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‘Gone To Texas’ Celebration to Welcome New Students to Campus
New students will gather Aug. 27 to celebrate Gone To Texas, a celebration that introduces new students to the traditions of the institution and its core purpose, values and honor code.
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In the Face of Trauma, Distance Helps People Find Clarity, Study Shows
In the wake of tragedies such as the Sandy Hook school shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing and the devastating explosion in the Texas town of West, people are often left asking, “Why did this happen?” According to new research from The University of Texas at Austin, the best way to make sense of tragedy is…
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26 Faculty Members Honored for Teaching Excellence
The 2013 winners of the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards will be honored Wednesday for dedication to innovation in undergraduate instruction. See the list of 26 winners.
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Law School Clinic Finds Major Flaws in City of Austin Policies for Addressing Dangerous Apartment Conditions
A recent report has found major flaws with the City of Austin’s policies for addressing dangerous apartment conditions to protect the health and safety of tenants. The report, “Addressing Problem Properties: Legal and Policy Tools for a Safer Rundberg and Safer Austin,” was released by The University of Texas School of Law’s Entrepreneurship and Community…
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A Work in Progress: Staley’s Next Chapter
After 25 years as director, Tom Staley leaves an indelible mark on the Harry Ransom Center. Watch a slideshow containing key acquisitions and read about his legacy.
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UT Austin Faculty Members Honored by Board of Regents for Excellence in Teaching
AUSTIN, Texas The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System has chosen 26 faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin to receive 2013 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards, its highest teaching honor.
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A Social Network for Genes?
In the same way Facebook recommends friends and Spotify suggests music, UT researchers are using links between genes to determine which ones cause disease. Learn more.
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Navigate UT Austin Events and Activities Using Hornslink
Students can now do more, know more and get involved on campus like never before thanks to HornsLink, a new online tool from the Division of Student Affairs.
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UT Austin to Welcome New Students at 20th Anniversary of Mooov-In
At the annual Mooov-In event, The University of Texas at Austin will welcome approximately 7,500 students from all 50 states, more than 35 countries and every continent (except Antarctica).
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Online Learning Must be Faculty-Driven, Innovative, UT Austin President Says
University of Texas at Austin president Bill Powers has developed five guiding principles for using online technology in higher education that can help students learn more effectively and serve as a national model as universities navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
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Farish Fund Supports Collaboration to Study Plaques That Cause Most Heart Attacks
The William Stamps Farish Fund in Houston has donated $400,000 to a collaboration between the the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) at The University of Texas at Austin and the
