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Habitable Zone Planet Finder becomes active at McDonald Observatory

Sara Johnson March 7, 2019

The UT Department of Astronomy recently became equipped to help researchers find planets that humans can explore next through a new device. The McDonald Observatory activated the device, called the...

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Regents approve $40 million office buildings for Navy Research

Savana Dunning March 7, 2019

The Applied Research Laboratories at J.J. Pickle Research Campus is getting a new $40.4 million office building from a new contract with the United States Navy. “Several years ago … we...

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Shell executive talks company’s energy transitions

Kevin Lokuwaduge March 6, 2019

As climate change becomes an increasingly prevalent issue, the push for more environmental responsibility is coming from unexpected sources — oil and gas companies. Yuri Sebregts, chief technology...

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University of Texas will soon start sending students a reminder for how much loan debt they owe

Tehya Rassman March 6, 2019

The University will begin sending debt letters to students at the end of each spring semester, allowing them to see how much debt they’ve accumulated as result of financial aid. “UT-Austin...

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UT alumnus creates viral science memes

Iann Karamali March 4, 2019

Science labs usually aren’t the places where viral videos and memes are made, but UT biochemistry alumnus Darrion Nguyen does just that.  Nguyen recently began creating short videos...

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Low-income students report more confusion with FAFSA terms than wealthier students, study shows

Tehya Rassman March 1, 2019

In a study focused on FAFSA jargon, UT students Zachary Taylor and Ibrahim Bicak found lower-income students reported more confusion with FAFSA terms than wealthier students.  The study involved...

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UT Press publication on ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ reaches NYT Best Seller’s list

Evan Hearn February 28, 2019

For the first time in 41 years, UT has published a New York Times best-selling novel. “Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest,” a book written by Hanif Abdurraqib and published...

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Judge rules for UT graduate in legal battle against University about revoking Ph.D.

Emily Hernandez February 28, 2019

After many legal proceedings over a span of five years, District Judge Karin Crump ruled Feb. 11 the University does not have the authority to revoke a UT graduate’s degree. Suvi Orr graduated...

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The future of UT System online credentials

Savana Dunning February 28, 2019

UT’s computer science department began accepting applications to its new, completely online masters degree program on Feb. 15. So far, it has received hundreds of applications, indicative of the...

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Peace Corps Prep Certificate officially launches at UT

Hannah Ortega February 27, 2019

A launch event this evening will mark the official arrival of the Peace Corps Prep Certificate program at UT and help students learn about service abroad. The event, which coincides with Peace...

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UT Law and international scholars discuss the future of democracy and constitutionalism in new three-day conference

Areeba Amer February 26, 2019

UT and international scholars gathered last week at a three-day conference to discuss liberal democracy. The conference, held at UT’s School of Law, featured six sessions and covered a range of topics...

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