UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT-Austin

2026 Order Deadlines

Our 2026 order deadlines are approaching! View the full announcement for complete details and dates.

2026 Order Deadlines
Upcoming Holiday Closue | Thanksgiving

November 26-29 2026 | UTEX will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25, through Sunday, November 29. View full announcement for additional information and shipping changes.

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UTEX has moved to a new home!

The UTEX Culture Collection of Algae has moved to new facilities on the University of Texas at Austin campus. We appreciate your patience with any ordering issues or temporary unavailability as we work to get the lab fully operational again. Our new facilities will enhance our operations and better support the long-term preservation and distribution of our collection.

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Celebrating 50 Years at UT-Austin!

1976-2026 | UTEX is celebrating 50 years at The University of Texas at Austin. By preserving the past and enabling the future, UTEX embodies the enduring mission of research institutions: to expand knowledge, serve society, and steward the living world for future generations

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Upcoming Holiday Closure: US Thanksgiving Holiday

UTEX will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday, November 25, through Sunday, November 29.

Newly Accessioned Algal Strains!

Every year UTEX accessions new algal strains from depositors that are made available to the public. The strains in this collection are new to UTEX and are now available for you to order!

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