students interested in the college, including the School of Design & Creative Technologies. You’ll learn about the College of Fine Arts, get information about degrees, student resources, and the application process–with a bonus inside look at your department of choice.

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Looking to schedule an individual tour or appointment to discuss the department’s graduate programs, labs and studio spaces, or the admissions process? Reach out at least two weeks prior to your planned visit, and our graduate coordinator will be in touch.

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15 Places to Check out on Your UT-Austin Visit

By Emily Brehe

January 17, 2020

So you’re thinking about becoming a Longhorn? A campus visit should be your next step.

For advice on things to do on a University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) campus visit, we turned to the President of KD College Prep, David Dillard, UT ‘78, and Thomas Dang, current freshman at UT and former KD student. They each shared their favorite places on campus and insight on what makes each site an authentic piece of the UT-Austin experience.

Scheduling Your Visit

First things first—you need to schedule your UT-Austin campus visit .

A guided tour for prospective students gives families a chance to see various aspects of campus, ranging from campus hangout spots to classrooms to dormitories. Tours are usually led by current college students who can answer your specific questions about the school and tell you what to expect.

Remember to have fun, and don’t forget to look for these 5 Hidden Things to Spot on a College Visit .

UT-Austin offers a lot to do without ever leaving campus. You can spend hours exploring the campus’ variety of museums, landmarks, shops, and restaurants. Try to dedicate a full day to your tour in order to see all that the campus has to offer.

1. The UT Tower

History, Culture, Insta-worthy

The UT Tower , aka the Main Building, is hard to miss. The 307-foot-tall landmark can be seen from virtually anywhere on campus and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university. At night, the tower is lit up to honor special occasions, such as a UT sports victory.

“During the first week of school, they light up the windows with the freshmen class’ graduation year. And then they’ll do the same thing when you graduate,” said Dang.

One hidden gem within the tower is the Life Sciences Library. It’s the original library on campus, and it has a Harry Potter vibe. Dang says it’s a great place to take photos for Instagram.

“Of course, you’ll have to stand on the front steps of the Tower to get your photo taken in front of the words inscribed there,” Dang said. “ …It’s one of the more Instagram-worthy spots on campus.”

During “Tower Tours,” visitors can view the campus from the Observation Deck, located at the top of the Tower. You may even catch a glimpse of Tower Girl , the building’s resident peregrine falcon.

2. Harry Ransom Center

Art, History

The Ransom Center is home to UT-Austin’s vast archive of manuscripts, rare books, art, film and more. The library houses famous pieces such as the Gutenberg Bible, Edgar Allen Poe’s desk, Albert Einstein’s unpublished notes, and original works by Frida Kahlo, to name a few.

Visitors can take a look at these rare items in the Reading and Viewing Room. If you’re interested in getting up close to these rare and historical materials, view the guidelines here .

3. Littlefield Home

The Littlefield Home is a Victorian house located north of the UT Tower. This historic building was home to Civil War veteran George Littlefield and his wife Alice, who reportedly still haunts the building. The two made significant contributions to UT-Austin in its early years, providing funds for the Main Building, the Littlefield Fountain, and the Littlefield Dormitory.

4. Little Campus

The Little Campus was built in 1857 and is home to some of the oldest buildings on UT-Austin’s campus. The facility predates the university by nearly 30 years.

Over time, this area has served as the Texas Asylum for the Blind, General George Armstrong Custer’s family residence, a barracks for World War I & II, the Texas Hospital for the Senile, and a men’s dormitory.

5. Blanton Museum of Art

Art, Coffee, Insta-worthy

If you like art, the Blanton Museum has it all. With a collection that ranges from ancient Greek pottery to digital comics, you’re bound to find something that piques your interest. You can also grab coffee or a sandwich at the museum’s cafe.

