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University researchers partner with Canadian company to produce battery

Syeda Hasan July 18, 2011

UT researchers have announced a partnership with the world’s largest hydroelectric producer to patent a revolutionary rechargeable battery designed at the University. Engineering professor...

Artist touches up murals on Guadalupe

Syeda Hasan July 18, 2011

The murals of iconic musicians at the intersection of 24th and Guadalupe streets will be preserved with the opening of four new businesses at the location. The original artist Federico Archuleta...

Program puts emergency responders on motorcycles, shortens response times

Katrina Tollin July 18, 2011

Emergency medical services response times will be up to five minutes faster with a new program that puts paramedics on motorcycles. The new pilot program uses medically equipped motorcycles along...

Ransom Center to open exhibition on history of censorship

Elizabeth Hinojos July 15, 2011

Harry Ransom Center visitors will be able to explore censorship in publications between the two world wars in an exhibition titled “Banned Burned, Seized, and Censored,” which will open...

Victim of 2001 attempted murder begs clemency for his shooter

Jillian Bliss July 15, 2011

In the wake of 9/11, practicing Muslim Rais Bhuiyan was attacked because of his religion. Remaining true to his faith, he believes he survived to save the man who shot him from execution scheduled for...

UT System Board of Regents doles out additional $20 million

Huma Munir July 15, 2011

The UT System Board of Regents allocated an additional $20 million to UT from the Permanent University Fund during their meeting Thursday. This one-time increase will be an addition to the $168...

Last call for the Hogwarts Express

Victoria Pagan July 14, 2011

For many UT students, the release of the final installment of the Harry Potter film series marks the end of an era that began when they were reading their first chapter books in elementary school. What...

Sexual assault cases subject of scrutiny by UT researchers

Liz Farmer July 14, 2011

Forensic evidence in sexual assault cases often sits in evidence rooms unexamined, and UT’s School of Social Work professors are doing research for a Justice Department initiative to determine...

Kidnappers’ personal videotapes released

The Associated Press July 14, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — Newly released videos recorded by the Northern California couple who held Jaycee Lee Dugard captive for 18 years provide chilling details about the kidnappers and their outings...

US-Mexico border disturbs ecology

Diego Cruz July 14, 2011

A UT study reveals that barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border are disturbing ecosystems and endangering animal species in the area. The study assessed the impact barriers have on the ecosystems they...

UT sues O’Neal for possession of Fawcett portrait

Diego Cruz July 14, 2011

The UT System is suing actor Ryan O’Neal for the wrongful possession of Andy Warhol‘s 1980 portrait of late former UT student Farrah Fawcett, saying the actress bequeathed her collection...

University executive expresses optimism over financial future

Will Alsdorf July 14, 2011

More than a third of university chief financial officers, including UT CFO Kevin Hegarty, are more optimistic about their institution’s financial prospects than they were a year ago, according...

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