Academics
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Athletes-Turned-Lawmakers to Discuss Sports’ Influence in Society
Five state lawmakers who are also former collegiate student-athletes will discuss the influence of sports in society at an event sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation.
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This Semester I’m Working On … Researching Autism and Parental Stress
This new series explores what Longhorns are passionately pursuing during their time on campus. First up, psychology major and student researcher Kassandra Martinez.
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Tower Shines for Dean Justiz’s 25th Anniversary
Dean Manuel Justiz has led the College of Education for 25 years, making the school one of the best in country.
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Orange Tower Honors President’s Award Winners
The Tower will glow orange March 4 to celebrate recipients of the Civitatis Award, Arno Nowotny Medal and the President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Awards. Hook ’em!
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Second Class of Provost’s Teaching Fellows Helps Expand Innovative Teaching
Twenty faculty members named as Provost’s Teaching Fellows will help UT Austin remain a leader in higher education.
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Raise the (Solar) Roof: Students Building Solar Home
UT students were selected to design a solar-powered home for a U.S. Department of Energy competition. “Nexushaus” will address broad sustainability and affordability issues, and it’s only one of the solar projects powered by Longhorns.
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UT Austin Advances Connections with Mexico through Agreement with National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
The University of Texas at Austin has greatly enhanced its academic ties with Latin America, signing three agreements with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). These agreements, focused on student exchanges and collaborative research, strengthen a long-standing strategic relationship between UT Austin and Mexico.
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UT Austin President Bill Powers to Visit Midland for Discussion on National Security, Energy Policy
EVENT: University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers will visit Midland, Texas, to attend a panel discussion with experts from UT Austin’s William P. Clements, Jr. Center for History, Strategy and Statecraft. The panelists will discuss “The War on Terror from September 11 to Today: What It Means for American National Security and Energy Policy.”
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How to Teach Tolerance
To avoid another Ferguson, we need to start teaching tolerance — in kindergarten. Read this op-ed from three UT researchers in education.
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TEA Grant to School of Social Work Will Take Innovative Discipline Program Statewide
AUSTIN, Texas School and district administrators across Texas will be offered training in Restorative Discipline, an alternative to “zero tolerance” methods, through a grant from the Texas Education Agency to the Institute for Restorative Justice and Restorative Dialogue (IRJRD) at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.
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Five Great Longhorn Speeches
UT has been home to some of the most influential figures in science, politics, sports and film. Watch some of their most memorable speeches.
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$500,000 Mellon Grant Aims to Boost Minority Faculty Representation
More students from underrepresented minority groups will be encouraged to pursue academic careers thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to The University of Texas at Austin.
