 | Children Aware of White Male Monopoly on White HouseYoungest citizens say exclusion due to voter prejudiceAUSTIN, Texas -Oct 6, 2008- Challenging the idea that children live in a color or gender blind world, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin reveals most elementary-school-age children are aware there has been no female, African-American, or Hispanic President of the United States. And, many of the children attribute the lack of representation to discrimination. More...Visit the Gender and Racial Attitudes Lab... |
 | Experts Available for Stories Related to Halloween, Dia de los MuertosProfessors research vampires, ghosts and witchesAUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 6, 2008- University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss a range of topics related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), including ghosts, folklore, the occult, phobias, vampires and witchcraft. More... |
 | Economists Analyze Nation's Financial CrisisProfessors discuss possible solutions for current economic problemsAUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 6, 2008- The United States is in the midst of an economic crisis that is threatening the country's financial stability, as well as the global economy. The crisis began with a collapse in the subprime mortgage market, and, in short order, longstanding institutions such as Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, as well as several well-known banks, failed, filed for bankruptcy or were taken over. More... |
 | Health Notes: Depression and Prevention During the HolidaysResearchers examine the science of mental healthAUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 1, 2008- October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from preventing suicidal behavior to diagnosing and treating clinical depression. More...Find more experts... |
 | Professor Earns Guatemala's Highest Literary PrizeArturo Arias honored for lifetime achievementAUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 30, 2008- Arturo Arias, professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The University of Texas at Austin, has earned Guatemala's highest literary honor, the Miguel Angel Asturias National Literature Prize. More...Learn more about Professor Arias…Read the story in El Periodico... |
 | Vice Provost Testifies in Congressional Hearing about 'Critical' LanguagesGivens highlights Arabic, Hindi and Urdu flagshipsWashington, D.C. -Sept. 23, 2008- Terri Givens, vice provost and professor of government at The University of Texas at Austin, met with the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 23 to provide testimony about the university's collaboration with the National Security Education Program to increase the nation's foreign language capacity and meet the critical need for advanced Hindi, Urdu and Arabic speakers. More...Learn more about the hearing...Read more in the feature story "Translating the Arab World"... |
 | Health Notes: Hispanics Face Unique ChallengesResearchers examine the science and sociology of Hispanic healthAUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 16, 2008- Hispanic Heritage month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanics. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from language development to health services and treatment for minority populations. Meet the experts...Find more experts... |
 | Latest Issue of Liberal Arts Insider Now OnlineNewsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, new publicationsAUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 10, 2008- The Sept. issue of the Liberal Arts Insider is now online. The electronic newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, and new publications. Read the Insider... |
 | Education Notes: Experts for Hispanic Heritage MonthScholars are available to discuss Latino history, culture, literature and politicsAUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 8, 2008- The United States celebrates the history, culture and traditions of citizens who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and Latin America with National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15. More...Find more experts...Visit the Center for Mexican American Studies... |
