Sept. 17 Increased undergraduate student retention is key to record enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin
Enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin reached a record-setting total of 50,613 this fall, primarily because of increases in the retention of undergraduate students.Sept. 13 Faulkner's State of the University Address will outline achievements, goals for The University of Texas at Austin
Larry R. Faulkner, president of The University of Texas at Austin, will give his annual <i>State of the University Address</i> at 3 p.m., Friday (Sept. 14), at Jessen Auditorium in Homer P. Rainey Hall near the Littlefield Fountain as part of a celebration commemorating the university's 118th birthday.Sept. 13 Second annual TIES conference on Friday highlights Texas novice teacher retention crisis
Dr. Leslie Huling, a leading authority on the teacher retention crisis in Texas, will make a keynote presentation at the second annual University of Texas at Austin College of Education Teacher Induction & Education Support (TIES) Novice Teacher Conference.Sept. 13 The University of Texas at Austin to close at noon Friday, ceremony in observance of National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims of terrorist attacks to be held at 12:15 p.m., Friday, on Main Mall; UT@118 ceremony postponed, UT Tower to be darkened through the weekend
In observance of President George W. Bush’s proclamation designating Friday (Sept. 14) as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States, The University of Texas at Austin will close at noon. Previously scheduled events associated with the UT@118 ceremony and University President Larry R. Faulkner’s State of the University Address have been postponed, as have events sponsored by the Texas Exes associated with the university’s 118th birthday celebration. A new date has not been set.Sept. 11 Candlelight vigil for victims of today's national tragedy to be conducted at The University of Texas at Austin
A candlelight vigil, open to The University of Texas at Austin community, will be held in memory of victims of the national tragedy that occurred this morning (Sept. 11).Sept. 11 UT Austin Tower to be darkened in memory of victims of national tragedy
The Tower at The University of Texas at Austin will be darkened this evening (Sept. 11) in the wake of the horrific events in New York, Washington and elsewhere. The darkening will be visible after sunset, with a white rim of light at the top and around the Tower observation deck and a dark band in between. Most of the Tower structure, including the clock faces, also will be dark.Sept. 10 Andrew Dillon to be dean of University of Texas Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Dr. Andrew Dillon has been named the new dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at The University of Texas at Austin, effective Jan. 1, 2002.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.
