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UT introduces new AI literacy course for students and faculty

UT introduces new AI literacy course for students and faculty

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter August 23, 2023

Beginning this week, UT will launch a new AI literacy course to provide students with the skills needed to adapt to the ever-increasing role played by AI in educational and professional spaces.  A...

The Chemical and Petroleum building on Dean Keeton and Speedway.

Engineering Discovery Building begins construction, aims to increase collaborative research

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter August 23, 2023

Ever since its construction in 1985, project manager Keith Westmoreland said the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (CPE) building, while full of interconnected faculty and students, felt disjointed and...

UT students walk down 25th st. on the first day of class, Aug. 21, 2023.

UT System and Coursera launch free online micro-credential program

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter August 22, 2023

The UT System and online course provider Coursera launched a micro-credential program earlier this month that’s free for all University students, faculty, staff and alumni across its nine academic institutions....

McCombs to launch new sustainability focused executive education program

McCombs to launch new sustainability focused executive education program

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter August 22, 2023

The McCombs Schools of Business created a new executive education program called the Sustainability Leadership Program to educate business professionals on integrating sustainability into their work.  The...

Internal investigation reveals high ranking officials at Texas A&M were involved in UT journalism professor Kathleen McElroy’s failed hiring

Internal investigation reveals high ranking officials at Texas A&M were involved in UT journalism professor Kathleen McElroy’s failed hiring

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter August 7, 2023

An internal investigation conducted by the Texas A&M University System Office of General Counsel reveals several high-ranking officials, including board regents and the campus president, were involved...

UT named best college in Texas for veterans

UT named best college in Texas for veterans

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter August 7, 2023

UT was named the best college in Texas for veterans and the 18th best college in the country for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. The University was also named the best college...

UT Admissions launches new website, aims to simplify application process

UT Admissions launches new website, aims to simplify application process

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter July 30, 2023

UT’s Office of Admissions launched an updated website this month with new features and better accessibility just in time for new student applications opening on Aug. 1. Joey Williams, director of...

Students find support for social anxiety and loneliness through UT departments

Students find support for social anxiety and loneliness through UT departments

Grace Xu, General News Reporter July 24, 2023

Social isolation and loneliness is the fifth top reason that students seek care at UT’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Several departments at UT are doing their best to provide support for...

Justin Dyer named Interim Dean of School of Civic Leadership

Justin Dyer named Interim Dean of School of Civic Leadership

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter July 13, 2023

UT announced government professor Justin Dyer’s appointment as the Interim Dean of the School of Civic Leadership on July 11, effective immediately. According to a statement released by the University,...

UT has been considered a ‘public Ivy’ since 1985, but does it compare to actual Ivies?

UT has been considered a ‘public Ivy’ since 1985, but does it compare to actual Ivies?

Karina Kumar, General News Reporter July 10, 2023

QS Top Universities released their world rankings for 2024 on June 27, and UT ranked No. 58 of universities in the world, No. 19 in the US and No. 1 in Texas.  UT is one of the 10 public universities...

UT School of Nursing appoints Eun-Ok Im as new dean

UT School of Nursing appoints Eun-Ok Im as new dean

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter July 10, 2023

Eun-Ok Im is set to become the next dean of the School of Nursing starting Sept. 1, following the announcement of her appointment on Monday.  Im is currently the senior associate dean for research...

Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action carries implications for UT

Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action carries implications for UT

Ireland Blouin and Natalia Simbeck, Senior News Reporter and General News Reporter July 6, 2023

According to the United States Supreme Court ruling on June 29, higher education institutions can no longer factor race into their admissions processes. UT is the only Texas public institution affected...

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