Sept. 14 Goldenberg withdraws her acceptance as UT provost
President Larry R. Faulkner of The University of Texas at Austin announced today that Dr. Edie N. Goldenberg, recently named executive vice president and provost, has withdrawn her acceptance and will not assume duties in Austin. Goldenberg recently has encountered health problems requiring treatment over time.Sept. 10 UT to hold international conference on human rights and communication
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, veteran human rights activists, scholars and journalists from around the world will gather at The University of Texas at Austin on Oct. 16-18 to discuss how best to get the word out internationally about human rights.Sept. 8 UT engineers achieve low-cost lasers
Using a new technology known as "quantum dots," engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a semiconductor laser that can compete with much more expensive lasers used for data transmission, but at the lower cost sought by the telecommunications industry to address growing internet traffic.Sept. 4 Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation,University of Texas at Austin sign memo of collaboration
Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corp. (LMER) has signed a memorandum of collaboration with The University of Texas at Austin for research, education and technology transfer activities related to applications of separation and chemical processing technology.Sept. 3 UT Austin Criminal Justice Center receives National Institute of Justice grant to study public order crime
The University of Texas Center for Criminology and Criminal Justice Research has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Justice to study public order crime in Austin using innovative crime mapping technology. The grant award is for $150,000 and will extend over an 18-month period.Sept. 2 Ford carves name on new Business School facility
The University of Texas Business School's new 10,290-square-foot interviewing facility will be named the Ford Career Center, reflecting a $1 million dollar pledge toward its financing from the Ford Motor Co. Fund. Completed in February, the 42-room suite will be dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday (Sept. 3).Sept. 2 Terry Wilson named executive directorof UT Austin's Office of Community Relations
Terry Wilson, who has served as associate director of the Office of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin for the past five years, has been appointed executive director of the University's Office of Community Relations.Aug. 27 Early figures show UT Austin School of Law draws more minority students
Several initiatives undertaken by The University of Texas at Austin School of Law's Office of Admissions have resulted in an increase in the number of African American and Mexican American students entering law school here this year.Aug. 25 UT Austin language paramedic feels public's pain over use of grammar
Personally, Dr. Elisabeth Piedmont-Marton doesn't lose any sleep over other people's grammar. But she knows that some people do. In fact, she knows that a lot of people do.Aug. 25 Texas women in UT study learn keys to improving their quality of life while coping with multiple sclerosis
People who live with multiple sclerosis and other chronic conditions can improve their quality of life in a variety of ways, but experts agree there is a major need for more education on the subject.Aug. 24 Texas-style welcoming activities planned for students new to UT Austin
Students new to The University of Texas at Austin will be welcomed to their new home before they enter their first classroom.Aug. 18 Austin Technology Incubator loses promising director
Dr. Johan Gervais, newly appointed director of Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), died suddenly in his home in San Marcos on Sunday (Aug. 16). The cause was a heart attack. He was 42 years old.
