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Jackson School of Geosciences partners with City of Austin to strategize future of Austin’s water supply

Jackson School of Geosciences partners with City of Austin to strategize future of Austin’s water supply

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter January 29, 2023

The City of Austin partnered with the Jackson School of Geosciences to explore the future of Texas’ water and aid in the city’s battle against future droughts.  Led by geological science professor...

Moody opens new photojournalism gallery to feature the work of students and professionals

Moody opens new photojournalism gallery to feature the work of students and professionals

Aaron Sullivan, General News Reporter January 29, 2023

The Moody College of Communication opened a new photojournalism gallery on Tuesday featuring the work of California-based social activist, photojournalist and Moody College Fellow David Bacon. Bacon’s...

Director of National Intelligence, Texas Senator discuss classified documents and security threats surrounding TikTok

Director of National Intelligence, Texas Senator discuss classified documents and security threats surrounding TikTok

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 29, 2023

In the midst of national security concerns surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and sustained risks posed by governments including Iran and China, a two-day conference sponsored by UT Austin tackled issues...

UT professor elected to fellowship for contributions in geography

UT professor elected to fellowship for contributions in geography

Corinne Piorkowski, General Life&Arts Reporter January 26, 2023

When Timothy Beach studies geomorphology, the study of physical features on Earth around the world, he often wonders how humans interacted with their environment, from the ancient Mayan civilizations to...

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...

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