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UT’s demographics differ from Texas’ population, underrepresent minorities

Lauren Grobe October 17, 2019

The University has committed itself to maintaining a diverse population, but according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, minorities remain disproportionately represented at UT.  Of the 7,856...

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UTPD to participate in transgender awareness training

Emily Hernandez October 17, 2019

The UT Police Department will participate in transgender awareness training to educate officers on proper LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, hate crime and gender marker laws and how to respect gender identities.  The...

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Biomedical engineering professor wins trailblazer award for stem cell research

Nataleah Small October 16, 2019

The National Institutes of Health granted biomedical engineering assistant professor Janet Zoldan $627,000 to fund her stem cell research for three years. Zoldan said the grant, which she received in...

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LBJ School of Public Affairs launches professional development certificate

Brooke Ontiveros October 16, 2019

UT graduate student Quinton Beaubouef, who ran his own business before coming to the University, said he struggled with implementing professional skills in his line of work. “When I ran the business,...

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Austin’s rising housing costs raise UT’s concerns over faculty retention

Areeba Amer October 16, 2019

Every morning, associate professor of instruction Amanda Hager leaves her home in Seguin, Texas at 7 a.m. to drive a two-hour commute to her 9 a.m. class.  Hager, who teaches in the department...

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Diabetes research grant awarded to study Type 2 diabetes in minority communities

Hannah Williford October 16, 2019

A national diabetes research organization awarded University of Texas professor Mary Steinhardt a $3.3 million grant in October to conduct a study on Type 2 diabetes in Austin’s African American...

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UT molecular evolution professor named 2019 American Physical Society Fellow

Mariane Gutierrez October 15, 2019

The American Physical Society recently recognized a UT professor of molecular evolution as one of their 2019 fellows. Claus Wilke said he was nominated by the Division of Biological Physics within the...

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Two new majors in Black Studies and Information to be added to the 2020-2022 catalogue

Lauren Grobe October 15, 2019

UT’s Faculty Council passed plans Tuesday to add new majors to the School of Information and the College of Liberal Arts’ Black Studies program. The bachelor of arts in race, indigeneity...

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UTNY finance students face challenges finding internships

Carly Rose October 15, 2019

As 45 students headed to New York City this semester, limited fall internship opportunities presented challenges for some students of the UT New York inaugural class. UTNY is a semester-long program...

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Human Resources program promotes faculty use of on-campus health resources

Austin Martinez October 11, 2019

University faculty and staff have access to flu shots, mammogram screenings, therapy dogs and walking tours on campus through the Passport to Health program.  The program, a UT HealthPoint Human...

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New Maymester programs offer Signature Courses

Brooke Ontiveros October 10, 2019

Undergraduate students who still need to fulfill their signature course requirement will now have the opportunity to earn these credits abroad through new Maymester programs. The new programs,...

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