Academics

Researcher’s findings help detect and diagnose threatening illnesses.

The University of Texas at Austin ranks second in the nation for the number of students studying abroad and among the top 25 for international student enrollment, according to the newly released “Open Doors 2013” report published by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

In honor of the historic $50 million endowment, the university is hosting a public reception and ceremony today, Thursday, Nov. 7, culminating in a Tower lighting.

The O’Donnell Foundation has committed $9.3 million to the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) at The University of Texas at Austin to support student fellowships, faculty teaching and faculty recruiting.

New high school graduation requirements in Texas will significantly affect academic achievement in the state, particularly for low-income students of color, according to a policy report released by the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis (IUPRA) at The University of Texas at Austin.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has selected assistant professor Zheng Wang of the Cockrell School of Engineering as a 2013 Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering.

“It’s a great honor and opportunity to lead the AAU at a time when higher education is confronting tremendous transformation,” Powers said. Learn more.

AUSTIN, Texas A University of Texas at Austin education professor has received a $2.9 million grant to help elementary school math teachers use the latest research on how children think about math to improve student learning outcomes.

The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) has released a report that shares 12 high-impact educational practices that community colleges can employ to increase student engagement and success.

Nursing professor Kavita Radhakrishnan was one of nine faculty members to share their research with first-year students as part of the University Lecture Series. Learn more.

The Honda Foundation of Japan has awarded this year’s Honda Prize to J. Tinsley Oden, director of the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) at The University of Texas at Austin, for his role in establishing the field of computational mechanics, which enabled the development of computer simulation technology used broadly throughout industry and…

From the Daily Texan: As freshmen take their first steps into college, a team across campus is aggressively working to make sure students graduate from UT in four years. [Infographic]