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Study Shows Common Molecular Tool Kit Shared by Organisms Across the Tree of Life
Researchers at UT Austin discovered the assembly instructions for nearly 1,000 protein complexes shared by most kinds of animals, offering a powerful new tool for studying the causes of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
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Old School Watch Party: Longhorns Gather to Cheer for Texas from the Forty Acres
When the Longhorns play Notre Dame on Sept. 5, students who can’t make the trip to South Bend, Ind., will watch the game from the Forty Acres — just as they did in 1934 when the Longhorns beat Notre Dame, 7-6. See how students watched the game before televisions more than 80 years ago.
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#UTCountdown: Celebrating the Best of UT Austin on the Way to Kickoff
To get excited for the season and get ready for kickoff, we’ve been celebrating the best of UT Austin off the field. Take a look back at some of the Longhorns featured in the #UTCountdown and test your knowledge of UT trivia.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to Deliver Carpenter Lecture
Robert Reich, an expert in global and domestic economic policy and a former U.S. secretary of labor, will discuss “The Future of Inequality: The 2016 Election and Beyond” for the 2015 Carpenter Lecture, hosted by the Plan II Honors Program at UT Austin.
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Clues from Ancient Maya Reveal Lasting Impact on Environment
Evidence from the tropical lowlands of Central America reveals how Maya activity more than 2,000 years ago not only contributed to the decline of their environment but continues to influence today’s environmental conditions, according to researchers at UT Austin.
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Energy Management Program at UT Austin Receives Professional Landmen Accreditation
The American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) has accredited the Energy Management Program at UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, making the program one of 11 nationally accredited land management programs in North America.
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Ancient Cold Period Could Provide Clues About Future Climate Change
Researchers at UT Austin have found that a well-known period of abrupt climate change 12,000 years ago occurred rapidly in northern latitudes but much more gradually in equatorial regions, a discovery that could prove important for understanding and responding to future climate change.
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Ransom Center Accepting Applications for Research Fellowships in the Humanities
The Ransom Center invites applications for its 2016–2017 research fellowships. More than 50 fellowships will be awarded for projects that require substantial onsite use of the Center’s collections, supporting research in all areas of the humanities including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history.
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10 Ways to be a Better Leader, from UT Coaches
On the Forty Acres, we have some of the best motivational leaders in our athletic coaches. With football season upon us, the fall semester underway and the release of “My All American” forthcoming, here are 10 tips from UT Austin coaches to help make you a better a leader.
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Media Advisory: HUD Secretary Julián Castro To Deliver Keynote Address to Commemorate HUD 50th Anniversary
Julián Castro, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and former San Antonio mayor, will deliver a keynote speech at the LBJ School of Public Affairs’ 2015 Reimagining Cities Conference on the 50th anniversary of the department’s creation.
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Class of 2019: By the Numbers
The Class of 2019 is here and ready to change the world. They come from all around Texas, the U.S. and the world. By the numbers, here’s a look at the newest Longhorns.
