Academics

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UT Austin Students Win National Urban Design Competition

A student team from the School of Architecture and McCombs School of Business placed first in the national Urban Land Institute Hines Competition for urban design and development.
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Mark Smith Appointed Dean of Graduate School and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at UT Austin

UT Austin has appointed Mark J.T. Smith as the next dean of the Graduate School and senior vice provost for academic affairs. Smith comes to UT Austin from Purdue University.
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For Kids With Autism, Imitation Counts for More Than the Highest Form of Flattery

UT Austin research points to kids with autism’s imitation behavior as most important predictor of a key stage in their development toward flexible speech, which gives researchers more clarity about the timing of intervention.
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Influential Marketing Executive Invests $1 Million in McCombs School of Business

Robert Malcolm, executive in residence at the McCombs School of Business, has donated $1 million to the school to establish an endowed chair in marketing innovation.
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Caring for Black Male Students Requires More Than Good Intentions, According to Education Study

UT researchers were part of a team that observed relationships between black male teachers and students in a recent study. Results show that politicized caring enhanced their relationships with students.
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Michelle Addington Appointed Dean of UT Austin School of Architecture

The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Michelle Addington as the next dean of the School of Architecture.
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Gov. Abbott Receives Top Job Approval Ratings Among State Leaders in Latest UT/TT Poll

Texans gave Gov. Greg Abbott top ratings among the major statewide elected officials in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll released today.
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Want to Motivate Students While Fostering Their Autonomy? New Research from UT Austin Can Help.

UT Austin researchers may have help for parents and educators attempting to locate that sweet spot between giving students enough direction to succeed and allowing them the autonomy to set and follow goals.
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The VETTED Foundation

The VETTED foundation, started by UT MBA student Michael Sarraille, is transforming proven military leaders into tomorrow’s industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
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UT/TT Poll: Support for Trump Increases, Divisiveness Remains

Texas voters’ opinions of President Donald Trump have improved since he took office, though nearly half of Texans still think the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to the latest statewide poll.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: UT System Chancellor William H. McRaven to Deliver Inaugural Communication and Leadership Lecture

The Moody College of Communication will host UT System Chancellor William McRaven on Tuesday, Feb. 21 2017 for the inaugural event of the Communication and Leadership Speaker Series.
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Darrell K Royal’s National Championship Ring Comes to UT Austin

Darrell K Royal’s 2005 BCS National Championship ring will be added to the Darrell K Royal Collection in the Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports at UT.