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UTEX Celebrates 50 Years at The University of Texas at Austin
As UTEX celebrates its 50th anniversary here at UT, we are grateful, not only for the longevity of the collection, but also for the community
that sustains it — our host institution, our staff, scientists, students, and partners whose shared commitment ensures the availability of this unique and ...
In Memoriam: Dr. Amha Belay
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Amha Belay, a globally respected pioneer in microalgae and a long-time leader within the algae community.
April 2, 1960 | Science News Letter | Algae in the Bank
Long before The Culture Collection of Algae was housed at The University of Texas at Austin, our collection was already making headlines.
UPDATED: University Inclement Weather Closure | January 27, 2026
The University of Texas at Austin will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 27. All classes and events are cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. All UT Austin facilities in Central Texas will be closed.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the U.S. holiday Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. Algae Express orders placed between Friday, January 16, and Monday, January 19, as well as regular orders scheduled for that week, will ship on Tuesday, January 20.
2025 Winter Holiday Closure
UTEX will be closed for the 2025 Winter Holiday Break from December 23rd, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: US Thanksgiving Holiday
UTEX will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 12:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday, November 26th, through Sunday, November 30th.
Upcoming 2025 Order Deadlines
Upcoming order deadlines for 2025 shipping. Orders placed after the specified dates will not ship until 2026.
Scheduled Website Maintenance: September 30, 2025 | 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM CST
The UTEX website will be unavailable on Tuesday, September 30th, between 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM CST for planned maintenance. We apologize for any inconveniences experienced during this time.
Price Updates Effective October 1, 2025
Upcoming price adjustments that will take effect on October 1, 2025 for several UTEX products and services, including algal cultures, culture media, photobioreactors, and specialized UTEX services.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2025 Labor Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the US holiday, Labor Day.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2025 Independence Day
UTEX will be closed from Thursday, July 3rd, through Friday, July 4th, in observance of the US holiday, Independence Day. View full announcement for modifications on the shipping schedule.
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