6. The Drag

Coffee, Food, Shops, Culture, Insta-worthy

UT-Austin has its own shopping and arts district on the edge of campus. Here, you can take Instagram pics next to murals, grab coffee at Lucky Lab Coffee Co. or Caffe Medici, pick up Longhorn merch at the University Co-op, or get queso at the Kerbey Lane Cafe—open 24/7.

“The Drag is the hub where students go after classes. It’s the ideal hang-out spot,” Dang said.

7. The Skyspace

Art, Insta-worthy

UT-Austin is home to one of Texas’ three Skyspace exhibits by artist James Turrell. “The Color Inside” is open to the public. Visit during sunrise and sunset to see color fill the space for about an hour.

“Sitting in this room will make you think about how we see things and how we think about color,” Dang said.

8. Scholz Garten

History, Food, Culture

Scholz Garten is a 150-year-old German restaurant and bar. A mix of college students and congressmen frequent this location, creating a unique atmosphere.

9. Dirty Martins

Want to grab a burger near campus? Try Dirty Martin’s (also known as Dirty’s). This old-school burger joint has fed college students for nearly 100 years.

10. Broken Spoke

History, Food, Dancing

After a long day walking around campus, you’re probably ready to kick off your shoes and get a little Footloose. Luckily, Austin has its very own Honky Tonk bar where you can learn how to two-step or catch a country music legend in the making. Check the calendar to see if there are any interesting events happening while you’re in town.

11. Home Slice Pizza

Food, Culture

Home Slice Pizza is one of the more student-friendly restaurants in Austin. It has a hipster vibe, and you can snag dinner for under $20. They have two locations and also offer delivery.

12. Ladybird Lake

While in Austin, you can choose from a wide range of parks, trails, and recreational activities. For those who love the outdoors, we recommend renting a paddle board or kayak at Ladybird Lake. You’ll fall in love with the breath-taking views of downtown Austin from the shoreside.

“There’s this really awesome trail. If you go in the morning, the water shimmers, and over the lake you can see the Austin skyline,” Dang said.

13. Zilker Park

Recreation, Insta-worthy

This 351-acre park is most well-known as the location for Austin City Limits Music Festival that occurs every October. Dang says that if you’re going to live in Austin, you have to check it out.

Barton Springs

Within Zilker Park, you’ll find this pool fed by an underground spring that keeps the water cool year-round. The pool itself has a lot of history and is home to Barton Springs Salamander, an endangered species.

“The water is very, very cold so a lot of people go here to swim. It’s really nice in the summer or fall,” Dang said.

14. South Congress Bridge

Large groups of locals and tourists gather at South Congress Bridge from around 7:30 to 8:30 pm to watch thousands of bats take flight . From March to November, these Mexican free-tailed bats congregate under the bridge. They fly out at night and feed on moths, mosquitoes, crickets, and other small insects.

15. Mount Bonnel

For an even better view of the city, we recommend taking the short trek up Mt. Bonnell. The paved trail is 0.3 miles long and will bring you the highest point in Austin.

“Once you hike up the trail, you have this wonderful view. If you go in the evening you can even see the sunset,” Dang said.

So, what’s next?

As you can see, there’s plenty to do on and off campus. After you’ve visited the college, it’s time to decide whether or not you want to apply. We offer college counseling services to help guide you through the college admissions process. Contact a campus near you to learn more.

Photos courtesy of Thomas Dang

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INFORMATION SESSIONS AND CAMPUS TOURS

Campus walking tours.

Walking tours are currently only offered to high school juniors, seniors and admitted freshmen. The campus tour is an extensive walking tour that will highlight student life, research, and the educational experience of The University of Texas at Austin. Guests will get an inside look at what makes The University of Texas at Austin one of the top universities in the country!

In-Person Interest Sessions

Learn about UT Austin's colleges, schools, academic programs and more. These sessions are hosted across campus and provide guests the chance to learn more about a particular resources or academic opportunity on campus. In-person Fine Arts sessions are available most Fridays.

