The Brief UTD's track & field and cross-country sports will not be cut for the 2025-2026 year. The university reversed its decision to cut the sports after receiving negative feedback from the community. Track and field sports are back on at the University of Texas at Dallas. UTD Track & FieldWhat's new:On Thursday morning, UTD President Richard Benson announced that the university will not be cutting its track & field and cross-country programs after all. The backstory:Earlier this week, UTD said it was eliminating the athletic programs due to budget constraints and a lack of on-campus facilities.