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Out of The Daily Texan’s margins

Tiana Woodard February 4, 2019

Out of The Daily Texan’s margins We interviewed former Texan staffers who paved the way for minority journalists.

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Introducing Curious Capitol: Do you have questions about the Texas Legislature? We’ll find answers

Megan Menchaca February 1, 2019

Is there something you’d like to learn about the Texas Legislature? An issue or lawmaker you’d like The Daily Texan to cover? Or even just a more in-depth look at a bill that was recently introduced? I’m...

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Texas Cowboys deny hazing allegations, expel members

Lisa Nhan January 31, 2019

The Texas Cowboys released a statement Wednesday night in response to hazing allegations surrounding the events leading up to Nicky Cumberland’s death, saying no hazing or alcohol was related to...

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Researchers investigate correlation between sleep disturbance, Alzheimer’s Disease

Tien Nguyen January 31, 2019

UT researchers are working on a large clinical trial, Memories 2, to evaluate how sleep disturbance might accelerate or impact the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The project is an expansion...

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UT Police review own sexual assault cases in light of DPS audit regarding APD

Emily Hernandez January 31, 2019

The UT Police Department initiated their own internal review of University sexual assault cases after learning of a Texas Department of Public Safety audit reviewing Austin Police Department’s sexual...

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Cumberland family asks UT for hazing reforms following the death of their son

Lisa Nhan January 29, 2019

The family of former student Nicky Cumberland, who died in fall 2018 from injuries sustained on the way home from a Texas Cowboys retreat, sent a letter last night to University administration asking for...

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Texas Aging and Longevity Center to focus on aging of different populations

Hannah Ortega January 25, 2019

It’s in with the old at UT as the Texas Aging and Longevity Center kicks off today with an event at Patton Hall. The center’s creation stemmed from UT’s Aging Network and the...

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UT researchers develop a new technique to efficiently join proteins together

Rahi Dakwala January 24, 2019

UT researchers have developed a new technique called SUpercharged PRotein Assembly (SuPrA), which can combine individual proteins to construct molecular structures and synthetic products.  SuPrA...

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New master’s program seeks to transform health care delivery

Tien Nguyen January 24, 2019

A new one-year master’s program at UT seeks to spearhead change in health delivery and create high-value services in healthcare. The Master of Science in Health Care Transformation program, a...

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Government shutdown could soon affect financial aid applications, University of Texas research

Chase Karacostas January 23, 2019

The government shutdown could affect federal student financial aid applications and, down the line, federally funded research projects at UT-Austin. The federal Department of Education oversees...

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UT System helps create game to teach chemistry through Minecraft

Savana Dunning January 22, 2019

The UT System and Kate the Chemist are using video games to spark interest in STEM with their new Careers in Chemistry project. Careers in Chemistry was created with help from DISCO Learning Media,...

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New College of Liberal Arts dean Ann Huff Stevens to assume role this July

Hannah Ortega January 22, 2019

The College of Liberal Arts has named Ann Huff Stevens as its new dean, effective this July. Stevens worked at the University of California, Davis for about 16 years as an economics professor and...

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