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MEDIA ADVISORY: Acclaimed Writer Ian McEwan to Read from New Novel “The Children Act”
The Harry Ransom Center and the Michener Center for Writers present novelist Ian McEwan to mark the Ransom Center’s acquisition of McEwan’s archive. McEwan’s first American reading from his new novel “The Children Act” will be followed by a reception and book signing.
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Two Years, 1,242 Drawings: Immersive Blanton Exhibition Spotlights Draftsmanship of James Drake
The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin presents an immersive exhibition of works by virtuosic draftsman James Drake. Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash) represents the culmination of two consecutive years of active creation by the artist, a native Texan now based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Around the World Tour: Longhorns Play Asia, London
Summertime is world tour season for big-time musicians: Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble. That’s right! The UTWE just returned from Asia and Europe.
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The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer at Blanton
The new Blanton Museum of Art exhibit, “In the Company of Cats and Dogs” provides a look at our relationship with felines and canines through the ages, from ancient Egypt to YouTube.
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Texas Collection of Comedias Sueltas and Spanish Theater Available for Research and in Online Database
The Texas Collection of Comedias Sueltas and Spanish Theater is available for research at the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Individual records for each suelta are also available in an online database, providing extensive information about the collection.
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“Hello! This is Liberty Speaking” – The Propaganda of WW I
Explore iconic World War I propaganda posters on display at the Harry Ransom Center as part of the exhibit, The World at War, 1914-1918.
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Get Lost in the Unexpected Beauty of Texas Surf Culture
View nostalgic, wind-swept images from “Surf Texas,” a new book from The University of Texas Press that reveals the essence of the surfers’ world from Galveston to South Padre.
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$1.5 Million Gift to Support Religious Studies Initiatives at UT Austin
AUSTIN, Texas A $1.5 million gift from the Foundation for Biblical Studies will support graduate students and faculty research in the study of Christian origins and related fields at The University of Texas at Austin.
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What It’s Like to Learn from a Pulitzer Finalist
Go inside the classroom with two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and history professor Jacqueline Jones to see a master storyteller at work.
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When Your Homework is a Feature-Length Film
RTF students in Steve Mim’s feature film workshop course received film and academic credit for serving as crew on “Arlo and Julie,” a quirky romantic comedy that has charmed critics.
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Longhorn Student Film Wins Top Prize at Cannes
RTF student Annie Silverstein’s short film “Skunk” won first prize in the Cinéfoundation Selection at the Cannes Film Festival. Watch a trailer and hear from the filmmaker.




