Academics
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gateway to UT Austin Campus to Change With Opening of 497,500-Square-Foot Graduate Business Building
The McCombs School of Business will celebrate the grand opening of its new 497,500-square-foot graduate business education center, Robert B. Rowling Hall. The facility will provide an iconic look to one of the gateways to campus.
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UT/TT Poll: Top Republicans Enjoy Comfortable Leads in Primary Races While Democrats Deliberate on Their Choice for Governor
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll finds the state’s top Republican incumbents largely unchallenged in their party’s nominating contests.
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New Online Tool Will Decrease Time to Degree
With a $500,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, UT Austin will develop a new online tool allowing students across Texas and the nation to better understand how to transfer college credits between institutions.
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7 International Programs to Kick-Start Your Global Career
Employers are looking for candidates with international experience who can lead, adapt and succeed in any situation. These programs help give UT students a head start in a global market
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Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Established With Gift from Family of Regent and Industry Leader
A transformative gift has been made by the Hildebrand Foundation to support the Cockrell School of Engineering.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Department to Announce Milestone Gift and New Name at Campus Celebration
Celebrating a milestone gift and a new name for the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering.
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Texas OnCourse: Preparing Students for College & Careers
Texas OnCourse, a new statewide initiative developed by UT Austin ensures that students, families and educators have the resources they need to help every student chart a course to success after high school.
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Finding the Equation to End Hunger
Joy Youwakim, a senior majoring in economics, believes improving agriculture is key to changing the future. She hopes her equations could eventually help end hunger.
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“Dan Rather: American Journalist” Website Launches
Dan Rather visits UT for Launch of new digital humanities project.
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UT Austin’s McCombs School Launches New One-Year Master’s Program
The McCombs School of Business is launching a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) program in the summer of next year. The inaugural Texas MSITM class will begin in July 2018.
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What Can Science Teachers Do to Engage Students Better?
UTeach shares tips on making classes excel beyond the standards.
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Steve Hicks School of Social Work Established at UT Austin With Gift from Regent and Telecommunications Pioneer
The School of Social Work will be renamed in recognition of a generous gift from R. Steven “Steve” Hicks, a telecommunications pioneer and vice chairman of the UT System Board of Regents.




