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UT researchers develop first-ever global river database

UT researchers develop first-ever global river database

Lauren Nelson November 21, 2021

On Nov. 8, UT researchers published the first-ever global river database they developed to track the movement of the largest rivers in the world.  The database, which is accessible to the public, utilizes...

UT honors COVID-19 vaccine researchers

UT honors COVID-19 vaccine researchers

Leila Saidane, News Reporter November 18, 2021

University and city officials celebrated UT scientists, researchers, health professionals and volunteers Wednesday for their contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine and their efforts to vaccinate Texans.  The...

Some UT students who translate for their parents say pandemic increased stress

Some UT students who translate for their parents say pandemic increased stress

Kristen Tibbetts, News Reporter November 18, 2021

After immigrating to the U.S. during high school, Vanessa Crespo realized her previous English classes did not fully prepare her to translate everyday tasks for her Spanish-speaking parents, such as shopping,...

UT law professor appointed into Texas Supreme Court

UT law professor appointed into Texas Supreme Court

Hope Unger, News Reporter November 17, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a UT law professor to the Texas Supreme Court on Nov. 1 due to his experience in private practice and service to the public.   Evan Young became an adjunct professor at...

Students Fighting Climate Change begin climate conversations with administration, want to speak to President Hartzell

Students Fighting Climate Change begin climate conversations with administration, want to speak to President Hartzell

Tori Duff, News Reporter November 16, 2021
Some faculty members have reached out to Hartzell, asking him to continue efforts to update the 2016 Campus Sustainability Plan.
UT COVID-19 modeling consortium predicts surges in the Austin, Round Rock areas

UT COVID-19 modeling consortium predicts surges in the Austin, Round Rock areas

Itza Martinez, News Reporter November 16, 2021
David Morton, lead consortium collaborator, said if citizens become more relaxed on COVID-19 precautions, there could be a resurgence of cases in the wintertime. 
International scientific collaboration reveals 35 new potential black hole events

International scientific collaboration reveals 35 new potential black hole events

Jessica Harden, News Reporter November 16, 2021
Scientists from across the world recruited some UT faculty to help create the largest published catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions, which has now reached 90 known events.
Undocumented students, staff work to create student resource center

Undocumented students, staff work to create student resource center

Thalía Menchaca November 16, 2021
During the pandemic, four student organizations collaborated to create Rooted, an organization that aims to provide equitable access to resources for undocumented students.
New blue light call box in West Campus among initiatives to improve safety

New blue light call box in West Campus among initiatives to improve safety

Leila Saidane November 14, 2021

SafeHorns installed a new blue light call box, which calls 911 at the push of a button, on the 23rd Street Artists’ Market alleyway on Friday in an attempt to help students feel safer in West Campus. SafeHorns,...

Texas Alpha Phi Omega parade flag stolen from truck in West Campus

Texas Alpha Phi Omega parade flag stolen from truck in West Campus

Ubah Moallim November 14, 2021

A 45-pound Texas flag was stolen out of the back of a locked pickup truck at Kerbey Lane on Nov. 7.  The flag, owned by service organization Alpha Phi Omega, is one of three used by APO for various...

UT professor receives Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany

UT professor receives Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany

Fernanda Figueroa November 14, 2021

The Federal Republic of Germany awarded a UT professor with the Order of Merit on Oct. 19, an honor awarded to individuals with significant political, socioeconomic and intellectual achievements that contribute...

UT community hopes for speedy Supreme Court decision on Texas’ new abortion law

UT community hopes for speedy Supreme Court decision on Texas’ new abortion law

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter November 12, 2021
Following various protests and social movements across the country, the United States Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Texas in September, challenging the constitutionality of the law.
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