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Researchers examine issues from competition psychology and doping, to race, gender and Chinese culture
Air Force Major Dies in Training Crash near Guam
Memorial fund honors psychology alumnus
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Feature
Riots, Rugby and the President of Brazil
For University of Texas at Austin alumnus Brian Winter, the journey from humble newsroom intern to presidential confidant began with a plane ticket and a penchant for the unknown.
Inspired by study abroad stints in Spain, Guatemala and Argentina, Winter (Spanish and history '99) moved to Buenos Aires immediately after graduation. He imagined a best-case scenario in which he taught English there for six months before returning to Texas. But plans soon changed.