Virtual Information Sessions

Admissions Information Sessions are held once or twice a month. Many academic programs, including Fine Arts , also offer virtual sessions.

Fine Arts Information Sessions

The in-person and virtual sessions for prospective students include a presentation overview of the College of Fine Arts followed by department-specific breakout sessions during which you can view our facilities (in-person only) and ask questions about the many creative opportunities available to our students! Advance registration is required.

SHADOW DAYS FOR PROSPECTIVE MUSIC MAJORS

Experience a day in the life of a Butler School student with a music major host! We invite you to spend a day attending music classes and rehearsals. Plan to reserve 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your Shadow Day. Your final schedule may differ based on your host student's class and rehearsal schedule.

Shadow Day requests for the spring 2024 semester are closed.

High school seniors will be invited to schedule a Shadow Day in the fall 2024 semester. Shadow Days will be available Monday to Friday between Sept. 18 and Nov. 22. The request form will be available beginning Sept. 4. Requests submitted prior to that date will be reviewed after Sept. 4. We require at  least two weeks-notice (ten business days)  to make arrangements.

The University of Texas at Austin will not take custodial responsibility of minors while participating in a Shadow Day. Custodial responsibility will remain with teachers, parents, legal guardians and chaperones .

BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC TOURS

Guided tours.

Guided tours are available as a part of the Fine Arts Information Session and Tour , which is offered most Fridays.

Self-Guided Tours

We invite you to participate in a self-guided tour of the Butler School of Music facilities for an inside look at some of the classrooms and rehearsal spaces.

APPOINTMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS

Sarah Goerg, Assistant Director for Admissions, is happy to arrange meetings with prospective freshmen and transfer applicants who are interested in majoring in music. Sarah is not available to meet with prospective non-music majors or evaluate transcripts.

At least one week advance notice is required to schedule an individual appointment.  Please understand that appointments are for informational purposes and do not influence admissions decisions.

Appointment Availability

• In person: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
• Virtual and phone: Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
• No availability
• Please register for a Fine Arts Information Session , which will be available most Fridays at 11 a.m.
• Take a self-guided tour of the Butler School facilities
• In person: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
• Appointments are not available when the university is closed : Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; the day after Thanksgiving; Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Emancipation Day (Juneteenth); Independence Day. 

Request an Undergraduate Admissions Appointment

If you would like to visit with a member of the Butler School of Music faculty, please email them directly to request an appointment.

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Visiting our Graduate Programs

Appointments for prospective graduate students.

Dan Seriff, Graduate Admissions Coordinator, is happy to arrange meetings with prospective graduate applicants.

• No availability, please consider scheduling your visit for another time
• In person: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m..

Request a Graduate Admissions Appointment

SELF-GUIDED BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC TOUR

We invite you to participate in a self-guided tour of the Butler School of Music facilities for an inside look at some of the classrooms and rehearsal spaces. Guided facility tours are not available at this time.

College Fairs

We invite you to visit with Butler School representatives at the following college fairs!

Music Admissions Roundtable Virtual College Fairs

Smu meadows performing and visual arts college fair, houston-area performing and visual arts college fair, texas music educators association convention.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. (College Night 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.) Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Henry B González Convention Center - 900 E. Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Information for Non-Music Majors

Are you planning to attend UT Austin in a major outside of music? Do you still want to play your instrument, sing or study music?

The Butler School welcomes non-music majors to take coursework, register for lessons and audition for ensembles.

Butler School of Music ensembles are open to any currently enrolled university student who can pass the ensemble audition. Visit the ensembles webpage for information.

Private Lessons & Group Instruction

Private lesson and group instruction courses for non-music majors are available in certain areas.

