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Lessons from Life’s Laboratory

Communicating the Human Side of Social Issues: Classes take students out into the Austin community to see how the issues they’re learning about are being experienced by real people.

Campus

Retrospective “Arnold Newman: Masterclass” Provides First U.S. Opportunity for Reappraisal of Photographer’s Work

“Arnold Newman: Masterclass,” the first posthumous retrospective of Arnold Newman (1918-2006), explores the career of one of the finest portrait photographers of the 20th century. The Harry Ransom Center, which holds the Arnold Newman archive, hosts the exhibition’s first U.S. showing Feb.

Research

Obama’s Reelection Chances by the Numbers

The 2012 election season is promising to be one of the most unpredictable cycles in recent history.

Academics

Horns in Africa

Africa has done the least to contribute to climate change but will suffer the most from it. LBJ School students have joined the search for answers.

Research

Horns in Africa

Africa has done the least to contribute to climate change but will suffer the most from it. LBJ School students have joined the search for answers.

Research

From ‘Technopolis’ to ‘Coopetition’

John Sibley Butler director of the IC² Institute spoke on the Place-Based Innovation Plenary Panel at the 2012 Clinton Global Initiati

Research

St. David’s Foundation Awards $2 Million to School of Social Work for Fellowships

The St. David’s Foundation has awarded grants of more than $2 million to the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin to increase the number of social workers serving critical roles in Central Texas.

Research

Study Determines Theoretical Energy Benefits and Potential of Algae Fuels

It’s theoretically possible to produce about 500 times as much energy from algae fuels as is needed to grow the fuels, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. However, limited by existing technology, the researchers found in a separate study that their algae growing facility is getting out…

Student Experience

University of Texas at Austin Olympics Experts

University of Texas at Austin experts are available to discuss a range of topics related to the London Olympics, from the physical performance of elite athletes to the organization and management of a large-scale international sports event.

Student Experience

UTPD, FBI, and JTTF Investigate Student Kidnapping Scam

The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, along with agents from the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force, are investigating anonymous hoax phone calls being made to parents and grandparents of students, claiming their children have been kidnapped, injured, or need medical attention.

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