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UT, Texas A&M researchers give ‘palm reading’ new meaning

UT, Texas A&M researchers give ‘palm reading’ new meaning

Molly McIlhinney, General News Reporter March 29, 2023

In a recent paper published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, a team of UT and Texas A&M researchers detailed how electronic tattoos and emerging technology used to monitor the health...

NASA selects UT researchers to lead new Quantum Pathways Institute

NASA selects UT researchers to lead new Quantum Pathways Institute

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter March 29, 2023

On March 16, NASA announced the creation of the Quantum Pathways Institute, a collaboration between various institutions across the nation, focused on building quantum-sensing technologies and instruments...

New UT study shows group intervention reduces intimate partner violence

New UT study shows group intervention reduces intimate partner violence

Tisha Shrestha, General News Reporter March 28, 2023

CW: Discussion of domestic violence and intimate partner violence Group intervention programs for those affected by intimate partner violence showed reduced relationship violence overall, according...

Proposed Texas bill challenges waves of legislation against academic expression

Proposed Texas bill challenges waves of legislation against academic expression

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter March 28, 2023

A proposed bill would require public universities in Texas to protect academic freedom and ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion for students and faculty.  State Rep. John H. Bucy III, D-Austin,...

UT researchers develop smart stormwater basin to prevent flooding, protect water quality

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

UT researchers carried out a model-based study published in March that will help develop smart stormwater infrastructure designed to prevent flooding and protect water from contamination. “You've...

New agreement between Austin, USDOT explores funding for mobility, infrastructure projects

New agreement between Austin, USDOT explores funding for mobility, infrastructure projects

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

The city of Austin and the U.S. Department of Transportation signed an agreement last month to investigate ways to fund mobility and infrastructure projects within the city, such as Project Connect and...

New UT Senate resolution supports college DEI action plans in response to opposition report

New UT Senate resolution supports college DEI action plans in response to opposition report

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

A resolution in support of the University Inclusion Action Plan, Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and all other college DEI plans was introduced on Thursday at the UT Senate...

APD shortages prompt partnership with Texas Department of Public Safety

APD shortages prompt partnership with Texas Department of Public Safety

Kylee Howard and Tess Harmon March 27, 2023

Amid long-term police shortages, the Texas Department of Public Safety will provide officers to the Austin Police Department as part of a partnership to address public safety concerns, the city announced...

Texas Students for DEI create petition in support of inclusive policies in higher education

Texas Students for DEI create petition in support of inclusive policies in higher education

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

A newly formed coalition, Texas Students for DEI, launched a petition earlier this month for UT students, faculty, alumni and other members of the community to show their support for diversity, equity...

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 and Senate Bill 14 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Texans, UT students protest anti-trans legislation at Texas Capitol

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

Texans gathered at the Texas Capitol on Monday to protest bills that would prohibit physicians from providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender youth.  If passed, House Bill 1686 and Senate...

Students pass by the "Hi how are you" mural on Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas at Austin on March 1, 2023.

American Campus to preserve ‘Hi, How Are You’ mural during building demolition

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

In an ever-evolving city and campus, UT students are used to seeing the buildings and businesses that occupy the University area change year by year. Although the region continues to grow and adapt, the...

Texas teachers need higher salaries, more support to fix teacher shortages according to state task force

Texas teachers need higher salaries, more support to fix teacher shortages according to state task force

Isabella Zeff, General News Reporter March 26, 2023

Camille Reyes, a youth and communities freshman, said the challenges facing teachers today — among them low pay and overworking —  would have kept them from the profession if they hadn’t fallen...

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