Academic Music Coursework

Visit the course schedule for a list of music coursework. Most classes will appear under the MUS field of study. Many academic music courses (theory, history, etc.) are restricted to allow only music majors to register, however, all MUS courses fulfilling the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) core curriculum requirement are open and unrestricted. Non-music majors are required to obtain instructor approval to register for restricted courses. The process for receiving instructor approval for a restricted course is described on the non-music major webpage . The Butler School of Music does not advise non-music majors, so music courses taken for degree purposes must be approved by your advisor for your major.

Undergraduate Certificates & Minors

Although the Butler School of Music does not offer a transcriptable certificate , students with an interest in fine arts might consider the certificates in Digital Arts & Media ,  Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship , Museum Studies and Textile Conservation and Museum Studies .

Transcript-recognized minors are available to students following the 2016-2018 catalog or later. The Butler School does not offer a minor in music. Students with an interest in fine arts might consider the Minor in Arts Management and Administration , the Art History Minor  and the Studio Art Minor .

Group Visits and Tours

We are able to accommodate groups of up to 50 people total, including chaperones. We suggest visits coincide with the rehearsal schedules of our flagship large ensembles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Concert Chorale, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble rehearse from 12-2 p.m., while the Jazz Orchestra meets from 3-5 p.m.

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Maps, Directions and Parking Information

For information on navigating to and parking at the Butler School, visit our Directions & Parking page . 

The University of Texas at Austin is located in the heart of the city of Austin, just north of the downtown area. Campus is just two miles from the State Capitol. Main thoroughfares around campus include Guadalupe to the west, MLK to the south, Red River to the east and 26th (Dean Keeton) to the north.

The AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is the university's premiere hotel and meeting site, and the only hotel located on the campus itself. Other hotels close to the Butler School of Music are Days Inn - University and Rodeway Inn - University .

The Butler School of Music cannot arrange or provide accommodations for any applicant or visitor.

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Campus Tours

Campus walking tours and the UT Welcome Center are overseen by the university’s Office of Admissions . Academic programs in the College of Natural Sciences span the campus and many spots you might see. From the Gates-Dell Complex that houses our Department of Computer Science to Welch Hall, UT’s largest academic building, to the iconic UT turtle pond, Natural Sciences is a major presence in any introduction to our campus.

• Plan your visit as a prospective student
• Schedule a campus walking tour

Information Sessions

Learn more about the College of Natural Sciences with our overview session that highlights what the college offers, from majors and degree options, to opportunities to conduct research, to belonging in a student community or honors programs. Our general session introduces you to life in the college. There are additional opportunities certain times of year to register for sessions with specific departments. We hope to see you soon! 

• Register for a session
• Questions? Contact the Admissions Center

Honors Program Sessions

College-wide honors programs—Polymathic Scholars, Dean’s Scholars and Health Science Scholars—and School of Human Ecology honors programs (Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences and Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences) host information sessions at 2 p.m. on select Fridays during the fall semester. Hear from current students who can answer questions and speak about their honors experiences. 

Visit Computer Science

Coffee chats and building tours in the Department of Computer Science are available on many Mondays and Fridays for those who schedule ahead. 

• Find details about Computer Science visits

Health Professions & UTeach

Appointments with students who serve as peer mentors in the college’s Health Professions Office require pre-scheduling for prospective students who are exploring health care pathways. Contact [email protected] to learn more. Students wishing to join UTeach, our science and mathematics teacher training program, are welcome to schedule an appointment two weeks in advance and outside of peak periods with a UTeach advisor .

See Textiles & Apparel

Please email Professor Sara Stewart Stevens at least two weeks in advance if you are interested in scheduling a Textiles and Apparel program visit and tour.

Visitor parking is available by the hour in any of the campus parking garages. The closest garages to our buildings are the 27th Street Garage (TSG), Speedway Garage (SWG), San Antonio Garage (SAG) and San Jacinto Garage (SJG).

Visit UT Austin

If you're a prospective graduate student, your next step should be on campus. Meet our faculty. Tour the libraries. Connect with a program. There's no better way to sample life at The University of Texas at Austin.

