Academics
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The Permian Strategic Partnership Invests in Our Youngest Readers
The PSP is launching the Permian Literacy Initiative, a multiyear pilot program to strengthen early literacy reading instruction.
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New Faculty Join the Longhorn Family
Nearly 150 new faculty members began their time at UT at this year’s New Faculty Launch.
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UT Adds New Undergraduate Majors and Minors for 2026-2028 Catalog
The University of Texas is expanding its curriculum with six new bachelor’s degrees and 13 minors.
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New Fellowship Puts STEM Students at Center of Austin’s Defense Tech Boom
The Clements Center’s Defense Technology Fellows Program welcomes its first cohort this fall, connecting students in engineering, science and mathematics to defense companies, military commands and research labs that surround the UT campus.
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College of Natural SciencesNewly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future
What was the School of Human Ecology has a new name and new leadership.
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New Faculty, New Degrees Elevate UT as a National Security Leader
University-wide investment strengthens teaching, research and career pathways for the next generation of national security leaders.
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UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor’s Program
From alternative fuels to the next quantum computer, it starts with materials science.
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New Multidisciplinary Program To Develop the Next Generation of Engineering Business Leaders
The five-year B.S./M.S. program, one of the first in the nation, will begin taking applications Aug. 1.
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McCombs School of BusinessComing Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats
McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always and why he’s happy to be home.
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What Did Art in America Look Like 250 Years Ago? A Q&A With Art History Professor Susan Rather
The College of Fine Arts professor spoke about the evolution of artists and art since our nation’s birth.
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Moody College To Launch Eastin Center for Career Readiness, Transforming How Students Prepare for the Workforce
A landmark gift from Joe and Monica Eastin will give Moody students greater access to hands-on internships, employer connections, and career coaching.




