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- 68 Must-Read Books for Incoming StudentsOn Aug. 27 incoming students will meet some of their professors for the first time during Freshman Reading Rou
- A Work in Progress: Staley’s Next ChapterAfter 25 years as director, Tom Staley leaves an indelible mark on the Harry Ransom Center. Watch a slideshow
- Alumni Artist Brings Skater Culture to VACArtist-in-residence Michael Sieben, BFA '99, has created an underground skateboard world in the Visual Arts Ce
- And the Student Academy Award Goes to…Brian Schwarz, MFA '12, will be in Beverly Hills on June 8 to accept a Student Academy Award for his film, "Ol
- Architecture School No. 2 for Student SatisfactionClose relationships with faculty, collaborative projects and strong professional preparation are just some of
- Exploring the UnorthodoxArtist and visiting professor Laurie Anderson blends technology, music and storytelling in her unique performa
- Eyes on the Civil Rights EraPhotojournalists R.C. Hickman and Calvin Littlejohn documented African-American communities in Dallas and Fort
- Frog-Attacking Bats, Energy Predictions Make NewsFrom the lethal lure of a frog's serenade to predictions about future energy concerns and findings of increase
- Headliners: To Run or Not to RunUT Austin scholars made headlines recently, discussing physiology, global politics and the Bard. Find out whet
- Hear UT’s Chart-Topping History LessonsThe "15 Minute History" podcast is one of the most popular collections on iTunes U. Learn something new from t
- Iconic Magnum Photos on View at HRCCome view the inside secrets of some of America's most iconic photographers at an exhibit featuring the Magnum
- Listen Like a Pro: Secrets from Classical Music JudgesAt the Menuhin Competition, the pre-eminent international competition for young violinists being held at UT th
- Mason Hankamer’s Life in ColorMeet senior neuroscience and jazz performance major Mason Hankamer, who has a unique brain condition that caus
- New Shakespearean Prose Found in Old PlayProfessor Douglas Bruster confirms that five pages in a 16th century Thomas Kyd play were actually written by
- On Display: Lifelike Exhibit Plays with ScaleFrom a giant milk carton to a tiny elevator lobby, the Blanton Museum's new exhibit, Lifelike, makes you look
- Slavery on Screen: Scholars’ Impressions and Interpretations"Twelve Years a Slave," one of this year's most lauded films, has sparked discussions about the institution it
- The Psychology of Home DecorIs your bedroom scattered with laundry? Adorned with photos? Do you and your partner have equal closet space?
- Tweeting History, One Haiku at a TimeCan Twitter capture the complex narratives of American history? Follow along as noted UT historian H.W. Brands
- Video: You’ve Never Seen Austin Quite Like ThisAerospace engineering Ph.D. student Andrew Takano captures Austin, UT in a stunning new light.
- Why JFK Died in DallasA new book by two Longhorns documents the hysteria and fear that culminated in Kennedy’s assassination 50 year
- Advertising Professors Rate Super Bowl AdsCheck out four reviews of this year’s Super Bowl ads, and join the Twitter conversation during the game. #SBAd
- Are Americans Losing Interest in Energy?According to the latest University of Texas Energy Poll, Americans read about energy less often and worry less
- Five New Career-Boosting One-Year DegreesWhat can you learn in a year? Plenty, it turns out. New one-year, highly specialized master's degrees allow st
- From Idea to IPO: Entrepreneurship at UTLooking to start a business? Have a new technology? You're in the right place. Learn about UT's entrepreneuria
- From ‘Technopolis’ to ‘Coopetition’John Sibley Butler director of the IC² Institute spoke on the Place-Based Innovation Plenary Panel at the 2012
- Headliners: In Defense of TelecommutingSociologist Jennifer Glass opines about telecommuting in the New York Times, Robert Chesney weighs in about dr
- Learning to InnovateInnovation is everywhere at the McCombs School of Business. Even leaving out the entrepreneurship-specific cou
- McCombs Team Wins FanTAXtic VictoryThe UT Tower will be lit Wednesday to celebrate a victory in the Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Competition. In winni
- New Tools for Teaching EthicsTeachers and students now have new ways to explore ethical lessons, thanks to a video series created by the Mc
- Reinventing the ER, with Help from Assembly LinesBy taking cues from assembly lines, hospitals can improve ER efficiency and patient care. A UT management expe
- Students Pitch Shark Tank’s Cuban at Demo Day"Some of the pitches I saw here tonight were better than ones I've seen on Shark Tank," said Dallas Mavericks
- Taxing Spending: The Case For a National Consumption TaxIf Rodney Dangerfield were a tax form, he’d be a 1040: As the federal income tax nears its 100th birthday, nex
