Academics

Following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech, high-quality universal preschool education for all young children is the focus of renewed attention. The United Way for Greater Austin invites the Austin media to join early childhood education advocates on Tuesday, March 19, and learn more about how universal preschool will impact Austin’s families and…

Wondering about this year’s application and decision process? Get some insight from Kedra Ishop, vice provost and director of admissions. Read more.

The University of Texas at Austin will recognize two political leaders, a respected attorney and a noted philanthropist with Presidential Citations this week.

The University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College have announced that they will offer a co-enrollment program to freshmen that will enable qualifying students the chance to earn an associate degree from ACC and guaranteed admission to The Univer

Event: University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers will host a panel to discuss the National Commission on Higher Education Attainment’s recommendations for increasing college completion.

The University of Texas at Austin is introducing new financial aid programs that encourage four-year graduation rates among student populations who have historically been less likely to graduate in four years.

  Event: The Course Transformation Program, Academic Showcase When: Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Where: Avaya Auditorium (ACES 2.302) Background: University of Texas at Austin faculty members will showcase how they have transformed large gateway courses at the Course Transformation Program’s (CTP) Academic Showcase on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 2:30 to 5…

The Dell Medical School, as it will be known, is one of several investments the Dell family foundation has made at UT and in Central Texas.

“Reverse transfer” allows transfer students to earn highly marketable associate degree

University of Texas at Austin officials praised a series of recommendations for increasing college completion rates released this week by the national Commission on Higher Education Attainment. Many of the recommendations mirror efforts already under way at UT Austin while others will provide additional direction for campus efforts.

Through study abroad programs and a diverse population of international students and scholars, Longhorns are everywhere. Learn how UT is leading the way.

Shirley Franklin, who served two terms as mayor of Atlanta, has joined the LBJ School of Public Affairs as the Barbara Jordan Visiting Professor in Ethics and Political Values. The LBJ School’s dean, Robert Hutchings, announced the appointment today.