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Ten to Read Again: Look back at some of the stories that showed the university's impact in 2007
Seeking Asylum: Law faculty, students at Immigration Clinic work to free detained families at controversial facility
Books that Changed America: Scholars explore seven seminal works that shaped our nation's history
The Changing Faces of Adoption: Combining ethnicities and cultures, modern adoption approaches can foster loving families, researchers say
A Battle on Many Fronts: Researchers wield variety of weapons in race against development, spread of infectious diseases
Those Who Can, Do: Math and science teacher prep program becomes national model, celebrates 10th birthday
On the Road...Again: Transportation engineer's plan could relieve roadway crowding by encouraging trips at off-peak times
La Llorona's Revenge: The wailing ghost of the Southwest haunts canvasses, celluloid and cyberspace
Translating the Arab World: Language, religion and culture are keys to understanding diverse region, scholars say
Digging It: Science academy inspires underrepresented students and next generation of earth scientists
Pasion por Peliculas: Film professor examines how Latinos are countering stereotypes in Hollywood cinema
Global Solutions: From terrorism to killer epidemics, new Strauss Center addresses the world's most pressing challenges
Listen in on History: Untold stories of African American experience in Austin preserved in oral history project
Ain't Misbehavin': Structured play teaches behavior alternatives and life skills to children with autism
Dose of Reality: Can Internet prescription drug purchases endanger your health?
Surfing All the Channels: Media Research Lab taps into consumer behavior to measure advertising effectiveness
Gone To Texas: Texas-sized welcome for new students marks start of academic year
Remixing Mozart: Professors and students use robotics and electronics to reinvigorate an 18th century opera
Summer Vocation: In Texas and around the globe, faculty, staff and students spend summer making an impact
The Perfect FIT: From couch potatoes to world-class athletes, Fitness Institute of Texas helps them achieve their fitness goals
Thanks for the Memory: Researcher helps older adults boost powers of recall and stay mentally fit
Deep Roots?: New DNA tests may reveal your ancestry, but researchers urge caution when interpreting results
The Great Escape: Lose yourself this summer with first-class books selected by faculty and staff
Alaska Bound: Students bike 4,500 miles across continent to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer
The Good, the Bad and the Intuition: Our 'more fun equals less good' instincts affect purchases, food choices, even happiness, studies show
Words Fail Me: Foreign language anxiety crippling for some students, says scholar
A Time for Texas: Class of 2007 graduates seize the moment, creating change in their own communities and around the world
Rooted in Green: Public discourse is key to maintaining environmental resources for the future, professor says
Living Newspapers: High schoolers bring current events to life in curriculum adapting 1930s theater project to the classroom
Supreme Persuasion: Through law clinics, faculty and students beat the odds by bringing unprecedented number of cases before the Supreme Court
Compassionate Lens: From the back roads of Texas to the streets of Sicily, acclaimed photographer Russell Lee captured the dignity of the human spirit
Time Travelers: With interactive documentary project, Austin is first city in nation to put its history into citizens' hands
Passport to the Arts: ArtesAmericas leads teachers on adventure of a lifetime to bring culture of Mexico into their classrooms
Mom Needs an 'A': Hovering, hyper-involved parents the topic of landmark study
Exploring the Dark: Astronomers race to understand mysterious energy that makes up more than 70 percent of the universe
Seeding the Future: In global conservation project, Wildflower Center preserves bluebonnets, prickly pear and other flora for generations to come
Opening Credits: From editing to set design, Film Institute's production company gives students key roles bringing 'Elvis and Anabelle' to the big screen
The Biggest Open House in Texas: Coming from every corner of the state, Texans embark on new adventures at Explore UT
History Gets Real: Web-based resource gives 20th-century presidents center stage
Language of Love: From diaries to online chats, writing about your romantic relationship may help it last, researchers find
Dynamics of Difference: Is race always central to the work of an African American artist?
Equal Opportunities?: Mentorship benefits both women and men, but does not lead to equal pay, researchers find
Critical Influence: In an African nation where one in five has HIV, communicators tap unexpected channels to deliver life-saving messages
Redefine the Finish Line: Overemphasis on athletic success may limit academic pursuits for African American children
Child's Play: Demise of play bodes ill for healthy child development, researcher says

  Updated 7 January 2008
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