- The Class That’s Shaping Austin’s Startup SceneTexas Venture Labs is a key piece of UT's entrepreneurial engine, pairing students with startups and helping t
- Tower Shines for Real Estate Challenge WinCongratulations to a team of Texas MBA students who won the UNC Real Estate Development Challenge on Feb. 15 i
- Turning Good Ideas Into Reality: What is Social Innovation?With more than half of new college graduates unemployed or underemployed, the future can seem bleak for young
- TweetocracyFor more than a year, Professor Sherri Greenberg of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and 17 of her students re
- UT Energy Poll Shows Divide on FrackingAmericans have fractured feelings about the natural gas boom. They want more of it produced at home, but they
- UT Racks Up Another High Ranking for ValueAfter a year focusing on the value of college education, UT enters 2013 with more recognition. UT has been nam
- UT Researchers Take Down Spam One Day at a TimeEver wonder where all that spam in your inbox comes from? SpamRankings.net, a research project, tracks daily c
- Want to Buy American? Look Beyond the LabelNothing says red, white and blue like where you spend your green. But before you set out on a patriotic shoppi
- A Social Network for Genes?In the same way Facebook recommends friends and Spotify suggests music, UT researchers are using links between
- Adventures in Alien RescueDo you have what it takes to save the aliens? A College of Education class developed an online problem-based 3
- Aerospace Students Devising Mission to MarsHow do you get to Mars? Follow the Mars Research Group, a team of students developing a mission proposal for N
- Astronomers Discover Farthest Known GalaxySteven Finkelstein led a team of researchers who confirmed that Galaxy z8_GND_5296 is the farthest and earlies
- Camp ANWR: Teaching Marine Science at the Top of the WorldKids in Kaktovik, Alaska, work with UT marine scientists Ken Dunton and Jim McClelland, learning how to examin
- GeoFORCE Milestone: Budding Geoscientists GraduateThe first class of GeoFORCE Texas is graduating from college this year, ready to pursue grad school, science j
- Launch Successful: Nyberg Arrives in SpaceCockrell School alumna Karen Nyberg, left, arrived early Wednesday at the International Space Station to start
- Life and Death Under the SkinAmidst our blood and bones lurk forces with the power to either attack wounded muscle or bring it back to life
- Look Up: Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Aug. 11-12The annual August Perseid meteor shower will put on its best show after midnight on Sunday and Monday, say Sta
- Milner Wins Inventor of the Year AwardThe biomedical engineering professor was honored for his development of light-based therapeutic and diagnostic
- Molecular Imprints Acquired by CanonThe semiconductor lithography company, founded by Cockrell School professors S.V. Sreenivasan and Grant Willso
- Moving for a Better MindDarla Castelli is proving the link between fitness and brain function. Now she hopes to change attitudes about
- Preventing Earthquake DamageA team of Cockrell School engineers is working in New Zealand to understand soil structures in earthquake zone
- Research: Where Knowledge is CreatedUndergraduates' projects are the focus Research Week (April 14-18). We've highlighted some health-related rese
- Robot Dreamer: More Than Just a Pretty FaceDreamer is one example of human-centered robotic technologies being developed to improve health care, ensure h
- Science Study Break looks at Star TrekIn this installment of Science Study Break Dr. Glenn Lightsey, professor in the Aerospace Engineering and Engi
- Science VisualizedScience images are part of the discovery process, as researchers use 3-D models and data visualizations to unc
- Spoofing a Superyacht at SeaTodd Humphreys and a research team from the Cockrell School "spoofed" a yacht using a custom-made GPS device.
- Understanding DroughtAs Texans look for ways to prepare for the next big drought, Jackson School scientists are looking to the past
- When Will My Computer Understand Me?Humans get the difference between "charging" a battery and "charging" a client, but computers may not. Linguis
- 5 Secrets to a Happier and Healthier ThanksgivingOur dietician's surprising words of wisdom will help you sail through the Thanksgiving holiday healthy and gui
- A Burnt Orange ThanksgivingBurnt orange foods are packed with vitamins, minerals and Longhorn pride. See which foods our nutrition expert
- Cracking the Genetic Code of Brain TumorsEvery tumor is unique genetically, and understanding that better could lead to the development of more persona
- Diagnosing DisparitiesProfessor champions equal access to breast cancer screening to save African American women's lives.
