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New Fossil Reveals Primates Lingered in Texas

Climate provided refuge for diminishing population

AUSTIN, Texas -Oct 13, 2008- More than 40 million years ago, primates preferred Texas to northern climates that were significantly cooling, according to new fossil evidence discovered by Chris Kirk, physical anthropologist at The University of Texas at Austin.

Children Aware of White Male Monopoly on White House

Youngest citizens say exclusion due to voter prejudice

AUSTIN, 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.

Experts Available for Stories Related to Halloween, Dia de los Muertos

Professors research vampires, ghosts and witches

AUSTIN, 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.

Economists Analyze Nation's Financial Crisis

Professors discuss possible solutions for current economic problems

AUSTIN, 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.

Health Notes: Depression and Prevention During the Holidays

Researchers examine the science of mental health

AUSTIN, 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.

Professor Earns Guatemala's Highest Literary Prize

Arturo Arias honored for lifetime achievement

AUSTIN, 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.

Vice Provost Testifies in Congressional Hearing about 'Critical' Languages

Givens highlights Arabic, Hindi and Urdu flagships

Washington, 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.

Health Notes: Hispanics Face Unique Challenges

Researchers examine the science and sociology of Hispanic health

AUSTIN, 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.

Education Notes: Experts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Scholars are available to discuss Latino history, culture, literature and politics

AUSTIN, 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.

Experts at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss a range of topics from Latinos in the media and Mexican-American folklore, to Latino history and politics.

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