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UT-Austin researchers aid new coronavirus data collection

Anna Canizales February 11, 2020

Two UT researchers helped discover that the new coronavirus likely spread beyond Wuhan into other cities before Chinese officials could initiate a quarantine, according to the UT News website. Coronavirus...

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Amid concerns of Iowa-like delays, Texas secretary of state says primary results will be on-time

Laura Morales February 10, 2020

Although Texas Democratic Party leaders worry a new system for reporting votes in Texas will delay final delegate counts on primary election night March 3, the Texas secretary of state office said results...

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UT-Austin names first cohort of Distinguished Service Academy

Hannah Williford February 10, 2020

Five faculty members were chosen to be a part of the first cohort of UT’s new Distinguished Service Academy, according to a Feb. 4 press release from the College of Education. The academy recognizes...

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Fine arts student organization connects with memory-care residents through music, crafts

Austin Martinez February 10, 2020

Epiphany, a fine arts student organization, performs music and creates arts and crafts to connect with residents dealing with memory loss at care homes. Mia Orlandella, co-founder and director of external...

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‘Kate the Chemist’ leads experiment for CBS ‘Mission Unstoppable’ show taping on campus

Hannah Williford February 10, 2020

Associate chemistry professor Kate Biberdorf and over 60 students set off a chemical explosion on the UT Tower steps for the taping of the CBS morning TV show “Mission Unstoppable” on Saturday. The...

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McCombs ranks in top 6 in U.S. for social responsibility, according to Positive Impact

Anna Canizales February 10, 2020

UT’s Red McCombs School of Business was ranked among the top six business schools in the United States for positive social responsibility and impact, according to the 2020 Positive Impact Rating...

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UT System plans to establish first medical school in East Texas

Laura Morales February 7, 2020

The UT System announced plans to establish the only medical school in East Texas at a press conference Thursday.  Kirk Calhoun, president of the UT Health Science Center at Tyler, said the region...

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Marijuana-themed sandwich shop Cheba Hut coming to Austin

Austin Martinez February 7, 2020

When the munchies hit, students will have a new option on Guadalupe Street starting this spring: Cheba Hut, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop.  Father and son co-owners Vince and Joe DeMaioribus...

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APD, UTPD are looking for more recruits, but budgets are limiting growth

Brooke Ontiveros February 7, 2020

The Austin and UT Police Departments both employ close to the authorized number of officers but are still looking to increase recruitments.  APD is budgeted for 1,959 officers and currently employs...

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UT-Austin business student competes to win $100,000 in ‘Jeopardy!’

Nataleah Small February 7, 2020

Growing up, business sophomore Marshall Comeaux used to shout answers at the TV while watching “Jeopardy!” This spring, he will compete on the show with 14 other university students across...

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Elizabeth Warren endorses Travis County DA candidate José Garza

Hannah Williford February 7, 2020

Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren endorsed a candidate for the Travis County district attorney race last week.  José Garza is challenging UT law adjunct professor Erin Martinson and...

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Latino Media Arts & Studies hosts Illinois professor to discuss Latino representation in Disney

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves February 7, 2020

A Latina/Latino studies professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discussed the ethnically ambiguous representation of Latinidad in Disney films and shows in a Thursday lecture at the...

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