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A Trust Gap May Hinder Academic Success for Minorities

Losing trust in teachers during middle school could lessen students chances of attending college, according to psychology research at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Longhorns Assume Leadership Roles in Trump Administration

Two alumni of UT Austin are assuming leadership positions in the administration of President Donald Trump.

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Ethics & the Media: Propaganda

“Ethics Unwrapped” is a free educational videos series designed to help people navigate ethical challenges.

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Plan II Senior Awarded 2017 Rhodes Scholarship

University of Texas at Austin student Mikaila Smith has been awarded a 2017 Rhodes scholarship, one of the most distinguished graduate scholarships in the world.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: UT Austin’s Coding Boot Camp Hosts Demo Day for Students and Area Employers

UT Austin’s Coding Boot Camp Demo Day will feature nearly 50 job-ready, full-stack developers showcasing their final projects and portfolios to approximately 100 local employers.

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UT Austin’s “Ethics Unwrapped” Program Renewed for Two More Years

The McCombs School of Business is renewing its ethics education program for two more years due to the program’s expansive growth and popularity worldwide.

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UT Austin and Region One Promote College Success in South Texas School Districts

The Texas OnRamps Program at UT Austin is partnering with eight independent school districts in South Texas to bring college-level learning to 13 campuses.

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UT Austin’s School of Architecture Establishes Initiative on Race, Gender and the Built Environment

The School of Architecture at UT Austin has established a new Initiative on Race, Gender, and the Built Environment, and appointed Anna Brand and Andrea Roberts as its first emerging scholar fellows.

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UT Austin Honors Five Texas High School Teachers For Excellence

The OnRamps program at UT Austin honored five outstanding educators from across the state with the OnRamps Instructor of the Year Award on July 22, 2016.

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New UT Austin Undergraduate Degrees Focus on Sustainability, Organizational Dynamics

The College of Liberal Arts at UT Austin created two new undergraduate degrees, focusing on the environment and the human and social aspects of organizations.

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UT Austin Selected for National Experiment with Funding for Nontraditional Students

UT Austin is one of eight universities selected to participate in a new, experimental U.S. Department of Education program that will allow nontraditional students to have access to $17 million in financial aid.

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