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Recent News About The University of Texas at Austin
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Brian Smith appointed CFO at UT Austin starting January 2025
The University of Texas at Austin has announced the appointment of Brian Smith as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025.
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University launches center for leveraging private capital in public infrastructure
A new center focused on capital market financing for public infrastructure projects has been launched by the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
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University develops advanced thermal interface material for improved electronics cooling
A new cooling technology developed by a team at The University of Texas at Austin could significantly impact heat management in electronic devices, ranging from semiconductors to large data centers. The researchers have created a "thermal interface material" that efficiently removes heat from high-powered electronics, potentially reducing the need for extensive cooling systems. This innovative material, composed of liquid metal and aluminum nitride, surpasses current commercial materials in conducting heat.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes
Consuming ultra-processed foods, such as diet sodas, packaged crackers, certain cereals, and yogurts, is linked to higher blood sugar levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This finding comes from a study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. The research was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Tito's donation aids UT researchers in tracking ultrafast electrons
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are developing a new instrument to advance the understanding of electron behavior in nanomaterials, with significant support from Love, Tito's. This development is seen as a potential breakthrough in materials science, which could pave the way for innovations like quantum computers and highly efficient solar cells.
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Astronomers race against time to capture image of exoplanet near star
Planet AF Lep b has become a focal point for astronomers due to its unique characteristics. In 2023, it was identified as the lowest-mass planet outside our solar system to be directly observed and have its mass measured using astrometry. This technique involves tracking the subtle movements of a host star over time to understand more about orbiting companions.
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New lab in Texas helps communities adapt to extreme weather challenges
A new Extreme Weather Adaptation Lab has been launched in Austin, Texas, aimed at assisting community leaders across the state in addressing challenges related to extreme weather conditions. This initiative is particularly focused on under-resourced and rural communities facing issues such as heat, drought, flooding, wildfires, and severe storms. Hosted by the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, the lab offers year-round training opportunities and research to help leaders make informed decisions.
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University of Texas plans major restoration project for historic campus tower
The University of Texas is set to begin a multiyear project to restore its historic Tower, which has been a significant symbol of the institution since its completion in 1937. The project, named "Our Tower: The Next 100 Years," was approved by the University of Texas System Board of Regents with a budget of $70 million and will start its exterior restoration in November.
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AI model developed at UT Austin aims to revolutionize protein-based therapies
A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to improve treatments and preventive strategies in medicine. This AI model, named EvoRank, leverages evolutionary processes to design protein-based therapies and vaccines.
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UniversityofTexasatAustinclimbstoNo7amongpublicuniversities
The University of Texas at Austin has climbed to No. 7 among public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings, maintaining its position as the top public university in Texas. The institution also rose to No. 30 overall among both public and private universities.
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UT Austin expands Longhorn Live initiative with new projects
The University of Texas at Austin has announced new projects under its Longhorn Live: the Live Music Initiative. This initiative aims to expand live music experiences on campus and integrate the university into Austin's music community. The new phase includes hosting a songwriter in residence, refreshing the Cactus Cafe, elevating student musicians, creating music-focused events, launching the Longhorn Piano Project, and supporting HAAM Benefit Day.
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UT Austin sees record highs in applications enrollment graduation rates
AUSTIN, Texas — Student demand and performance at The University of Texas at Austin continue to reach all-time highs, according to data collected on the 12th class day of the Fall 2024 term. The number of freshman applications increased by 10% for the second straight year, and enrollment reached a record high for the third consecutive year. This year’s four-year graduation rate, based on students who began college with remote learning during the pandemic, continued a decade-long upward trend.
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UT Austin leads new AI institute for cosmic discovery
The University of Texas at Austin has been chosen to lead a new institute that harnesses artificial intelligence to explore some of the leading mysteries of the universe, including dark matter and the fundamentals related to the search for life. Housed in UT’s Oden Institute for Computational Sciences and Engineering, the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins will be funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Simons Foundation. Its mission is to develop AI technologies for astronomical research to advance our understanding of the cosmos and accelerate the...
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President emphasizes talent in state of university address
AUSTIN, Texas — During his annual State of the University address, President Jay Hartzell focused on themes around expanding the definition of student success, leveraging the breadth and depth of UT, and recruiting elite talent to the University. The event took place on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at UT’s historic and recently renovated Hogg Memorial Auditorium.
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University of Texas launches undergraduate robotics honors program
The University of Texas at Austin has introduced what is believed to be the first undergraduate robotics program in the country that allows high school students to apply directly as part of their freshman admissions application. The honors program will integrate students as soon as they arrive on campus into the immersive and interdisciplinary curriculum, which includes hands-on research, engineering and computer science coursework, and participation in UT’s top-ranked Texas Robotics’ events and programs.
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Newly discovered antibody neutralizes all known COVID-19 variants
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.
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Study links lower levels of loneliness to face-to-face interactions among elderly
In-person contact helps lead to lower levels of loneliness in older people, but other ways of staying in touch, such as phoning, emailing or texting, are not as effective in lowering loneliness, a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan have found.
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Study reveals microbial origins behind human immune defenses
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys to fight it were passed down from microbial ancestors billions of years ago. According to new research from The University of Texas at Austin, two key elements of our innate immune system came from a group of microbes called Asgard archaea.
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University launches new school focused on civic leadership
The University of Texas at Austin's School of Civic Leadership is now accepting applications for its inaugural class, set to enroll in Fall 2025. This institution is among the first in a growing number of civics-focused colleges, institutes, and initiatives launched at public universities across the United States. The goal is to prepare students for civic responsibility through the study of America’s founding principles, economic foundations, and history.
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UT Austin expands West Campus Ambassadors program after successful first year
The University of Texas at Austin has extended its West Campus Ambassadors program to a second year and expanded its specialized safety, cleaning, and hospitality services to cover a larger area. This announcement follows a successful first year for the team dedicated to revitalizing Austin’s West Campus neighborhood, which is home to more than 20,000 UT students each academic year and frequented by thousands of university employees and visitors.