Austin, TX
School of Design and Creative Technologies at The University of Texas at Au
The School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) is the newest and fastest-growing program at the University of Texas at Austin. SDCT, a part of the prestigious College of Fine Arts, runs a specialized design curriculum worthy of its place in one of the world’s largest and most renowned research institutions. Our students are uniquely positioned to benefit from all that UT Austin offers as they learn critical design skills.
Our Department of Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside robust design courses open to all UT students. Nestled within a large university, we are a vibrant school where individual faculty and students know one another well and everyone participates in building a community based on creative collaboration.
Undergraduate Design Degrees
Our B.A. and B.F.A. degrees offer a comprehensive educational journey that equips students with the tools to tackle real-world challenges across various domains. Through a blend of coursework and mentorship from faculty, students study graphic design, industrial design, interaction design, design research and strategy, and design history. Design courses address issues ranging from health and sustainability to social justice and technology. The program cultivates creative confidence and urges students to explore open-ended solutions beyond the obvious.
Undergraduate students progress through a meticulously structured degree program, from foundational sequences to specialized electives such as Branding for Social Justice and Retro Futures. In the first two years, emphasis is placed on mastering design fundamentals like typography, sketching, form-giving, and design history. As students advance, they delve deeper into specialized areas of interest — from letterpress printing to health care systems — using design as their toolset.
Graduate Design Programs
At the graduate level, our M.F.A. in Design offers a dynamic, 21-month journey for ambitious designers seeking to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century. This program, led by award-winning design practitioners and scholars, emphasizes studio-based learning, critical inquiry and advanced fabrication skills. Our M.F.A. program boasts small cohorts, which allows students to work closely with faculty mentors to tailor their education to align with their career aspirations. As they develop an expansive thesis project, students receive focused training in research, theory, criticism and design pedagogy.
In partnership with UT’s Dell Medical School, our M.A. in Design focused on health is a first-of-its-kind training ground for innovators who strive to make changes within our healthcare system. On an accelerated 10-month timeline, students use design tools to address complex health issues, envisioning transformative solutions for the future of healthcare delivery.
The Center for Integrated Design
The Center for Integrated Design (CID) connects students from all majors across the University of Texas at Austin. CID offers collaborative, design-based learning experiences, where students integrate design skills into the context of their major area of study. Students enrolled in CID courses work alongside a diverse group of peers and expert design faculty members to explore design as a powerful, effective methodology for solving real-world challenges. They learn to frame problems, study human behavior and apply insights that positively impact their chosen industry and the world.
Career Support
Our industry relations team facilitates connections with professionals in the field, jumpstarting students’ professional networks and opening doors to diverse career opportunities. All students are offered career development opportunities with one-on-one consulting, resume reviews and interview training. Recent graduates of our programs have gone on to work with some of the most renowned design teams in the U.S., from The New York Times to Microsoft and from GSD&M to frog.
At the University of Texas at Austin, we believe in the power of design to drive positive change, and SDCT is at the forefront of this transformative journey. Through a blend of innovative curriculum, expert mentorship and real-world experience, we empower our students to become skilled designers and visionary leaders who will shape the future of design and beyond.
Austin, TX
More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor says – WTOP News
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor says.
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KERRVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning, with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning. A Flash Flood Warning is currently in place for Kerr County as the Guadalupe River continues to rise.
Around 5:30 a.m., the National Weather Service said a “large and deadly flood wave is moving down” the Guadalupe River.
KXAN First Warning Weather Meteorologist Kristen Currie said approximately 11 inches of rain have fallen northwest of Kerr County since 10 p.m. on Wednesday. The Guadalupe River is expected to reach major flood stage in multiple areas.
Kerr County PIO Lisa Walter said “there have been multiple swift water rescues and evacuations.” Officials emphasized not to drive through flooded streets and to turn around if water covers the roadway.
Evacuations were underway in multiple areas, according to the county, including:
- Goat Creek
- Arcadia Loop
- Lowery/Guadalupe area
- Junction Highway low-water crossings
- Other low-lying neighborhoods
Emergency shelters are open at Impact Church (Goat Creek evacuation point), Calvary Temple Church and City West Church for people in West Kerr County, the county said.
Here are the latest headlines:
Live updates
7:03 a.m.: KXAN’s Kevin Baskar is in Gillespie County providing updates on the latest flood conditions in the area. Watch his update below.
6:37 a.m.: Kerr County officials emphasized not to drive through flooded streets and to turn around if water covers the roadway.
Evacuations were underway in multiple areas, according to the county, including:
- Goat Creek
- Arcadia Loop
- Lowery/Guadalupe area
- Junction Highway low-water crossings
- Other low-lying neighborhoods
Emergency shelters are open at Impact Church (Goat Creek evacuation point), Calvary Temple Church and City West Church for people in West Kerr County, the county said.
6:27 a.m.: Video shows emergency crews hauling boats and rescue equipment through Kerrville.
6:15 a.m. NewsNation correspondent Xavier Walton and his photographer captured a structure being swept up in river water and crashing into a Kerrville bridge. The structure appears to be some sort of shipping container, pushing against the bridge.
Watch the video below:
6:08 a.m.: Kerr County PIO Lisa Walter confirms “there have been multiple swift water rescues and evacuations.”
6:02 a.m.: The Guadalupe River at Center Point is expected to crest at 35 feet, which is the same crest as July 4, 2025.
5:57 a.m.: The National Weather Service said “a large deadly flood wave” is moving down the Guadalupe River.
5:49 a.m.: The Comfort Volunteer Fire Department said it has units in Kerrville and Centerpoint alerting people along the Guadalupe River. They’re helping Kerr County with evacuations along Highway 27 between Comfort and Centerpoint. They said all VFD personnel are OK.
5:30 a.m.: The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that it’s received reports of “street flooding in Ingram, and it’s likely many roads and city streets are flooded as well.”
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As flood threats continue across parts of South Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! has activated emergency response efforts to support animal shelters affected by the inclement weather.
In a social media post, APA! wrote, “We began offering aid last night, working to secure fosters for 10 dogs in the Castroville shelter, an open-air shelter that sits at the bottom of a valley.”
APA! said the situation escalated overnight with additional shelters reporting flooding. One shelter confirmed that floodwaters reached its facility, APA! added.
Communities overwhelmed due to weather include Uvalde, Castroville and Sabinal.
The nonprofit is asking the Austin community to foster, adopt or donate to free up capacity for animals displaced by the disaster. APA! needs to clear out its facilities to assist the animals in need of shelter.
Here are ways you can help:
- Adopt: APA! is offering a “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” on all animals.
- Foster: The shelter is seeking foster homes for a minimum of three weeks.
- Donate: Proceeds will fund vans and response teams setting up a staging and triage center at the heart of the disaster zone, along with an expanded stockpile of preventatives, PPE and additional supplies.
If you would like to donate, click here.
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