Texas
Missing University of Texas at Dallas student found dead, officials confirm
DALLAS – A missing University of Texas at Dallas student has been confirmed dead, according to police.
20-year-old Andrew Zhou Li, a sophomore, had been missing since Feb. 24, the University of Texas at Dallas Police said.
Officials said Li was not found dead on campus; his death is under investigation.
“We all grieve with Andrew’s family and friends at this sorrowful outcome. We offer our sincere condolences to all who knew him,” said UT Dallas police.
UT Dallas police say there’s no threat to the public and no signs of foul play.
Copyright 2024 by KSAT – All rights reserved.
Texas
Video captures aftermath of a fatal stabbing at Texas track meet
Texas
See how Texas medical schools rank among the world’s best for 2026
Texas Tech welcomes Sofie Jones as the new Masked Rider
Watch Texas Tech University formally welcome Sofie Jones as the 65th Masked Rider.
When it comes to training the doctors and researchers who will staff hospitals, Texas holds its own on the world stage.
Several Texas health and medical institutions landed on U.S. News and World Report’s 2026-27 Best Global Universities list, with three cracking the global top 500 — led by UT Southwestern Medical Center at No. 113.
The list considered 13 indicators and weights to measure global research performance and reputation, ranking the world’s 2,250 top universities.
Here’s a look at how some major public and private health care and medical universities in Texas fared on the list.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Global Ranking: No. 113.
Location: Dallas, Texas.
Type: Public university.
Baylor College of Medicine
Global Ranking: No. 144.
Location: Houston, Texas.
Type: Private university.
University of Texas Health Science Center — Houston
Global Ranking: No. 324.
Location: Houston, Texas.
Type: Public university.
University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston
Global Ranking: No. 599.
Location: Galveston, Texas.
Type: Public university.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Global Ranking: No. 1,871.
Location: Lubbock, Texas.
Type: Public university.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
Texas
Fans erupt as U.S. wins in World Cup and North Texas builds buzz
-
Indianapolis, IN1 minute agoMore than fun and games: Meet the family behind an Indianapolis Clowns legacy
-
Pittsburg, PA6 minutes agoSouth Side Street Fest opens to largely positive reviews
-
Augusta, GA13 minutes ago2nd annual Juneteenth trail ride draws crowds in Augusta
-
Washington, D.C16 minutes agoDouble shooting reported near U Street corridor
-
Cleveland, OH21 minutes agoOhio’s 2nd Buc-ee’s approved in Richland County amid neighbor opposition
-
Austin, TX28 minutes agoMissing Austin woman Ghadah Alharbi found Safely, APD confirms
-
Alabama31 minutes ago
FOX54 News Huntsville
-
Alaska36 minutes agoDFFP Responds to Joaquin Fire 31.5 Miles Southwest of McGrath