- Forgotten BrainsFor more than 20 years, a collection of nearly 100 human brains went unnoticed in a closet in the back of a UT
- Going organic?Lydia Steinman in the Department of Nutritional Sciences talks about the meditative joy of gardening and busts
- Happy Valentine’s Day to Me?One of the best ways to keep the love fires burning is first to be kinder to yourself, says education research
- High-Tech Tattoos Redefine Health Care SolutionsBio-integrated electronic tattoos, which cling to the skin without adhesive and transmit vital signs wirelessl
- How Do You Reinvent Health Care?Start by re-imagining medical education, which is what drew Dell Med School Dean Clay Johnston to Austin. "We
- How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions – Really!Maintain your exercise routine, negotiate effectively and break bad habits, with help from UT researchers.
- How-To Video Shares Heart Disease ResearchICES researchers model a potential groundbreaking treatment for heart attacks, then create an animated video t
- In Search of Peace in the War on Breast CancerBiomedical engineering researchers say training cancer cells to behave normally may be a better approach than
- Molecular Matchmaking for Drug DiscoveryStill from a video clip produced by the Computational Visualization Center at The University of Texas at Austi
- School (Lab) SchoolThe Child and Family Laboratory supports high-quality experiences for young kids and research and teaching for
- School of Human Ecology Celebrates CentennialFrom nutritional sciences and human development to textiles and apparel, the School of Human Ecology has a lot
- Stopping Cancer in its TracksFor those affected by cancer, it may seem as though the fight for the cure has been waged forever with no end
- The Pleasure PrincipleNew neuroscience research that shows cocaine abuse hijacks the brain's reward system could lead to new drug-th
- The Therapist Will Skype You NowFor homebound seniors, video chats offer "life-changing" treatment for depression, study shows. Learn more.
- Twenty Years of Diabetes Research in the Rio Grande ValleyMany of the participants in Sharon Brown’s diabetes programs lived in colonias, makeshift communities without
- Weekly Readings: Quantifying SelfNeuroscientist Russell Poldrack is in the middle of a yearlong quest to study a single human brain — his own.
- Anxiety in political advertisingIn this Elections 2012 analysis, Assistant Professor of Government Bethany Albertson explains how candidates t
- Business, Higher Education, Civil Rights Groups Support University in Supreme Court CaseAmicus briefs have been filed with the United States Supreme Court in support of The University of Texas at Au
- Cultivating StatehoodConstitute, a new resource from Google with help from government scholar Zachary Elkins, puts the world's cons
- Future Attorneys Provide Pro Bono ServiceLaw students traveled to the Rio Grande Valley in January to help undocumented immigrants apply for the Deferr
- Headliners: Tracking Energy in HollywoodFrom "Energy at the Movies" to bombing North Korea, the research and opinions of UT faculty members captured t
- Horns in AfricaAfrica has done the least to contribute to climate change but will suffer the most from it. LBJ School student
- Obama’s Reelection Chances by the NumbersDaniel Hamermesh Daniel Hamermesh is the Sue Killam Professor in the Foundations of Economics. A nationally kn
- Opening the Black Box on EducationThe LBJ School’s Center for Health and Social Policy examines high-stakes accountability and the future of Tex
- Operation DiplomacyWith the military carrying out much of U.S. foreign policy, LBJ School Dean Robert Hutchings and Professor Jer
- Opinion: America’s Promise is Possible"Our Civil Rights legacy should be that we ensured equality through policies and laws that outlawed discrimina
- Opinion: Congress Should End Immigrant Detention QuotasThe burgeoning business of immigrant detention is an overlooked and critical civil rights issue that demands o
- Photo Gallery: Civil Rights SummitGo up-close and behind-the-scenes at the historic Civil Rights Summit, held on campus at the LBJ Library April
- President Obama, the ladies’ manIn this Elections 2012 analysis, Government scholar Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto explains why the presumptive
- President Powers on Fisher Case BriefAUSTIN, Texas — Today, the University of Texas at Austin filed its brief to the United States Supreme Court as
- Subiendo Program Admits Students for 2013 AcademySubiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders has chosen 80 high school students for its annual summer program. The
- Supreme Court Case Puts Affirmative Action Issue Back in National Media SpotlightAs the U.S. Supreme Court convened its 2012 session Oct. 1, national media outlets previewed upcoming high-pro
- The Texas primary really does matterIn this Elections 2012 analysis, Center for Politics and Governance Director Sherri Greenberg discusses the im
- UT Law Mock Trial Team Wins National CompetitionThe team won the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition for second time in three ye
- We are in the general nowIn this latest Elections 2012 analysis, Center for Politics and Governance Director Sherri Greenberg explains
- Where to See the Civil Rights SummitAll the tickets may be spoken for, but you can still watch the speeches and panels, thanks to extensive livest
