Oct. 7 The University of Texas at Austin offers master class in comedy
The Department of Radio-Television-Film (RTF) at The University of Texas at Austin is giving students this fall the opportunity to create, develop, write and produce programming for National Lampoon Network, an independent college television network broadcast on more than 650 campuses nationwide.Oct. 6 Community College Leadership Program receives $3.7 million to help colleges improve student success rate
The Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) at The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded $3.7 million by the Lumina Foundation for Education to raise student success rates at colleges in seven states.Oct. 6 Community College Leadership Program honored for service to Texas
The Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) at The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded the 2005 Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal, an honor given to an individual or institution that has provided exceptional service to Texas higher education.Oct. 6 Artist concepts for bronze statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez placed on public display at The University of Texas at Austin
A decision will be made by the beginning of December on which artists will be commissioned to create bronze statues of two nationally recognized champions of civil rights that will be located on the main campus at The University of Texas at Austin.Oct. 6 PMA Library opens Co-op-funded study space
The John M. Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library (PMA) at The University of Texas at Austin has a new study space funded by the University Co-op.Oct. 5 Welch Foundation awards $3.5 million to fund new institute for drug development
The Welch Foundation has awarded $3.5 million to the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin to fund the Texas Institute for Drug and Diagnostic Development (TI-3D).Oct. 5 Environmental engineers at three universities team up to enhance environmental emphasis of engineering curricula
A collaborative research team led by Carnegie Mellon University's Cliff Davidson, David Allen of The University of Texas at Austin and Brad Allenby of Arizona State University plans to revolutionize the way engineering education is taught through a new Center for Sustainable Engineering.Oct. 5 Film screening explores human side of AIDS epidemic
HBO, in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs' Center for Health and Social Policy, will host a free screening of HBO Films' 'Yesterday' at Dobie Theater at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.Oct. 4 University of Texas at Austin and partners awarded $1.1 million Teaching American History grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded The University of Texas at Austin's UTeach-Liberal Arts program, along with partners the Region XIII Center for Teaching and Learning and the Austin Independent School District, a $1.1 million, three-year grant to promote learning about how the U.S. Constitution affects life today.Oct. 3 Two University of Texas at Austin Liberal Arts students receive $30,000 Larry Temple Scholarships
The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts has selected Jessica Briggs and Serine Consolino as its 2005-2006 Larry Temple Scholarship winners.Oct. 3 Division of Housing and Food Service at The University of Texas at Austin chosen to receive Golden Award for diversity initiatives on campus
The Division of Housing and Food Service at The University of Texas at Austin has been chosen by the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) as recipient of the 2005 Golden Award, a national diversity award recognizing outstanding campus leadership, activities and programs promoting awareness and inclusion.Sept. 30 University of Texas computer scientist hired as new director of research for National Security Agency
AUSTIN, Texas—Dr. Frederick R. Chang, research professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, has been hired as the new director of research at the National Security Agency, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS). Dr. Chang will lead research and technology development programs at NSA/CSS. “I am elated to have Dr. Chang [...]
