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McCombs to launch auto racing program

McCombs to launch auto racing program

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter November 8, 2023

The McCombs School of Business announced a new partnership with the Circuit of the Americas to create UT’s first venture in the world of racing and business in an Oct. 23 press release. Beginning...

Students listen as COLAA and Liberal Arts Council host a panel to discuss SB17's affects on the future of Diversity and Inclusion at UT.

UT College of Liberal Arts hosts panel about Senate Bill 17

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Liberal Arts Council hosted a panel on Tuesday to help answer student questions about the future of DEI in light of concerns posed by Senate Bill 17, which is taking effect next semester and requires...

Kids play on the Monkey Bar Fort at the Fortlandia interactive exhibit at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Nov. 5. School of Architecture professor Ria Bravo was the designer of this fort.

UT professor, graduate student’s custom-designed fort showcased in annual interactive art exhibition

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter November 7, 2023

Graduate student Jessica Wilsey stood waiting for her professor at the Oct. 6 soft opening of Fortlandia, an annual exhibit from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. No children were playing with the...

Dry agricultural seasons in Central America linked to immigration to the U.S., UT researchers find

Dry agricultural seasons in Central America linked to immigration to the U.S., UT researchers find

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter November 7, 2023

Dry agricultural seasons in Central America are driving increased immigration to the United States, according to an Oct. 26 study conducted by researchers from UT and the University of Utah.   The...

UT establishes new hub for open source software collaboration, support

UT establishes new hub for open source software collaboration, support

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter November 6, 2023

UT launched the Open Source Program Office, a central office for open source software training and connection to support open source practices in the University community, according to an Oct. 25 press...

University-housed organization for Latina/x and Indigenous students plans to make changes due to incoming DEI ban

University-housed organization for Latina/x and Indigenous students plans to make changes due to incoming DEI ban

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter November 5, 2023

A University-housed organization catered to Latina and Indigenous students is working on making changes to comply with the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion legislation slated to take effect on...

Longhorn SHARE Project hosts mental health support circles at Blanton Museum

Longhorn SHARE Project hosts mental health support circles at Blanton Museum

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter October 31, 2023

The Longhorn SHARE Project will offer mental health peer support SHARE circles throughout the month at the Blanton Museum of Art to provide a safe space for students to talk about mental health. The...

UT researchers identified potential target for leukemia treatment

UT researchers identified potential target for leukemia treatment

Amirtha Jayakumaran, Senior News Reporter October 29, 2023

A new target found for treating the most common form of pediatric leukemia, according to UT research published Oct. 7. T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, is a cancer of T-cells that develop...

Professor & Director of the Institute for Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine Nicholas A. Peppas has been awarded the CMBE Shu Chien Achievement Award taken on Oct. 18, 2023.

UT professor recognized for contributions to cellular and molecular bioengineering

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter October 27, 2023

A national organization will recognize biomedical engineering professor Nicholas Peppas for his research in biomaterials and drug delivery at the January 2024 Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering annual...

Former UT Professor inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame

Former UT Professor inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter October 25, 2023

In September, Simon Lam, a former UT professor and computer scientist, was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame, an honorary award dedicated to internet pioneers. A former professor of emeritus and...

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 24, 2023

The University is partnering with a new regional energy center, the HyVelocity Hub, to help bring the benefits of hydrogen energy to local communities vulnerable to pollution, the University announced...

Environmental engineering senior Sophie Snapp presents an award to Dr. Janet Ellzey, a professor in the mechanical engineering department, at the Texas Orange Jackets Awards on Oct. 23, 2023.

Texas Orange Jackets recognize professors with Tenet Awards

Joey Clark, General News Reporter October 24, 2023

The Texas Orange Jackets honored four professors with the Tenet Awards at their semesterly Professor Tea event on Monday to celebrate their exceptional contributions to the University.  The Texas Orange...

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