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Blanton Museum Exhibition Highlights Lifestyle and Landscape of Pioneering West

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin presents “Go West! Representations of the American Frontier,” an exhibition exploring the pioneering American West as both a physical terrain and an idea deeply rooted in the American psyche.
Research

J.P. Morgan Partners with Texas MBA to Put Real Estate Students to the Test in National Challenge

Continuing its tradition of working with industry to test students in real-world business situations, The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business is partnering with J.P. Morgan and 50 judges from top real estate firms to test MBA candidates from across the country Nov. 9-10 in the 2011 National Real Estate Challenge.
Student Experience

Moonlight Prowl sets off on 500th tour

More than 33,000 people have been enchanted by the Moonlight Prowl campus tour. Jim Nicar, director of the UT Heritage Society and Moonlight Prowl tour guide, reflects on the tour’s humble beginning in recognition of the 500th Moonlight Prowl on Nov. 4.
Health & Medicine

School of Nursing Faculty at The University of Texas at Austin Selected as Fellows of American Academy of Nursing

Three faculty members in the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin have been inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest honors in nursing.
Research

Explorers Invite Public to Join Historic Ocean Expedition Online

Explorer Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985, is partnering with scientists from The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions to webcast a live scientific expedition to the eastern Mediterranean Nov. 10-18. People around the world will be able to view live video feeds and submit questions 24…
Research

Memory-Enhancing Drug May Improve Exposure Therapy for PTSD Patients, Study Shows

A memory-enhancing drug may improve the speed and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, according to a new pilot study by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania.
Student Experience

Alumni Can Receive UTmail for Life

The University of Texas at Austin is now offering all its 450,000 alumni a free lifetime e-mail account. Named UTmail, the new service is provided by Google Inc.
Student Experience

Andrew Dell’Antonio Appointed Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

The College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Professor Andrew Dell’Antonio to serve as its first associate dean of undergraduate studies.
Research

Leading Economic Policy Experts to Discuss Financial Crisis in the Eurozone

Event: Leading European and American economic policy experts will gather for a two-day conference to discuss the financial and economic threats facing Europe. When: Thursday and Friday
Academics

Five Receive Robert C. Jeffrey Award for Contributions to College of Communication

The College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin will honor five individuals this week with the Robert C. Jeffrey Benefactor Award for their contributions of time, labor and philanthropy.
Research

Swimming through Complicated Waters, Medicare Part D Participants Learn to Reduce Spending Over Time, Economist Finds

Despite substantial controversy among academics and policymakers about individuals’ ability to choose complicated drug insurance products, economics research from The University of Texas at Austin has provided evidence that Medicare Part D participants quickly adapt and learn to reduce rates of overspending within the system.
Student Experience

National spotlight shines on KUT News

The KUT News team picked up two national Edward R. Murrow Awards in October for stories on rural healthcare and NASA.