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Papers of Lawyer and Civil Liberties Advocate Morris L. Ernst Now Cataloged
The papers of lawyer Morris Leopold Ernst (18881976) are now cataloged and open for research at the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities supported a two-year, $392,213 project to arrange, describe and preserve the collection, and an…
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The University of Texas at Austin Kicks the Habit
It’s official. The University of Texas at Austin is tobacco-free.
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Seed Size Is Controlled by Maternally Produced Small RNAs, Scientists Find
Seed size is controlled by small RNA molecules inherited from a plant’s mother, a discovery from scientists at The University of Texas at Austin that has implications for agriculture and understanding plant evolution.
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Charter Schools No Cure-All for Black Students, Says Study
Despite being promoted as a viable alternative to traditional public schools, privately owned charter schools in Texas have higher attrition rates for black students than comparable urban public schools, says a University of Texas at Austin study.
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New Professorship and Center Posthumously Honor Theater Historian
A new professorship honoring theater historian Oscar G. Brockett has been established at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Theatre and Dance. The Oscar and Lenyth Brockett Professorship in Theatre History is the first endowment to support the creation of the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism. The…
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Delegation to Introduce UTeach Preparation Program to Saudi Educators
Representatives from The University of Texas at Austin’s UTeach-Liberal Arts teacher training program will introduce Saudi educators to the program’s unique approach to teacher preparation during a visit to Saudi Arabia on April 17-21.
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High-stakes gas prices
A year-long surge in gasoline prices is shifting public opinions on a wide range of energy issues, according to the university’s new Energy Poll.
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Chevron Corp. Invests Nearly $800,000 in The University of Texas at Austin
Chevron Corp. has made a donation of $793,100 to The University of Texas at Austin. The gift represents the company’s investment in the university for the year.
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University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll Shows Strong Support for More Domestic Energy Production
Consumers strongly support increased production of energy from domestic sources, particularly natural gas and renewables, according to the University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll that was released today. This is the second release of the poll, a twice-annual national online survey of energy issues.
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Powers Asks Business Leaders to Review University Efficiency and Suggest Cost Cuts
A group of private sector leaders from such companies as Accenture, Boeing and Dell are reviewing business practices at The University of Texas at Austin and developing strategies to reduce costs and make the university more efficient.
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Austin’s Cultural Campus and the Butler School of Music Present Concert Crawl
Event: Visitors will be able to attend 20-minute, casual chamber music concerts at four of The University of Texas at Austin’s acclaimed museums.
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The Native American Male Experience in Higher Education to be Discussed
Event: The Sweatt Symposium – “Awareness to Action: The Native American Male Experience” When: Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m. (panel discussion)
