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The University of Texas at Austin honored Shirley Bird Perry and her rich history with the Texas Union by naming the Texas Union Ballroom in her honor during a dedication ceremony Thursday, Oct. 24.

Vice Provost Judith Langlois has been appointed permanent dean of graduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Langlois, who will retain her post as vice provost, has been serving as interim dean of the school since Victoria Rodríguez stepped down in January 2012.

University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers has been elected as chair of the Association of American Universities, adding to his role as a national leader in addressing the key challenges facing higher education.

The Moody Foundation has announced a $50 million commitment to establish the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin, resulting in the largest endowment for the study of communication of any public university in the nation.

Twenty leading faculty innovators have been appointed as inaugural Provost’s Teaching Fellows to pursue specific projects to improve teaching and learning at the university.

AUSTIN, Texas  University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers has appointed an eight-member advisory committee that includes two current regents to assist in searching for and hiring a new men’s athletics director.

By implementing a shared services model and by modernizing its administrative systems, The University of Texas at Austin expects to eliminate about 500 positions during the next five years out of a workforce of some 12,000 staff members. This will save between $30 million and $40 million a year in perpetuity. The vast majority of…

With the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination approaching, Americans remain captivated by the events of Nov. 22, 1963, and current events continue to provide newsworthy opportunities for coverage.

[caption id="attachment_42537" align="alignright" width="400" caption="High-resolution images are available. (Photograph by Damond Benningfield)"][/caption] AUSTIN, Texas A yearlong celebration is underway to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory.

In honor of the inaugural Longhorn Traditions Week, learn about the greatest UT legends.

The Longhorns family lost one of its all-time sports greats Monday. The university’s Tower will be lit burnt orange Friday night, Oct. 4, in honor of James Street.

The faculty program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Activity Center 2.120. Read for more information and to RSVP.