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TV Talk Shows Advocating for Disaster Relief Instead Provide Celebrity Therapy, Study Finds
In the wake of a natural disaster or global crisis, TV talk shows often advocate for relief efforts by enlisting “celebrity humanitarians” to raise awareness. However, rather than focusing on the individuals affected by the disaster and surrounding social circumstances, TV talk shows tend to focus on the individual experiences of celebrities, in a sense…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Digital Editor of The Economist to Speak at UT Austin on March 5
Tom Standage, digital editor at The Economist, will examine the flow of human history through the ages of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola at an event March 5 hosted by The University of Texas at Austin’s IC² Institute.
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President Obama to Deliver Keynote at Civil Rights Summit on UT Austin Campus
Today, the White House announced that President Barack Obama will deliver the keynote address at a Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library on The University of Texas at Austin campus Thursday, April 10, 2014. First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the summit with the president.
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Listen Like a Pro: Secrets from Classical Music Judges
At the Menuhin Competition, the pre-eminent international competition for young violinists being held at UT this week, judges are listening for the “goose bump” factor.
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UT Austin Selected as Partner to Lead White House Initiative to Advance Digital Manufacturing and Design
President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) today announced the establishment of the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDI), a new $320 million research collaboration that includes The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering.
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“We must not fail” The Civil Rights Act, 50 Years Later
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, UT prepares a slate of events, including a Civil Rights Summit featuring two former U.S. presidents. Learn more.
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Be a Longhorn for a Day at Explore UT
It’s time for Explore UT 2014! Come on down to the Forty Acres and dive into a learning adventure. Check out the schedule of activities and join us March 1.
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Abbott Lead Widens Over Davis in Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll
Attorney General Greg Abbott’s lead has widened over gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Wendy Davis, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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The Famous Obama Apology Note and the Truth about Art History
News of the president’s personal apology to a UT art historian has gone viral, and the department wants everyone to know they’re so much more than “looking at pretty pictures.”
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Explore UT Welcomes Children of All Ages to Six Realms of Discovery at UT Austin on March 1
The University of Texas at Austin’s Explore UT is expected to draw more than 50,000 visitors of all ages from throughout the state March 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., when nearly 400 free activities in six realms of discovery will be featured on the university’s main campus.
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Slavery on Screen: Scholars’ Impressions and Interpretations
“Twelve Years a Slave,” one of this year’s most lauded films, has sparked discussions about the institution it tackles. A panel of UT scholars offer their views.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 2,000 Volunteers Expected at the 15th Annual Project on Saturday
More than 2,000 University of Texas at Austin volunteers are expected to participate in The Project, one of the largest one-day student-run service events in the nation.