Plan Your Visit

Step 1: connect with your program.

At least two weeks in advance, contact the admission coordinator of the program you are interested in to schedule your visit. It's essential to connect with your program not only so you can meet faculty, students and staff, but also to gain a sense of the culture of the program.

Step 2: Meet Our Faculty

If you'd like to talk with a professor, contact him or her directly to set up an appointment.

Step 3: Talk to the Office of Graduate Admissions

If you have questions about the application process, stop by the Office of Graduate Admissions or contact them via email.

Campus Tours

The university's Visitor Center offers campus tours each week. A one-and-a-half-mile route takes visitors inside a classroom, through the LEED Gold-certified Student Activity Center and past the iconic Tower on a path that traverses its picturesque South Mall, with views of the Texas State Capitol.

Self Guided Tours

If you'd like to tour campus but can’t make it to the Visitor Center—or if you’d like a sneak peak—take advantage of one of these offerings:

• Graduate School Campus Tour
• 40 Acres Self-Guided Tour
• Virtual Tour
• Self-Guided Tour (PDF)

UT Tower 360° Virtual Tour

For over 80 years, the UT Tower has been the academic symbol and architectural emblem of The University of Texas at Austin.

The 307-foot-tall Tower was completed in 1937. For many years, the Tower was the tallest building in Austin.

The Tower will light up to announce university achievements and darken with a solitary white cap for significant solemn occasions.

Designed by French architect Paul Cret, the Main Building and the Tower was built to house the university’s central library. Rising 27 floors above the reading rooms, the Tower housed the library’s book stacks.

The Main Building and Tower were financed through a grant from the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal program created during the Great Depression.

Today, while much of the Main Building is used for the President’s Office and other administrative offices, students can still study in the grand reading rooms, which now contain the Life Sciences Library.

More University Unions 360° Virtual Tours

• The Texas Union

• WCP Student Activity Center

Here are road closures to be aware of during UT Austin commencement, convocation

T he University of Texas at Austin graduating class is preparing to walk across the stage this week as they celebrate officially receiving their degrees.

As convocation and commencement get underway, some Downtown Austin roads will be temporarily shut down as a result.

Ceremonies are scheduled from Thursday through Saturday, and various street closures are set for each day as more visitors are expected across campus.

Thursday road closures

From 3 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Robert Dedman Drive will be closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the south end of Deloss Dodds Way, near the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Clyde Littlefield Drive will also be shut down between Robert Dedman Drive and Interstate 35, as well as 20th Street between Robert Dedman Drive and San Jacinto Boulevard.

During this time, the College of Liberal Arts and Dell Medical School will be hosting commencement ceremonies at the Moody Center and Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium, respectively.

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Friday road closures

The following day, 12 colleges are honoring students across campus at the Moody Center, Gregory Gym and Hogg Memorial Auditorium.

Drivers can expect closures from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Robert Dedman Drive, Clyde Littlefield Drive and 20th Street, between the same sections as these roads on Thursday.

The only additional shut down is set to impact 21st Street between the eastbound lanes of Guadalupe Street and San Jacinto Boulevard. 

Saturday road closures

Saturday is set to be the busiest day for students, with 16 convocation ceremonies followed by a commencement ceremony involving all colleges in the evening.

This final celebration is set for 7:30 p.m. at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, with six total traffic closures throughout the day.

From midnight to 10 p.m., the following roads will remain closed, according to UT:

• Robert Dedman Drive  between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Dean Keeton St.
• San Jacinto Boulevard between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and 24th St.
• DeLoss Dodds Wau between San Jacinto Blvd. and Robert Dedman Dr.
• Clyde Littlefield Drive between I-35 and Robert Dedman Dr.
• 20th Street between San Jacinto Blvd. and Robert Dedman Dr.
• 21st Street between Guadalupe St. and San Jacinto Blvd. will be eastbound only.
• Trinity Street between DeLoss Dodds Wy. and Robert Dedman Dr.

