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New UT Austin School of Nursing dean: 'I am thrilled about the opportunity to return to further champion the mission and success of one of the top nursing schools in the nation.'
Eun-Ok Im has been chosen as the new dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin.
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UT Austin president: 'Our university has made great strides in its commitment to diversity and inclusion in recent years'
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) implemented a Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) to hire diverse faculty members.
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Hartzell on additional $45 million investment in Giant Magellan Telescope: 'The universe awaits!'
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) will make an additional $45 million investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in Chile, per a school-issued press release.
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Texas women's hoops lands former BYU guard Gonzales: 'Help us welcome Shaylee to the Forty Acres!'
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns women’s basketball team has strengthened its backcourt by signing former Brigham Young University (BYU) guard Shaylee Gonzales, according to a program-issued press release.
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Longhorns star infielder collects another accolade: 'Ivan Melendez put together a season to remember for baseball fans'
The awards just keep coming for University of Texas (UT) Longhorns first baseman Ivan Melendez.
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UT slugger Melendez wins accolade for best college baseball player: 'Texas now has the most winners of the trophy'
University of Texas (UT) Longhorns baseball player Ivan Melendez was awarded the 2022 Dick Howser Award on Friday, according to press releases issued by the program and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the body that presents the accolade.
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Fields on national title for UT men's golf: 'There are so many mountains we've had to climb'
The University of Texas Longhorns men's golf team won the program's fourth overall national championship earlier this month, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Pierce on UT baseball's 61st postseason appearance: 'It’s a tribute to these guys not giving in and just keep playing'
The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team's 61st overall NCAA tournament appearance will began on Friday (June 3) at 1 p.m. against the Air Force Falcons at the familiar confines of UFCU Disch-Falk Field, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
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UT on late resident feline: 'A welcoming friend on our campus for many years'
The University of Texas community is mourning the loss of Domino, the most well-known of the cats that roam the sprawling campus in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Scheffler on Masters triumph: 'It was just a dream of being here and competing'
The world's top-ranked golfer is also the winner of the sport's most prestigious tournament. Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported that University of Texas alum Scottie Scheffler emerged the winner of the 2022 Masters on Sunday (April 10).
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Floréal on Texas' first men’s track and field title: 'I don’t think you can put it into words'
The University of Texas Longhorns men's track and field program captured its first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship earlier this month, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN. The accomplishment fulfilled a goal sought by head coach Edrick Floréal: The distinction of being first, KXAN reported.
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'Time to dance': Texas women's basketball clinches second seed in NCAA Tournament
Experiencing the natural high from winning the Big XII title on Sunday, it was fitting the Texas Longhorns women's basketball learned their March Madness fate more than 30,000 feet from the ground.
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'It feels pretty awesome': Texas's Jaskaran Singh wins first-ever Jeopardy! National College Championship
When he was 13 years old, University of Texas senior finance and economics major Jaskaran Singh applied to become a contestant on "Jeopardy!"
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'I'm a normal guy': UT senior moves on to 'Jeopardy!' finals
"Who is Lady Chatterley?" By uttering that question in the final moments of the semifinals of Jeopardy's national college championship a few days ago, University of Texas senior finance and economics major Jaskaran Singh secured the opportunity to compete for the ultimate prize.
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'We believe we can return safely': UT responds to student leaders request for more COVID-19 safety protocols
Student leaders at the University of Texas at Austin are petitioning school authorities to implement more COVID-19 safety measures in the face of the omicron variant.
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'None of us expected what we're up against now': Texas AD supports embattled head football coach
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte released a statement of support for embattled head football coach Steve Sarkisian, blaming injuries and illness for the Longhorns' disappointing season.
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New law equips Texas hotels to help 'eliminate human trafficking’
Training has begun in preparation for a new Texas law aimed at increasing awareness and prevention of human trafficking.
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UT Austin statisticians win Mitchell Prize for research on language learning
A team of statisticians from the University of Texas at Austin has received the top award in the field, a Mitchell Prize.