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Health Fair to Provide Free Health Screenings to Underserved Populations
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing in conjunction with the East Travis Gateway Library District will be hosting the second annual Longhorn Health Fair.
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Four leaders will receive Presidential Citation
For their contributions that have strengthened the university, Jay Boisseau, Barbara White, John Massey and Charles Tate will be honored March 7.
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Tower shines orange tonight
In honor of the men’s swimming and diving team winning its 16th consecutive Big 12 Championship, the Tower will shine orange the evening of Feb. 29.
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The Starling Distinguished Violinist Series at the Butler School of Music Presents Violinist Chloë Hanslip
Event: The Starling Distinguished Violinist Series at the Butler School of Music presents British violinist Chloë Hanslip. She will be joined by pianist Danny Driver for a program of Beethoven, Brahms, Schnittke and Bowen.
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Preschools Significantly Reduce Achievement Gap Between Rich and Poor, New Twin Study Shows
Parents always want the best education possible for their child, and new research from The University of Texas at Austin shows preschool enrollment is one of the best ways to ensure that disadvantaged kids start down the right academic path early on.
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Newly Cataloged Collection of Science Materials Now Open for Research
A collection of science materials from the family of Sir John F. W. Herschel (17921871) is now open for research after a $10,000 grant enabled staffers to rehouse the collection and to create an online inventory.
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From buildings to books to tattoos
Through four centuries of influence, the language of the King James Bible has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape around the world.
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Learning by doing
Having freshmen perform research doesn’t just improve undergraduate learning. It convinces more students to become science majors.
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Foreign policy won’t impact the 2012 election? Think again
Foreign policy will factor into the November election despite the emphasis in this election cycle on the economy, says Government Professor Peter Trubowitz.
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Innovating freshman research
In this video, Freshman Research Initiative student Ryan Lannan describes his moment of epiphany that he can come up with new research ideas.
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Tower shines orange tonight
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the university’s Tower will shine orange with “75” in the windows on the evening of Monday, Feb. 27.
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Meet a Game Changer: Bob Metcalfe
On Feb. 28 at the Game Changers live taping, the Ethernet inventor explains how to achieve innovation through purpose and determination.