In order to help manage the influx of vehicles on campus, members of the UT Police Department and Austin Police Department will be present to direct traffic.

Looking for places to park? Twelve indoor garages will be available for free through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, excluding the Conference Center Garage (CCG) and Nueces Garage (NUG).

Visit here  for the full convocation schedule and additional information. 

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UT Austin professor arrested and fired after confronting police at pro-Palestinian protest

The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a UT Austin professor Wednesday after he allegedly grabbed a state trooper’s bicycle and shouted expletives at officers during a pro-Palestinian protest last week. The professor has since been fired by UT.

The story was first reported by the Austin American-Statesman .

State police last week accused Rich Heyman, a lecturer who teaches courses in the Department of American Studies and the College of Liberal Arts, of interfering with public duties. This is a Class B misdemeanor, according to state penal code. KUT reached out to Heyman, but he referred reporters to his lawyer, Gerry Morris. Morris said Heyman, who was not tenured, received an email from the university on Thursday stating that he was fired. No reason was given.

Heyman, 57, attended pro-Palestinian protests on the university's South Lawn on April 29. Over several hours that day, police arrested 79 people , charging the vast majority of them with criminal trespass. In total, more than 130 arrests have been made on the UT Austin campus over the past several weeks of protests.

According to a state trooper’s account detailed in an arresting document, Heyman approached police during last week's protest and began shouting obscenities. “F--- you. You don’t belong here,” police allege he said.

As officers surrounded protesters on the university's South Lawn, they used their bicycles to set up a blockade. State trooper Thomas Goodson alleged that Heyman walked between two bicycles and the officer pushed him away “with an open hand to the chest."

Goodson said Heyman responded by holding a Nalgene water bottle above his head and pulling on Goodson’s bicycle, breaking his state-issued bike bell, which cost $62. Morris, Heyman's lawyer, refutes this narrative. He said Heyman grabbed the officer's bicycle to stop himself from falling backward after the officer pushed him.

State troopers arrested Heyman outside his home on Wednesday afternoon. Officers surrounded him while he was driving, Morris said.

A spokesperson for UT Austin said the university does not comment on personnel matters. Texas DPS did not respond to a request for comment Friday.

Heyman had previously attended another rally where faculty gathered to condemn the university's response to a pro-Palestinian protest the day before. Police made 57 arrests. Eventually, the Travis County Attorney dropped all the charges.

"[UT Austin President Jay Hartzell] didn't explain how the decision was made to call in the riot troops that provoked violence from what was a nonviolent, peaceful protest," Heyman told a KUT reporter that day.

Heyman was scheduled to teach three university classes in the fall, two of which are waitlisted, according to a review of UT Austin’s course catalog.

“These are really essential classes in his program, and he has a long track record of employment with the university,” said Anne Lewis, an executive board member of the Texas State Employees Union. “He’s an accomplished, needed employee at the university.”

Lewis confirmed Friday that Heyman had been in touch with the organization for legal resources. Heyman has worked at UT Austin since 2006, according to his résumé.

Lewis said UT Austin’s actions during the recent protests are part of a larger pattern of the university over-complying with the state Legislature and neglecting workers’ rights. Lewis pointed to the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion-related layoffs last month .

“It’s a real over-response on the part of the university and a lack of understanding of the rights of employees to free expression, to assembly, and to association," she said. "If [UT Austin] did this, they can do anything."

Morris, Heyman's lawyer, said he felt the university's firing of Heyman was also an overstep.

"I'm really disappointed in my alma mater," Morris told KUT. "You would think they would wait and investigate the incident. ... They just want to appear tough."

Professors at universities across the country have been arrested while protesting, including at UCLA, Emory University and Dartmouth College. It's unclear if other professors have been fired.

Lauren McGaughy and Chelsey Zhu contributed to this story.

