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Natural Gas Use in Power Generation Saves Water and Reduces Drought Vulnerability
A new study finds that in Texas, the U.S. state that annually generates the most electricity, using natural gas for electricity generation is saving water and making the state less vulnerable to drought.
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Statement on Ryan O’Neal Verdict from The University of Texas at Austin and the UT System
We sought the second Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett only because we wanted to honor her legacy. In her Living Trust she left “all of her artwork and art objects” to The University of Texas, and we thought it important to try to enforce her intent.
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Blanton Exhibition Will Unite Art, Dance, and Technology
“Perception Unfolds: Looking at Deborah Hay’s Dance” will open Feb. 23 at the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin. The three-month exhibition will present an innovative union of art, dance and technology within a museum setting.
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Exhibition Explores the First World War Through Letters, Poems, Diaries and Fiction
[caption id="attachment_43765" align="alignleft" width="214" caption="Graphic identity for the Harry Ransom Center's exhibition "The World at War, 19141918.""][/caption] AUSTIN, Texas In conjunction with the centenary of the start of the First World War, the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, presents the exhibition “The World at…
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Researchers Design First Battery-Powered Invisibility Cloak
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have proposed the first design of a cloaking device that uses an external source of energy to significantly broaden its bandwidth of operation.
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Red Wine Component Can Undo Some of the Harm Done by Poor Diet, Researchers Find
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that resveratrol which is abundantly available in red wine and also found in grapes, peanuts and berries can ease some of the negative effects on the immune system caused by a diet high in fat.
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Students Assist Immigrants, Low-Income Property Owners in the Valley During Winter Break
University of Texas School of Law students, faculty members and alumni will spend part of their winter break in the Rio Grande Valley volunteering on projects that will assist low-income property owners, immigration detainees and undocumented high school students among other populations in need of free legal services.
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What to See and Do at UT During the Holidays
Captivating art, historical exploration and elite sporting events await campus visitors as UT closes out 2013. Plus, tips on the best photo ops.
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Restorative Discipline Program in San Antonio Middle School Reduces Student Suspensions
A San Antonio middle school with some of the highest discipline rates in its district has experienced an 84 percent drop in off-campus suspensions during the past year since administrators began using “restorative discipline” as an alternative to “zero tolerance” to deal with conflicts among students.
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Say Cheese! Must-See Photo Ops on Campus
Our university photographer shares insider tips on where to get the best campus photos.
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Get in the Game with Texas Athletics
Sports fans, take note: U.S. Diving Nationals and men’s and women’s basketball heat up over the winter break. Plus, volleyball goes for back-to-back championships.
