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Texas Exes Awards Highest Honor to Liberal Arts Alumni
Two alumni recognized for professional achievement and service to the university
Intellectual Entrepreneurship Receives National Award for Serving Latinos
Interdisciplinary consortium earns $5,000 for excellence in education
Education Notes: Islamic History and Culture Experts
Experts are available to discuss the Islamic faith from a variety of perspectives
Latino USA Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Coverage of New Immigrant Families
KUT Radio, Center for Mexican American Studies produce nationally-recognized radio program
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Students Making A Difference: Working for Nonprofits in Developing Countries
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Feature
The Arab world comprises more than 300 million people in 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a rich and diverse culture, but one few Americans are familiar with.
While more than one million Arabs live in the United States, the majority live in five states, California, New York, Michigan, Florida and New Jersey, so Arabic language and culture remain quite foreign for many Americans.