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College Awards Keene Prize for Literature to Michener Center Graduate

George Brant wins for "Elephant's Graveyard"

AUSTIN, Texas -July 1, 2008- George Brant, a recent graduate of the James A. Michener Center for Writers at The University of Texas at Austin, has won the 2008 Keene Prize for Literature, one of the world's largest student literary prizes. Brant will receive $50,000. An additional $50,000 will be divided among three finalists.

Latin American Studies Professor John W. F. Dulles Dies

Son of former Secretary of State John F. Dulles studied history of Brazil

AUSTIN, Texas -June 25, 2008- John W. F. Dulles, professor of American and Latin American studies at The University of Texas at Austin, died June 23 at the age of 95. The son of former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles taught at the university for 45 years.

College of Liberal Arts Names Michael Stoff Director of Plan II

Associate professor of history has served as interim director since 2006

AUSTIN, Texas -June 16, 2008- Michael B. Stoff, associate professor of history at The University of Texas at Austin, will lead the nationally recognized Plan II Honors Program in the College of Liberal Arts. The distinguished teaching professor has been interim director since 2006.

Track and Field Athlete Ready for the Olympic Trials

Liberal Arts senior hopes to claim the gold medal in Beijing

Austin, Texas -June 16, 2008- After winning the men's 1,500-meter race at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, Leonel Manzano, a Spanish and Portuguese senior, is set to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials June 27-July 6 in Eugene, Ore.

Professor Inducted into Journalists' Hall of Fame

Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez cited for improving coverage of Latinos in the media

AUSTIN, Texas -June 5, 2008- Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, associate professor in the School of Journalism and affiliate of the Center for Mexican-American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, will be inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists' (NAHJ) Hall of Fame next month.

Texas Exes Recognizes Liberal Arts Alumni

Alumni honored for significant achievements in their careers and service to the university

AUSTIN, Texas -June 11, 2008- Two College of Liberal Arts alumni earned the 2008 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award.

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