 | Intellectual Entrepreneurship Receives National Award for Serving LatinosInterdisciplinary consortium earns $5,000 for excellence in educationAUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 20, 2008- The Intellectual Entrepreneurship Pre-Graduate School Internship Program (IE) earned a 2008 Example of Excellence at the Graduate Level award from the national education nonprofit organization, ¡Excelencia! In Education. More...Learn more about the IE program...Learn more about ¡Excelencia! In Education... |
 | Education Notes: Islamic History and Culture ExpertsExperts are available to discuss the Islamic faith from a variety of perspectivesAUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 14, 2008- Followers of the faith of Islam will celebrate Ramadan, one of the religion's most important observances, beginning at sunset Aug. 31 through Sept. 30. Scholars at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss the Islamic faith, history and culture from a variety of perspectives. More...Visit the Department of Religious Studies...Find more experts... |
 | Latino USA Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Coverage of New Immigrant FamiliesKUT Radio, Center for Mexican American Studies produce nationally-recognized radio programAUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 11, 2008- The Marguerite Casey Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to Latino USA, the premier English-language public radio newsmagazine covering Latino news and culture, to enable the program to expand its coverage of the experiences of immigrant families in America. More...Visit Latino USA online...Learn more about the Center for Mexican American Studies... |
 | Experts Available to Discuss the 2008 Olympic GamesResearchers examine issues from competition psychology and doping, to race, gender and Chinese cultureAUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 4, 2008- The 2008 Summer Olympic Games will be held Aug. 8-24 in Beijing, China. More than 10,000 athletes are expected to compete in the games, including 18 current or former University of Texas at Austin student-athletes. More...Find more experts... |
 | Air Force Major Dies in Training Crash near GuamMemorial fund honors psychology alumnusAUSTIN, Texas -July 28, 2008- United States Air Force Maj. Christopher Cooper (B.A. '97, Psychology) died June 21 in an Air Force training crash. Cooper, 33, was serving as the commander of a six-man Raider 21 aircrew aboard a B-52 bomber when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean 30 miles northwest of Guam. More...Read the Austin American-Statesman story (subscription)... |
 | Liberal Arts Athletes Headed to the OlympicsFour students and alumni gear up to compete in BeijingAUSTIN, Texas -July 23, 2008- Four College of Liberal Arts students and alumni will stamp their passports to Beijing, China to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games Aug. 8-24. More...Learn more about Texas Longhorns athletics... |
 | Researcher Leads Underwater Archeological Expedition in Gulf of MexicoC. Andrew Hemmings will search for submerged evidence of first AmericansAUSTIN, Texas -July 14, 2008- C. Andrew Hemmings, research associate of the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) at The University of Texas at Austin, will lead an underwater archeological expedition July 30 to Aug. 12 in the Gulf of Mexico to search for submerged evidence of the first Americans. More...Visit the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory... |
 | Education Notes: Music and Summer Culture ExpertsResearchers discuss music history, psychology, teaching and industry practicesAUSTIN, Texas -July 10, 2008- Music is an important part of summer. Each season, children enroll in music lessons and concert-lovers flock to music festival such as Bonnaroo in Nashville, Lollapalooza in Chicago and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. More...Find more experts... |
