Recent Features
Researchers explore the role of religion in mobilizing African American and Latino voters
Politicians Court Latino Voters
Professor sees little change since Fidel ceded power to his brother
From their views on the White House to the playground, children need mentors' help to reject stereotypes
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Web Features
Each year, the Office of Public Affairs highlights Liberal Arts faculty, research and programs in feature stories on the university homepage.
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Faculty
Translating the Arab World
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. Read the story......
Students
Plan II Student Combats Sex Trafficking in Southeast Asia
While interning for International Justice Mission, a human rights organization in Washington, D.C., Christine Nguyen happened to see Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walking through the corridors of the Capitol building.
Instead of letting the Secretary of State pass her by, the Plan II/government/business honors/management student introduced herself and asked Rice what she was doing to end human rights violations in India and Asia. Read the story...
Alumni
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. Read the story...