 | 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. Find more experts...Visit the Center for Mexican American Studies... |
 | Researchers examine back-to-school health and safety AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 25, 2008- Back-to-school season brings first-day jitters, peer pressure and, for new college students, the dreaded weight gain known as the "freshman 15." Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from preventing college binge-drinking to developing social skills. Meet the experts... |
 | Texas Exes Awards Highest Honor to Liberal Arts Alumni Two alumni recognized for professional achievement and service to the university AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 22, 2008- The Texas Exes announced the recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the association's highest honor for alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and through service to the university. The six honorees for 2008 include two alumni of the College of Liberal Arts. Learn more about the recipients…Visit Texas Exes… |
 | Intellectual Entrepreneurship Receives National Award for Serving Latinos Interdisciplinary consortium earns $5,000 for excellence in education AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 20, 2008- The Intellectual Entrepreneurship Pre-Graduate School Internship Program (IE), part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, earned a 2008 Example of Excellence at the Graduate Level award from the national education nonprofit organization, ¡Excelencia! In Education. Learn more about the IE program...Learn more about ¡Excelencia! In Education... |
 | Education Notes: Islamic History and Culture Experts Experts are available to discuss the Islamic faith from a variety of perspectives AUSTIN, 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. Visit the Department of Religious Studies...Find more experts... |
 | Latino USA Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Coverage of New Immigrant Families KUT Radio, Center for Mexican American Studies produce nationally-recognized radio program AUSTIN, 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. Visit Latino USA online...Learn more about the Center for Mexican American Studies... |
