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UT researchers build molecule library to identify potential antibiotics

UT researchers build molecule library to identify potential antibiotics

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter January 26, 2023

Using an advanced screening system, UT researchers compiled a library of peptide macrocycles, a type of therapeutic that may hold the key to combating antibiotic resistance. Peptide macrocycles are...

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‘These lawmakers hold your fate in their hands’: UT students get involved in current legislative session

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 26, 2023

The state Capitol building represents something different to every Texan. In the midst of the legislature’s active season, its Texas pink granite exterior represents an opportunity for students to make...

Dell Medical School receives gift to promote clinical social work

Dell Medical School receives gift to promote clinical social work

Amirtha Jayakumaran, General News Reporter January 26, 2023

Dell Medical School’s Department of Health Social Work received a $1.2 million gift from philanthropists to expand the department’s efforts, including $500,000 to create an endowed scholarship...

The Texan’s guide to current construction on campus

The Texan’s guide to current construction on campus

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 26, 2023

While burnt orange is UT’s color, students have been seeing more of a bright orange on campus lately due to construction. Below are some notable spots on campus under renovation.  Battle Hall Home...

Diversity, equity, inclusion: proposed Texas bill seeks to increase ‘viewpoint diversity’ in higher education

Diversity, equity, inclusion: proposed Texas bill seeks to increase ‘viewpoint diversity’ in higher education

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter January 26, 2023

The Texas legislature may consider a bill this session from State Rep. Carl Tepper, aiming to limit talk of social issues such as racial, sexual and gender identity on university campuses by prohibiting...

UT Energy Institute partners with global oil companies to research sustainable energy

UT Energy Institute partners with global oil companies to research sustainable energy

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter January 26, 2023

The UT Energy Institute is partnering with global oil companies to fund research plans that focus on sustainable energy, a collaboration that works toward mitigating the carbon footprint of the corporations. Oil...

UHD offers English classes to employees to support community, advance careers

UHD offers English classes to employees to support community, advance careers

Isabella Zeff, General News Reporter January 26, 2023

It’s not just students who take classes at UT. University Housing and Dining now offers ESL, or “English as a Second Language,” classes to all of their employees to help further their communication...

It’s not rocket science: UT students plan to bring rockets back down to earth

It’s not rocket science: UT students plan to bring rockets back down to earth

Tisha Shrestha, General News Reporter January 25, 2023

Senior aerospace design students are using this semester to design a propulsive landing method to safely bring rocket engines back to the ground for future launches rather than being discarded.  The...

UT researchers receive grant to use fitness wearables to study dementia risk factors

UT researchers receive grant to use fitness wearables to study dementia risk factors

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter January 25, 2023

UT researchers received a $1 million grant from the Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation to use fitness wearables to study ways to prevent delirium, a risk factor for dementia development. The study hopes...

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 25, 2023

UT pandemic scientist Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers received a key to the city earlier this month for her lab’s contribution to Austin’s COVID-19 analysis and pandemic response.   Meyers formed the...

UT study finds new fossil records, provides insight into dinosaur diversity of late Cretaceous period

UT study finds new fossil records, provides insight into dinosaur diversity of late Cretaceous period

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter January 25, 2023

UT researchers led a study identifying dinosaur fossils found in Patagonia, a region spanning southern Argentina and Chile, providing new insights into the period of time right before the mass extinction. The...

Noble 2500 opens after months of delays

Noble 2500 opens after months of delays

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 23, 2023

Residents at Noble 2500 moved in this weekend after five months of delays and temporary living situations.  The West Campus apartment complex was initially scheduled to open before the start of...

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