Will Alsdorf

Recent Contributions

Facility Services not laying people off despite budget cuts

August 11, 2011

The department responsible for UT’s maintenance and grounds, is not planning to reduce its services or lay off staff despite Universitywide budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year.
Budget cuts may cause closure of Austin Womens Hospital

August 3, 2011

Legislative budget cuts have reduced UTMB’s budget by $114 million over the next two years.
Shutter takes over as interim director at University Health Services

July 28, 2011

Associate director of University Health Services Jamie Shutter will begin leading UHS as interim director starting in September.
Carpenters union protests UT contractor

July 28, 2011

A group representing an Austin-based carpenters union has been at the West Mall every weekday morning since July 19 protesting against what they say are unfair labor practices by a contractor working at UT.
Return of Atlantis ends shuttle flights, not space program

July 21, 2011

The space shuttle Atlantis was scheduled to land after press time early this morning at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
University executive expresses optimism over financial future

July 14, 2011

More than a third of university chief financial officers are more optimistic about their institution’s financial prospects than they were a year ago, according to a report from The Chronicle of Higher Education.
UT student receives Hogg Scholarship

July 14, 2011

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health awarded the Ima Hogg Scholarship for Mental Health to social work graduate student Steven Smith and four students from other Texas universities Monday.
Restaurants aim to open doors

June 30, 2011

The building on 24th and Guadalupe streets will be home to three new off-campus restaurants this summer.
Risk of fire prevents Fourth of July firework events

June 30, 2011

Much of Texas will have to go without the rockets’ red glare to illuminate the stars and stripes this Fourth of July because the sale and personal use of fireworks are banned in Travis and surrounding counties after dry conditions have increased the risk of wildfires.
Rainfall offers little relief from statewide drought

June 23, 2011

The rainstorm that covered Austin early Wednesday morning just after midnight may have been a welcome relief after months without rain, but don’t expect it to have any significant impact on the statewide drought.
Longhorn Network launch to coincide with football seasons start

June 15, 2011

The Longhorn Network will launch Aug. 26, just in time for a new school year and football season, according to an announcement Wednesday.
Longhorn Network launch date announced

June 15, 2011
Republic of Texas Biker Rally boosts local hospitality industry

June 9, 2011

Major events such as the rally bring revenue to the city’s hospitality industry because guests are likely to buy food, visit local attractions and need lodging.
Obama to visit Austin for fundraiser

May 5, 2011

Obama will visit Austin on Tuesday, May 10 for a campaign fundraiser.
Board of Regents chairman suggests increasing UT enrollment and halving tuition

May 3, 2011

UT System Board of Regents Chairman Gene Powell suggested increasing UT undergraduate enrollment by 10 percent a year for four years and reducing tuition by about 50 percent across the system, according to an April 7 memo obtained by the Austin American-Statesman.

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Will Alsdorf

Recent Contributions

Facility Services not laying people off despite budget cuts

Budget cuts may cause closure of Austin Womens Hospital

Shutter takes over as interim director at University Health Services

Carpenters union protests UT contractor

Return of Atlantis ends shuttle flights, not space program

University executive expresses optimism over financial future

UT student receives Hogg Scholarship

Restaurants aim to open doors

Risk of fire prevents Fourth of July firework events

Rainfall offers little relief from statewide drought

Longhorn Network launch to coincide with football seasons start

Longhorn Network launch date announced

Republic of Texas Biker Rally boosts local hospitality industry

Obama to visit Austin for fundraiser

Board of Regents chairman suggests increasing UT enrollment and halving tuition

Budget cuts may cause closure of Austin Womens Hospital

Longhorn Network launch to coincide with football seasons start