Feb. 29 Renée Zellweger, College of Liberal Arts graduate, wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
Renee Zellweger, a native Texan and a 1992 graduate of the university's College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, was awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her role as Ruby Thewes in 'Cold Mountain.'Feb. 27 Internationally recognized artist Kerry James Marshall receives award from university’s College of Fine Arts
Marcia Gay Harden, a 1980 graduate of the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, and Renee Zellweger, a 1992 graduate of the university's College of Liberal Arts, have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscars by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Feb. 26 College of Communication names associate dean of student affairs; Bernstein to assume post vacated with Quinn retirement
Dr. Mark Bernstein, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named associate dean of student affairs for the College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin.Feb. 24 Hogg Foundation for Mental Health announces new directions
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has announced a significant restructuring of its mission, goals, and funding priorities in an effort to effect improvements in the quality of mental health services, research, policy and education throughout Texas and the nation.Feb. 23 Spring 2004 enrollment decreases at The University of Texas at Austin
The preliminary spring 2004 enrollment total at The University of Texas at Austin is 48,539 students, an 853 student (1.7 percent) decrease from spring 2003, according to Maryann Ruddock, interim assistant vice president and director of the university's Office of Institutional Research.Feb. 23 Alums Marcia Gay Harden, Renée Zellweger nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscars
Marcia Gay Harden, a 1980 graduate of the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, and Renee Zellweger, a 1992 graduate of the university's College of Liberal Arts, have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscars by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Feb. 19 Researchers successfully force evolutionary leap; Findings have ramifications for biotechnology industry
Engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan have forced an unprecedented evolutionary leap in E. coli bacteria, and findings from their study could have ramifications on protein production for the biotechnology industry.Feb. 18 The University of Texas at Austin to host Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas
The University of Texas at Austin is expected to attract thousands of visitors from across the state for the annual Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 6.Feb. 12 Decapitating flies taking hold around Austin; Insects could control imported fire ants
Efforts to control the spread of imported fire ants with a natural enemy appear to be making headway in Austin and elsewhere in Texas, based on recent observations by University of Texas at Austin biologists.Feb. 12 NAEA honors visual art studies professor for work with underprivileged multiethnic communities
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) has selected Dr. Christopher Adejumo, associate professor of visual art studies in the College of Fine Arts' Department of Art and Art History, as the recipient of the 2004 J. Eugene Grigsby Jr. Award.Feb. 10 Project 2004 volunteers from The University of Texas at Austin to help revitalize Montopolis Neighborhood Saturday, Feb. 14
Project 2004, one of the nation's largest one-day service events involving student and community members, will bring together more than 2,000 volunteers from The University of Texas at Austin on Saturday (Feb. 14) to work clearing brush, landscaping playgrounds and picking up trash in the Montopolis neighborhood of southeast Austin.Feb. 6 College of Communication dean resigns to take position as executive vice chancellor & provost at California-Riverside
Dr. Ellen Wartella, dean of the College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin since 1993, has accepted the position of executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of California Riverside, effective July 1.
