Research
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On Gun Control, Citizens Support Politicians Who Point to Big Picture, not Specific Incidents, Study Finds
As the nation continues to grapple with the long-simmering issue of gun control, solutions are stymied by heated debates. To effectively influence a divided America, elected officials must take a broad perspective rather than focusing on specific incidents, according to a new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin.
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UT Austin Biochemistry Professor Touts Low-Cost Technology for Diagnosing Ourselves
Andrew Ellington will describe how new biotechnology will improve health care on a global scale during the final ‘Hot Science Cool Talks’ lecture of spring 2013. Event: “Hot Science Cool Talks” lecture featuring Andrew Ellington, professor of biochemistry
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Rowling Family Gifts $25 Million to McCombs School of Business
Rowling Hall will house business school graduate programs, expand teaching and meeting facilities at ATandT Executive Education and Conference Center and add 525 new parking spaces.
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Rowling Family Pledges Gift of $25 Million for New Graduate Building at McCombs School of Business
Dallas businessman Robert B. Rowling, his wife Terry Hennersdorf Rowling and their family have pledged $25 million to help fund the construction of a new building at The University of Texas at Austin. The 458,000-square-foot Robert B. Rowling Hall will house the graduate programs of the Red McCombs School of Business and will also expand…
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Tower Shines for Real Estate Challenge Win
Congratulations to a team of Texas MBA students who won the UNC Real Estate Development Challenge on Feb. 15 in Chapel Hill. The Tower will be lit March 19 with a No. 1.
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Dedman Distinguished Scholars Endowment Increases to $20 Million to Support UT Liberal Arts Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin now has a unique recruiting advantage full scholarships covering tuition, books, room and board, study abroad and internship opportunities.
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Paying for B-School With a Startup Pitch
Two entrepreneurs recently won the first Texas Venture Labs Scholar Awards: scholarships to the Texas MBA program and help for their startups. Learn more.
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Headliners: In Defense of Telecommuting
Sociologist Jennifer Glass opines about telecommuting in the New York Times, Robert Chesney weighs in about drones, and more UT faculty share their expertise with the media. Read more.
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Jeff Treichel Named Interim Executive Director of Continuing and Innovative Education
Jeff D. Treichel has assumed the role of executive director, ad interim, for the Division of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin. In this position, effective March 1, Treichel provides leadership to all CIE units and departments, in addition to his ongoing role as CIE’s chief business officer and…
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Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Hall Begin New Era of Computing Education and Research
The Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall officially open this week at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Texans Not Eager to Change Gun Laws, UT/Texas Tribune Poll Shows
Although a large majority of Texans support background checks for all gun purchases, they are not eager to change existing gun laws in Texas, according to a University of Texas at Austin/Texas Tribune poll.
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Media Advisory: Media Invited to Preview Next Great Space Telescope
Event: Interview opportunities with astronomers from The University of Texas and NASA alongside a full-scale model of NASA’s next great space telescope When: March 6-8, by appointment
