Aug. 31 First Harrington Fellowship Award winners announced at The University of Texas at Austin
Four faculty members from Texas, California and Spain and nine graduate students from around the nation have been named to the first class of the prestigious Harrington Fellows program at The University of Texas at Austin.Aug. 24 Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher donates $4 million to The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin today announced a gift of $4 million from Herb Kelleher, founder and chairman of the board of Southwest Airlines.Aug. 23 Electrical suspension system developed at UT Austin reduces vibration, increases top speed of test vehicles
An electrical suspension system for cars and trucks developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has demonstrated a fivefold reduction of shock and vibration to the passengers, double the off-road top speed and better handling in cornering, all resulting in improved off-road fuel economy.Aug. 21 UT News Briefs: UT Child Care Center; DuPont donation
For the second year in a row, the University of Texas Child Care Center is expanding its regular day-care program to include child care for families attending UT home football games this season. Child care for children ages 3 to 12 will be available beginning Sept. 1 for all home games. Remaining dates for University of Texas home games this year are Sept. 8 and 29, Oct. 20 and Nov. 10. The center, on the south side of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, will open an hour and a half before the game and remain open for an hour and a half after the game. Snacks and activities will be provided. Parents should pack a lunch or dinner. The cost of this service is $45 for the first child and $25 for each sibling.Aug. 13 Texas-style welcoming activities planned for new students at The University of Texas at Austin
New students to The University of Texas at Austin will receive a Texas-size welcome Aug. 28 during Gone to Texas 2001 activities on the South Terrace of the Main Building. The 5th annual event provides students with a glimpse into the university's many traditions and resources on the night before fall classes begin.Aug. 13 Latinos and a Changing America radio program by Latino USA to be aired during Hispanic Heritage Month beginning Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month and Latinos’ contributions to the United States will be recognized in a one-hour special program, <i>Latinos and a Changing America,</i> that begins Sept. 15 on Latino USA, a production partnership of KUT Radio at The University of Texas at Austin.Aug. 9 National Center for Educational Accountability approved by University of Texas System regents
The University of Texas at Austin, Just for the Kids Inc. and the Education Commission of the States have formed a partnership to create the National Center for Educational Accountability, the first national research and policy center focused on using systematic assessment to improve schools.Aug. 8 UT News Briefs
Division of Student Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin receives grant to assist first generation, low-income students and students with disabilitiesAug. 1 Animals have personalities, emotions and thoughts, just as humans do, UT Austin psychologist says
Yet, there is no reason to believe that natural selection shapes only physical traits, Gosling said.
