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UT study reveals how racism spreads on social media

UT study reveals how racism spreads on social media

Pili Saravia, News Reporter October 17, 2022

In a recent study, UT’s Computational Media Lab took a magnified look at the way racism spreads on social media.  The research, led by Akaash Kolluri, a senior at Clements High School in Sugar Land,...

UT professor researches transportable renewable energy

UT professor researches transportable renewable energy

Pili Saravia, News Reporter October 17, 2022

Joaquin Resasco, assistant professor of chemical engineering, is leading his lab in converting carbon dioxide into carbon-free and renewable energy. Resasco said renewable energy usually falls short because...

UT Student Government hosts state representative panel ahead of midterm elections

UT Student Government hosts state representative panel ahead of midterm elections

Joseph Sweeney, News Reporter October 16, 2022

UT Student Government hosted a discussion panel with Democratic state representatives James Talarico, Ron Reynolds and Gina Hinojosa in the Union’s Eastwoods room on Thursday.  Hinojosa said the...

Fraternities hang up banners to #SaveDirty’s

Fraternities hang up banners to #SaveDirty’s

Sophia Kurz, News Reporter October 16, 2022

Dirty Martin's Place has faced potential closure due to The City of Austin’s Project Connect since the spring but fraternities around West Campus continue to rally together in support of the nearly 100-year-old...

Student Government, University Co-Op to host second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative

Student Government, University Co-Op to host second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative

Tisha Shrestha, News Reporter October 16, 2022

The University Co-op gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to have their products sold at the campus store through the second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative. UT’s Student Government...

New UT-Austin research initiative to advance development of biologic therapies

New UT-Austin research initiative to advance development of biologic therapies

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter October 16, 2022

A new UT Austin research initiative will provide funding and support for research into vaccinations and treatments for a wide range of diseases. Texas Biologics is a research effort from the College...

UT researchers analyze internet usage of older adults during pandemic

UT researchers analyze internet usage of older adults during pandemic

Sowmya Sridhar, News Reporter October 14, 2022

Researchers from UT, Baylor University and the University of Missouri identified increased use of internet-enabled behaviors in older adults during the pandemic, according to a study published in Work,...

UT pharmacy students, faculty discuss the national pharmacy shortage

UT pharmacy students, faculty discuss the national pharmacy shortage

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter October 13, 2022

The month of October marks American Pharmacists Month, a time to recognize the role pharmacists play in providing access to healthcare. However, more than three-quarters of community pharmacies are experiencing...

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UT students host events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter October 13, 2022

CW: This column contains discussion of interpersonal and relationship violence.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and UT’s Voices Against Violence will host events and workshops all month...

UT researchers develop new electrode to improve the range and charging time of  electric vehicles

UT researchers develop new electrode to improve the range and charging time of electric vehicles

Isabella Zeff, General News Reporter October 13, 2022

UT researchers created a new type of electrode that could improve batteries in electric vehicles by helping them charge faster and last longer. Kasun Raigama, a mechanical engineering senior on the...

UTeach program expands to UT Permian Basin

UTeach program expands to UT Permian Basin

Molly McIlhinney, News General Reporter October 13, 2022

Editor's note: A previous version of this story attributed a quote to Chris Turner, but has been correctly reattributed to John Turner. In 1997 the University established UTeach, a certification program...

Professional-track faculty discuss concerns about contracts, promotion

Professional-track faculty discuss concerns about contracts, promotion

Joelle DiPaolo, Senior news reporter October 13, 2022

Stephanie Holmsten said when she started teaching at UT as a professional-track faculty member in 2012, she didn’t feel fully supported by administration. Since then, the University’s increased focus...

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