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University Health Services Ranks Among Top 3 in the Nation
The Princeton Review has ranked University Health Services (UHS), part of the Division of Student Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, as the third-best college health service in the United States. The ranking is part of the Princeton Review’s newly released 2013 edition of The Best 377 Colleges. University Health Services moves up…
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Harry Ransom Center Receiving Applications for Research Fellowships in the Humanities
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, is now receiving applications for its 20132014 research fellowships in the humanities.
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TEDxAustin: A Million Decisions Behind One Big Idea
The Austin Forum on Science, Technology and Society will host “TEDxAustin: A Million Decisions Behind One Big Idea” presented by lead curators Nancy Giordano and Shawna Butler.
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Scratchpad Memory
The brain has a function for short term memory, and professors at UT’s Center for Learning and Memory are uncovering its structure.
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Little Longhorns Big on Independent Thinking
First-graders at UT Elementary thrive at project-based learning with exciting results.
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Ancient Enzymes Function like Nanopistons to Unwind RNA
The research found that DEAD-box proteins, which are ancient enzymes found in all forms of life, function as recycling “nanopistons.”
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iPods in Classroom Can Boost Academic Time and Resources for English Language Learners
Providing English language learners (ELLs) with iPod Touches, or similar handheld devices, can increase learning time and motivation, according to a study from The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education.
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People Merge Supernatural and Scientific Beliefs When Reasoning With the Unknown, Study Shows
Reliance on supernatural explanations for major life events, such as death and illness, often increases rather than declines with age, according to a new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin. The study, published in the June issue of Child Development, offers new insight into developmental learning.
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DKR: The Royal Scrapbook
Just in time for football season, a new book from UT Press takes an intimate look at Darrell K Royal, “The Coach.” Take a sneak peek with our DKR photo slideshow.
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University of Texas at Austin Completes Inquiry into Allegations of Scientific Misconduct
The University of Texas at Austin has determined that no formal investigation is warranted into the allegations of scientific misconduct lodged against associate professor Mark Regnerus regarding his July article in the journal Social Science Research.
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Gloria Steinem to Speak at Family Violence Conference
Gloria Steinem, feminist writer and advocate, will give the keynote address titled “Feminism: Past, Present and Future” sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Center in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement and the Texas Council on Family Violence at the Texas Council on Family Violence 2012 Statewide Conference.
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Hogg Foundation Awards $2 Million in Grants to Benefit Mental Health Services for Houston-area Children
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has awarded about $2,056,000 in grants to continue developing and strengthening mental health services and supports for children, youth and families in Houston and Harris County.
