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Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional
Watch a Spanish-language video: Through an unexpected discovery of a cache of incriminating government documents, the University of Texas Libraries are finding new relevance as custodian of the fragile historical record of human rights.
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Faculty react to State of the Union
On topics of energy, regulation and policy, politics and bank bailouts our faculty members chime in after tuning in to President Obama’s speech.
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UTeach Institute Commits to Double UTeach Programs to 50 Nationally by 2017
The UTeach Institute has committed to doubling the numbers of universities implementing The University of Texas at Austin’s UTeach teacher preparation program nationally from 25 to 50, and students enrolled nationwide, from 5,000 to 10,000, by 2017.
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The legacy of an organist and professor
The passion Gerre Hancock had for music is center stage in this Longhorn Network video. The respected professor passed away Jan. 21.
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Researchers Suggest a Proximate Cause of Cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Chemical Engineering are the first to show that mechanical property changes in cells may be responsible for cancer progression a discovery that could pave the way for new approaches to predict, treat and prevent cancer.
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Watercolors by Sarah Canright Opens at Courtyard Gallery
Event: The Courtyard Gallery features the artwork of faculty and alumni of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine Arts.
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National Sustainability Rating System Certifies First Landscape Projects
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced the first three projects to be certified by the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes.
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The rallying cry of Newt Gingrich
In this video, Government faculty James Henson and Sean Theriault discuss the rise of a viable Republican presidential candidate.
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Tower shines orange tonight
The Jan. 24 Tower lights will recognize professors Luis Caffarelli, Ivo M. Babuska and Bjorn Engquist, winners of recent prizes in mathematics.
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Methamphetamine Use Increasing Again, Researchers Find
Use of methamphetamines is on the rise nationally after a decrease a few years ago, according to university researchers. Use of meth dropped significantly in 2007 and 2008 after laws limiting the availability of pseudoephedrine went into effect made it much harder to obtain key ingredients.
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Meet a Game Changer: Lauren Ancel Meyers
In this video, the mathematical epidemiologist reveals why she’s so passionate about studying the spread and control of infectious diseases.
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A memoir with heart
Take a look at the life of world-renowned heart surgeon and alumnus Denton Cooley through photographs from his new memoir “100,000 Hearts.”
