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UT student semifinalist in film competition which aims to celebrate young Latinx filmmakers

UT student semifinalist in film competition which aims to celebrate young Latinx filmmakers

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter October 6, 2023

A UT student’s short film is a semifinalist in a film competition that uplifts young Latinx voices. The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network created ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest in...

Federal judge dismisses UT professors lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Federal judge dismisses UT professor’s lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 6, 2023

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against Texas A&M University by UT professor Richard Lowery claiming the University used unlawful and discriminatory hiring practices in implementing a faculty...

UT commits to stabilizing the Watson Chateau, LGBTQ+ landmark known by few

UT commits to stabilizing the Watson Chateau, LGBTQ+ landmark known by few

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 5, 2023

Perched atop a cliff overlooking Waller Creek next to the School of Nursing stands the Watson Chateau, one of the oldest buildings on campus. The home is a LGBTQ+ cultural landmark in disrepair, however,...

Assistant professor Dr. Lief Fenno works in the lab in Dell Medical School on Oct. 2nd, 2023. He was granted $1 million to further his psychiatric research.

UT lab receives $1 million grant to advance psychiatric treatment research

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter October 3, 2023

Fenno Lab received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to continue their research on creating molecular tools to personalize psychiatric treatments to patient needs. Emma Babaian, a neuroscience...

The library storage system at the Universitys Pickle Research Campus on Sept. 29, 2023.

UT Library Storage Facility plans largest module expansion

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter October 3, 2023

At the UT Library Storage Facility on the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, books of all sizes and ages consume towering shelves. With three book modules filled with over 2 million books, the LSF plans to open...

The stadium lights at DKR on September 25th, 2023. The lights have caused concerns from nearby residents as the stadium practices its new light show.

Nearby dorm residents disrupted by new LED lights at football stadium

Olivia Dilley, General News Reporter October 3, 2023

The University unveiled brand new LED lights for Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium just in time for football season this fall. While many Texas fans appreciate the atmosphere the lights bring, the...

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were Amy Faith Ho, Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards brings famous alumni back to the Forty Acres

Victoria Artale, General News Reporter October 2, 2023

Texas Exes, the University’s official alumni organization, honored four award recipients on Sept. 29 at their annual ceremony for the Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards.  The Outstanding Young Texas...

UT researchers assist in discovery of two species of prehistoric lemur-like primates

UT researchers assist in discovery of two species of prehistoric lemur-like primates

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter October 1, 2023

Researchers from three academic institutions, including The University of Texas at Austin, released a study on Sept. 20 detailing the discovery of two new species of prehistoric primates resembling modern-day...

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Professors discuss the impact of recent legislation on Texas academic success

Michael Zhang, Mason Rouser September 28, 2023

Stuart Reichler, an associate professor of practice in the Freshman Research Initiative, gives new UT students their first-ever taste of academic research. Since teaching at UT for 22 years and living...

Air Force awards UT $4 million to conduct space research

Air Force awards UT $4 million to conduct space research

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter September 28, 2023

An Air Force research program awarded UT a $4 million grant to lead a research collaboration centered around activity in space, according to a recent press release. The grant from the Create the Future...

New collaboration between Cockrell School of Engineering, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center propels University commitment to energy research

New collaboration between Cockrell School of Engineering, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center propels University commitment to energy research

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter September 28, 2023

The Cockrell School of Engineering joined the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center to expand the curriculum and resources offered to students while enhancing UT’s effort to tackle the issue of energy security. Founded...

Ryan Streeter to lead Civitas publication and research

Ryan Streeter to lead Civitas publication and research

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter September 27, 2023

The Civitas Institute appointed Ryan Streeter on Sept. 5 to lead publication and research for the Institute.  Streeter formerly served as Executive Director for UT’s Center for Politics and Governance,...

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