Research
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Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional
Watch a Spanish-language video: Through an unexpected discovery of a cache of incriminating government documents, the University of Texas Libraries are finding new relevance as custodian of the fragile historical record of human rights.
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Faculty react to State of the Union
On topics of energy, regulation and policy, politics and bank bailouts our faculty members chime in after tuning in to President Obama’s speech.
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Researchers Suggest a Proximate Cause of Cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Chemical Engineering are the first to show that mechanical property changes in cells may be responsible for cancer progression a discovery that could pave the way for new approaches to predict, treat and prevent cancer.
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National Sustainability Rating System Certifies First Landscape Projects
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced the first three projects to be certified by the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes.
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The rallying cry of Newt Gingrich
In this video, Government faculty James Henson and Sean Theriault discuss the rise of a viable Republican presidential candidate.
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Methamphetamine Use Increasing Again, Researchers Find
Use of methamphetamines is on the rise nationally after a decrease a few years ago, according to university researchers. Use of meth dropped significantly in 2007 and 2008 after laws limiting the availability of pseudoephedrine went into effect made it much harder to obtain key ingredients.
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And then there were four
Professor Jeremi Suri analyzes the remaining Republican candidates after the South Carolina primary and their odds of gaining the party’s support.
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Why Rick Perry went for South Carolina
Center for Politics and Governance director Sherri Greenberg explains why the Texas governor decided to continue his campaign after the Iowa caucus.
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The Future of Video Games in Austin
Event: The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science, and the International Game Developers Association-Austin are pre
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Texas Executive MBA Hits Top 10 Globally, Excellent Value
The Texas Executive MBA Program at The University of Texas at Austin is ranked ninth in the world, according to Poets and Quants for Executives’ second annual EMBA ranking. The McCombs School of Business debuted at ninth last year among North American schools. This year’s ranking combined programs from around the world into one global…
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UT Energy Symposium Kicks Off Spring Semester with “Utility of the Future”
The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin will renew its ongoing lecture series on energy-related issues today with a presentation from former Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan.
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Educational Disadvantages Associated with Race Still Persist in Brazil Despite Improvements, New Study Shows
Despite notable improvements in educational levels and opportunity during the past three decades, disadvantages associated with race still persist in Brazil, according to new research at The University of Texas at Austin.
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