Academics
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Latino Male Symposium to Focus on Educational Attainment of Latinos
Event: The University of Texas at Austin Latino Male Symposium When: Friday, May 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Etter-Harbin Alumni Cneter, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd.
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The past and present meet at Texas
In this “Texas Book Two” photo slideshow and essay, experience some of the people and events that have shaped the university’s history and culture.
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Spotlight on undergraduate research
Research Week takes place April 16-20. To celebrate undergraduate research and creative activity, we’re highlighting five profiles of student researchers.
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Charter Schools No Cure-All for Black Students, Says Study
Despite being promoted as a viable alternative to traditional public schools, privately owned charter schools in Texas have higher attrition rates for black students than comparable urban public schools, says a University of Texas at Austin study.
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Delegation to Introduce UTeach Preparation Program to Saudi Educators
Representatives from The University of Texas at Austin’s UTeach-Liberal Arts teacher training program will introduce Saudi educators to the program’s unique approach to teacher preparation during a visit to Saudi Arabia on April 17-21.
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The Native American Male Experience in Higher Education to be Discussed
Event: The Sweatt Symposium – “Awareness to Action: The Native American Male Experience” When: Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m. (panel discussion)
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Teachers Think White Females Lag Behind in Math, University of Texas at Austin Study Finds
High school math teachers tend to rate white female students’ math abilities lower than those of their white male peers, even when their grades and test scores are comparable, according to a University of Texas at Austin study.
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Dean Manuel J. Justiz Honored With $1.4 Million Endowed Chair
The Education Foundation Advisory Council for The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education has contributed $500,000 to create the $1.4 million Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Math, Science and Technology in Teacher Education. With fundraising ongoing, the endowment totals $1.4 million in gifts and pledges from 139 donors, making it one of…
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Recognizing student success
To mark the Migrant Student Program’s 25th anniversary, watch 2006 Student of the Year Alexis Fernandez discuss the program’s impact on his life.
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Meet Paul Woodruff and Jeremi Suri
On March 28 at two live tapings of the Game Changers series, our speakers will ask: “Are You Ajax or Odysseus?” and “Can America Be Great Again?”
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Helping Texas Schools Do More With Less is the Goal of Education Productivity Forum
Event: The second annual Improving Productivity in Public Education forum will focus on how schools can achieve better results with fewer resources.
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The African American Male Experience in Higher Education to Be Discussed
Event: The Sweatt Symposium – “Awareness to Action: The African American Male Experience” When: Wednesday, March 21, 5 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m. (panel discussion)
