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Tax-Efficient Mutual Fund Managers Savvier Than Their Peers, Study Shows
Tax-efficient mutual funds perform better before and after taxes, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Genetic Road Map May Bring About Better Cotton Crops
A University of Texas at Austin scientist, working with an international research team, has developed the most precise sequence map yet of U.S. cotton and will soon create an even more detailed map for navigating the complex cotton genome, which may lead to an inexpensive version of American cotton.
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Living a Double (Major) Life
UT offers curious young academics just about any area of study imaginable. But for some students, choosing only one just won’t do. Meet eight Longhorns with unexpected dual-degree plans and hear how they’re making it work.
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Fenves Officially Named President of UT Austin
The UT System Board of Regents named Gregory L. Fenves the 29th president of UT. His term begins June 3.
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Texas-Sized Fashion Show Puts Innovative Student Designs on Display
Fusion, the University of Texas at Austin student fashion show, features designs from 24 senior students in the University Fashion Group with awards given by industry professionals Carla McDonald, Patty Hoffpauir, Sergio Guadarrama, Lance Avery Morgan, Megan Summerville, Linda Asaf and Gail Chovan.
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New Site Easier to Use, Highlights Best of UT
You’ll find the beauty of the Forty Acres, beloved Longhorn traditions, forward-thinking research and transformational student experiences throughout the new website.
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UT Austin Engineer Wins $1 Million National Science Foundation Award
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Andrea Alù, an associate professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, the prestigious 2015 Waterman Award, which comes with $1 million of research funding. Alù is the first recipient from a Texas university.
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Tower Shines for Students’ Successes at Honors Day
We’re lighting the Tower Saturday, April 18 for the students being recognized at Honors Day.
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Hot Chips: Managing Moore’s Law
As computer chips get faster, they also get hotter. Researchers are exploring ways to beat the heat and help make the next great leap in processor speeds.
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Powering the Future: Why UT Is The Energy University
We expect energy to be ever-present, but it has to come from somewhere. Learn how UT researchers working in energy-related fields will help keep energy flowing into the future.
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Typhoon Haiyan’s Storm Surge May Contaminate Aquifer for Years
Scientists have found that geology and infrastructure play key roles in determining whether aquifers that provide drinking water are inundated with seawater during a typhoon or hurricane and how long the contamination lasts.
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Powers Honors Six Leading UT Austin Alumni with Presidential Citations
University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers will recognize six esteemed leaders from law, business and public service with Presidential Citations this week, marking his final tribute as president to some of the university’s biggest supporters.
