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Conference to Explore Best Practices for Connecting Affordable Homes and Public Transit in the Austin Area
WHAT: “Housing + Transit: Connecting Affordable Homes to Transit-Oriented Development in the Austin Region” will teach attendees about the on-the-ground strategies that work to link housing and public transit, ensuring that people of all income levels have equal access to both af
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Columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. to Discuss “The Education of Barack Obama: What Our First Black President is Learning about Race, Politics and the Media”
Event: Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. will present “The Education of Barack Obama: What Our First Black President is Learning About Race, Politics and the Media” as part of the Mary Alice Davis Distinguished
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Robert E. Litan to Receive First Massey Prize for Research in Law, Innovation and Capital Markets
The University of Texas School of Law will honor economist and scholar Robert E. Litan as the inaugural recipient of the $50,000 Massey Prize for Research in Law, Innovation and Capital Markets.
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Nobel Prize-Winning Writer J. M. Coetzee’s Archive Acquired By Harry Ransom Center
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, has acquired the archive of Nobel Prize-winning writer and University of Texas at Austin alumnus J. M. Coetzee. Spanning more than 50 years, the archive traces the author’s life and career from 1956 through the present.
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Sanger Learning Center Joins School of Undergraduate Studies
As part of a campus-wide effort to better coordinate and expand services for undergraduates, the School of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) is pleased to welcome its newest addition, the Sanger Learning and Career Center.
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Simulating the universe for movie fans
Astronomy Professor Volker Bromm talks about the cosmic dark ages, first light and how his research was tapped for the film “Tree of Life.”
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“Fearless” photography exhibition documents LGBT student athletes
Event: Opening reception of “Fearless,” photographer Jeff Sheng’s series of portraits of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) high school and collegiate athletes. “Fearless” will remain on display through Oct. 31.
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Three College of Education Faculty Honored By National Academy of Kinesiology
Two University of Texas at Austin College of Education faculty members were elected Fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) and a third was given the organization’s highest honor at a special banquet and ceremony during the September conference.
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Tech-savvy students help faculty innovate
Students working at Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services provide an inside perspective on using technology for the learning experience.
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“Contested Terrain” Workshop Examines Undocumented Migration and Enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Event: Workshop: “Contested Terrain: Undocumented Migration and Enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico Border” When: Monday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.4 p.m.
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Chagas Disease May Be a Threat in South Texas, Says Researcher
Chagas disease, a tropical parasitic disease that can lead to life-threatening heart and digestive disorders, may be more widespread in Texas than previously thought, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin.
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The big question in the evolution of materials
Engineering Professor Rod Ruoff explains how new carbon materials will transform the design of buildings, cars, computers, medical devices and more.