KUT journalists are employees of the University of Texas, but UT has no editorial control over their reporting.

How involved was APD in the UT pro-Palestinian protests? Here's what officials say

After a push from some Austin City Council members, Austin Police Department officials briefed the city's governing body Tuesday about the department's involvement in actions against the pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Texas, explaining details about arrests, mutual aid agreements and who signed off on the involvement.

Arrests were made by UT police at the April 24 and 29 protests where people were calling for the university's divestment from Israel and the end to the Israel-Hamas war.

UT's police department called on Austin police through a mutual aid agreement — an agreement commonly used between law enforcement agencies to assist one another. Austin police took people to jail and helped put people into custody who were already placed under arrest by UT police.

Read More: 'We asked for help': Text messages reveal why DPS was called to help patrol UT protest

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were also involved in breaking up some of the protests.

Here's what Austin police officials said about the department's involvement in the protests:

Did Austin police make any arrests at the UT protests?

Austin police officials told the City Council on Tuesday that all the protest arrests were made by UT police. The people whom Austin police took into custody had already been placed under arrest by the UT police, the council was told.

Previously, the Travis County sheriff's office said the Austin Police Department was the arresting agency on four of the 79 arrests made in relation to the April 29 protest. Spokesperson Kristen Dark told the American-Statesman on Tuesday that Austin police officers are listed as the agency that booked four people into jail in relation to the protest. 

However, as university officials filed the charging documents in those four cases, they were technically arrested by the UT police.

What is law enforcement mutual aid?

As it relates to the Austin Police Department, a mutual aid agreement allows Austin police to assist other agencies or call upon other law enforcement agencies for additional resources.

"This is so routine and so frequent that agencies assist one another, it's outlined in our policy," Assistant Police Chief Eric Fitzgerald told the City Council on Tuesday.

Austin police have a "memorandum of understanding" with the UT police, Fitzgerald said. Additionally, state law gives Austin police concurrent jurisdiction on the UT-Austin campus.

"The city of Austin is liable for our officers and their actions," City Attorney Anne Morgan said Tuesday in response to a question from Council Member José “Chito” Vela. "The MOU (memorandum of understanding) says that ... we're responsible for workers comp, for liability, those kinds of things."

Who signed off on Austin police involvement?

Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson ultimately signed off on sending officers to campus, Austin police officials said Tuesday.

The request was made from the university police chief to Henderson. Assistant Police Chief Lee Rogers was the "duty chief that day," he told the City Council on Tuesday.

When speaking about mutual assistance agreements, Fitzgerald said, "If 911 call responses are going to be impacted, that information will be relayed to city leadership." He did not say whether or not that occurred.

Statesman staff writer Skye Seipp contributed to this reporter.

Projected top-25 PGA TOUR University Ranking following NCAA Regional Championships

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – In advance of next week’s NCAA D-I National Championship, PGA TOUR University has released a projected ranking that includes results from the six NCAA Regional Championships. The complete PGA TOUR University Ranking will officially update to include NCAA Regionals on Wednesday, May 22.

The PGA TOUR University Ranking will be finalized following the conclusion of stroke play at next week’s NCAA D-I National Championship (May 24-27) at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.

For players in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2024, the points distribution for the NCAA Championship is based on a WAGR Power of 1000. Additionally, players in the current season’s PGA TOUR University Ranking will receive bonus points if they finish in the top 10 of the final stroke-play leaderboard, with the champion earning 15 bonus points. With these provisions, a current-year player will earn 40 points if he wins the individual NCAA Championship.

PGA TOUR University ranks players based on the last two years of their collegiate careers. The No. 1 player in the final PGA TOUR University Ranking will earn PGA TOUR membership, while players Nos. 1-5 (fully exempt) and Nos. 6-10 (conditional) will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership. Additionally, players finishing 6th through 25th will earn fully exempt membership on PGA TOUR Americas.

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