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J.P. Morgan Partners with Texas MBA to Put Real Estate Students to the Test in National Challenge

Continuing its tradition of working with industry to test students in real-world business situations, The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business is partnering with J.P. Morgan and 50 judges from top real estate firms to test MBA candidates from across the country Nov. 9-10 in the 2011 National Real Estate Challenge.
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Explorers Invite Public to Join Historic Ocean Expedition Online

Explorer Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985, is partnering with scientists from The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions to webcast a live scientific expedition to the eastern Mediterranean Nov. 10-18. People around the world will be able to view live video feeds and submit questions 24…
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Memory-Enhancing Drug May Improve Exposure Therapy for PTSD Patients, Study Shows

A memory-enhancing drug may improve the speed and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, according to a new pilot study by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Leading Economic Policy Experts to Discuss Financial Crisis in the Eurozone

Event: Leading European and American economic policy experts will gather for a two-day conference to discuss the financial and economic threats facing Europe. When: Thursday and Friday
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Swimming through Complicated Waters, Medicare Part D Participants Learn to Reduce Spending Over Time, Economist Finds

Despite substantial controversy among academics and policymakers about individuals’ ability to choose complicated drug insurance products, economics research from The University of Texas at Austin has provided evidence that Medicare Part D participants quickly adapt and learn to reduce rates of overspending within the system.
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Cain and Perry Neck and Neck in Texas, Poll Says

If the 2012 Republican primary for president were held this fall, Herman Cain and Rick Perry would be in a virtual tie in Texas, according to a University of Texas at Austin/Texas Tribune poll.
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Texas-Based Leader in Adult Stem Cell Research to Speak at The Austin Forum

Event: The Austin Forum on Science, Technology and Society and Texans for Stem Cell Research will host: “Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Ischemic Heart Failure” presented by Eme
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Research on Education and Employment Outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to be Funded by $1.3 Million Grant

University of Texas at Austin educational psychologist Stephanie Cawthon has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education to spearhead a nationwide effort to reduce dropout rates and improve postsecondary education and employment outcomes for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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Accenture Awards $600,000 to Equip Graduate Students with Skills to Launch a Business

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and The University of Texas at Austin announced today that Accenture has awarded the university’s Texas Venture Labs (TVL) a $600,000 grant to help provide graduate students the skills they need to launch a business. TVL is an interdisciplinary education and research initiative designed to give students real-world experience in starting and…
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Larry Faulkner Nanoscience Building Dedicated at University of Texas

Event: Dedication ceremony for the Larry R. Faulkner Nanoscience and Technology Building. When: Thursday, Oct. 27. Ceremony 4:305:30 p.m. Building tours 5:307 p.m.
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Geologist Shares Experiences on Simulated Moon Missions

Event: Astronauts, Robots and Rocks: Preparing for Geological Planetary Exploration. When: Thursday Oct. 27, all-ages science festival (5:306:45 p.m.), Lecture (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
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Inside the Vislab

In this preview of the Longhorn Network’s academic, cultural and campus life content, take a tour of UT’s dramatic Visualization Lab.