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The geological fingerprint of war
By Marc Airhart
Published: May 25Scientists find traces of the World War II D-Day invasion buried in the sands of Omaha Beach.
Science & Technology
The geological fingerprint of war
By Marc Airhart
Published: May 25Scientists find traces of the World War II D-Day invasion buried in the sands of Omaha Beach.
Campus & Community
Commencement in highlights
By Mason Jones
Published: May 25About 8,000 students graduated at the 129th spring commencement. Watch highlights from the ceremony with the fireworks as the grand finale.
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To the Class of 2012: Help make a better world
Published: May 22Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates delivered the 129th spring commencement address. Read and watch his speech to the Class of 2012.
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A poet borne from war
By Samantha Youngblood
Published: May 18Iraq War veteran Kevin Powers graduates this spring with an M.F.A. in writing amid accolades for his forthcoming novel "The Yellow Birds."
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The Class of 2012
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Singing the praise of science
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Highlighting economic development in India
A University of Texas at Austin economic development initiative in India received...
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Top scholars make their mark on the world
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Do you speak Texan?
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The pregnancy twofer
For more than 30 years, Michele Forman has been studying women’s health, with an...
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As an Iraq veteran and UT alumni myself, I congratulate you on the forthcoming publication of your novel. I wish you a long and rich career. Your success is indeed deserved.
Mr. Powers, thank you for your service to our country. I am glad that something positive could come out of your military experiences and I wish you much success with your writing career. Lana