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Statement from President Powers on Chancellor Cigarroa’s Resignation
The following is a statement from UT Austin President Bill Powers on UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s resignation: Chancellor Cigarroa has worked tirelessly on critical issues for the last five years and has become a leader in the national discussion about improving higher education. We are in a better place in Texas because of his…
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Energy Secretary Moniz Commends UT Austin for Fostering Energy Research and Spurring Commercialization
Academic institutions such as The University of Texas at Austin serve an essential role in furthering scientific research that can help drive the commercialization of transformative products and services, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz during a visit to Austin on Thursday.
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Provost Among Four UT Austin Engineers Elected to National Academy, the Highest Number of Members Elected Among U.S. Universities in 2014
The National Academy of Engineering announced today that Gregory L. Fenves is one of four professors from the Cockrell School of Engineering to be elected to the academy this year.
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UT Austin Delayed Until 10 am Due to Inclement Weather
Due to winter weather, The University of Texas at Austin will open at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. Normal operations will commence at that time, including evening classes and activities.
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Brain Scans Show We Take Risks Because We Can’t Stop Ourselves
[caption id="attachment_44464" align="alignright" width="300" caption="When these brain regions (mostly associated with control) aren't active enough, we make risky choices. Z-statistic corresponds to predictive ability, yellow being the most predictive regions. Image: Sarah Helfinstein/U. of Texas at Austin."][/caption] AUSTIN, Texas A new study correlating brain activity with how people make decisions suggests that when individuals engage…
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Media Advisory: U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz to Visit UT Austin
On Thursday, Feb. 6, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will discuss innovation in manufacturing and the importance of STEM education with The University of Texas at Austin and local community members.
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Foodways Texas Moves to UT Austin’s American Studies Department
Foodways Texas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and honoring the Lone Star State’s unique food cultures, has moved to the American Studies Department at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Meet 17 Students We’re Proud to Call Longhorns
What do two White House interns, a NASA researcher, Guinness World Record-holder, New York Times writer and a YouTube star have in common? Their university.
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Frog-Attacking Bats, Energy Predictions Make News
From the lethal lure of a frog’s serenade to predictions about future energy concerns and findings of increased divorce in conservative areas, UT research is in the news. Learn more.
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Longhorn Lights Out Weekend: Jan. 31
At the end of the day on Fri., Jan. 31, Longhorns “join the dark side” by turning off all lights, unplug personal electronics and power down computers.
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Hear UT’s Chart-Topping History Lessons
The “15 Minute History” podcast is one of the most popular collections on iTunes U. Learn something new from these nine standout episodes.
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Live Super Bowl Ad Rating Panel Organized by UT Austin Moody College of Communication
During this Sunday’s Super Bowl, advertising professors from The University of Texas at Austin Moody College of Communication will live tweet critiques of Super Bowl ads.
