News & Announcements
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.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2025 Juneteenth
UTEX will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the US holiday, Emancipation Day (Juneteenth).
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2025 Memorial Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of the US holiday, Memorial Day.
University Inclement Weather Closure | January 21, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin is canceling classes and requesting employees work remotely for Tuesday, January 22nd due to forecast winter precipitation that is expected to cause hazardous travel conditions.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the US holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day.
2024 Winter Holiday Closure
UTEX will be closed for the 2024 Winter Holiday Break from December 23rd, 2024 through January 1st, 2025.
Upcoming Holiday Closure: US Thanksgiving Holiday
UTEX will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from 12:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday, November 27th, through Sunday, December 1st.
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