- A New World PopeMexican history scholar Matthew Butler shares his insights about Catholicism in Latin America and the installa
- A Toy’s StoryMcCombs School students trace products on the shelves at Target all the way back to their source — the factori
- Building Global Community, Creating Local OpportunityDr. Ge Chen, assistant vice president of the university’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, and
- Converting pessimism into hopeUndergraduate researcher Ben Weiss used a Senate of College Councils grant to travel to Zambia and further his
- Foreign policy won’t impact the 2012 election? Think againForeign policy will factor into the November election despite the emphasis in this election cycle on the econo
- Getting ahead with online coursesContinuing and Innovative Education's University Extension lets students earn college credit from anywhere in
- Horns in AfricaA traditional African fishing dhow off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Christian Peratsakis came to the
- How primary is foreign policy?Even if foreign policy is a secondary concern to the economy in the upcoming election, events on the world sta
- International Experiences Take Students Out of Their “Bubbles”Through study abroad programs and a diverse population of international students and scholars, Longhorns are e
- Michener Grad’s Debut Among Year’s BestKevin Powers' novel about two soldiers in the Iraq War has garnered praise and prizes since its Sept. 11 relea
- Online Journalism: Pros and Cons of Digital DisruptionRecent news events have shone a spotlight on how technology affects the 24-hour news cycle, from inaccurate tw
- Photo Gallery: International Road TripBrowse this stunning photography collection and see the world through the eyes — and lenses — of the students
- Reflections on MLK’s “I Have a Dream”To mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, scholars, staff and students reflect o
- Strange politics and the role of journalistsJournalism Professor Tom Johnson asks, "When the going gets weird, should reporters be truth vigilantes?" He o
- Teaching and Learning in ChinaKicking their summer off with a trip to China, a group of Longhorns learned about social entrepreneurship and
- Witnesses to civil rights era lifeAt the Briscoe Center, explore the historically significant photography by R.C. Hickman and Calivin Littlejohn
- 40 Hours to Transform UTShow your Longhorn pride and be a part of history. Give to UT on April 3-4 to help us reach our goal of raisin
- 40 for 40 Debut Sets UT Fundraising RecordThe 40 Hours for the Forty Acres campaign hoped to raise $40,000 for UT. In true Longhorn spirit, students, al
- Alumni Artist Brings Skater Culture to VACArtist-in-residence Michael Sieben, BFA '99, has created an underground skateboard world in the Visual Arts Ce
- April 16 Tower Lighting Honors The Daily TexanThe lighting celebrates the Texan being named Best Newspaper by the College Media Association.
- How Do You Reinvent Health Care?Start by re-imagining medical education, which is what drew Dell Med School Dean Clay Johnston to Austin. "We
- Looking Back at the Civil Rights SummitBrowse images, quotes and observations from the summit, including student reactions to this historic gathering
- March 20 Tower Lighting Honors Outstanding Faculty and StaffThe Tower will glow orange to celebrate recipients of the Civitatis Award, Arno Nowotny Medal and the Presiden
- Opinion: America’s Promise is Possible"Our Civil Rights legacy should be that we ensured equality through policies and laws that outlawed discrimina
- Opinion: Congress Should End Immigrant Detention QuotasThe burgeoning business of immigrant detention is an overlooked and critical civil rights issue that demands o
- Opinion: LBJ’s Legacy Lives OnRobert Hutchings, dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, draws on LBJ's legacy to empower a new generation
- Photo Gallery: Civil Rights SummitGo up-close and behind-the-scenes at the historic Civil Rights Summit, held on campus at the LBJ Library April
- Photo Gallery: International Road TripBrowse this stunning photography collection and see the world through the eyes — and lenses — of the students
- President Powers Named UC Berkeley Alumnus of the YearPowers was chosen for his work as a champion for public higher education. See a video about Powers' experience
- Research: Where Knowledge is CreatedUndergraduates' projects are the focus Research Week (April 14-18). We've highlighted some health-related rese
- Students’ Successes Recognized at Honors DayCongratulations to members of the class of 2014 being recognized Saturday, April 12, at Honors Day. The Tower
- Tower Celebrates Women’s Track ChampionshipThe women's track team won the 2014 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship. It's their sixth Big 12 title
- Tower Darkens March 29 for Earth HourThe Tower will go dark Saturday evening to show the university's support for Earth Hour 2014, a global event d
- Tweeting History, One Haiku at a TimeCan Twitter capture the complex narratives of American history? Follow along as noted UT historian H.W. Brands
- Watch: Buzzworthy Longhorn PerformancesUT student musicians have captured the national spotlight, with recent stints on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “America
- Where to See the Civil Rights SummitAll the tickets may be spoken for, but you can still watch the speeches and panels, thanks to extensive livest
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