Aug. 24 University of Texas Film Institute's first film 'The Quiet' to screen in theaters nationwide Sept. 1
'The Quiet,' the first film from The University of Texas Film Institute and its for-profit production company, Burnt Orange Productions, will make its theatrical debut in Los Angeles and New York City tomorrow, and on 300 screens nationwide next Friday, Sept. 1. A benefit screening will take place in Austin on Aug. 30.Aug. 24 Study reveals causes behind freshwater increase in North Atlantic and Arctic oceans
A new analysis of 50 years of changes in freshwater inputs to the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans may shed light on what's behind the recently observed increase in freshwater in the North Atlantic. University of Texas at Austin marine scientist Dr. Jim McClelland and his colleagues report their findings in the Aug. 25 issue of the journal Science.Aug. 23 Mooov-In 2006 provides welcoming gesture to new and incoming students at The University of Texas at Austin
William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, will be among volunteers who will help new and returning students haul their suitcases, boxes and other belongings into residence halls on Aug. 25, 26 and 27 as part of Mooov-In 2006.Aug. 22 Biologist receives $450,000 grant to contribute to asthma research
A developmental biologist at The University of Texas at Austin has received a $450,000 grant from the Sandler Program for Asthma Research given to innovative scientists willing to step away from their area of research and tackle the riddle of asthma.Aug. 22 Sportsmanship campaign introduced at The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin has introduced 'Texas Fans Make Us Proud,' a campaign aimed at promoting a higher level of sportsmanship among sports fans.Aug. 22 Architecture student wins $15,000 award from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Timothy Parker, doctoral student in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded the 2006 Carter Manny Award by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts.Aug. 22 Divorced middle-aged women more prone to heart disease than those who remain married, study shows
Divorced middle-aged women are 60 percent more likely to get cardiovascular disease--even when they remarry--than women who remain married, according to a study from The University of Texas at Austin published in this month's Journal of Marriage and Family.Aug. 21 Biomedical engineer receives $1.6 million to research tailored mouse stem cells, DNA-based vaccines
Krishnendu Roy, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has received $1.6 million through two National Institutes of Health grants to improve the body's ability to attack foreign invaders.Aug. 18 National publications cite The University of Texas at Austin as one of the best values in higher education
The Princeton Review, a New York-based company known for its test preparation courses, education services and books, cited the university as “academically superb” and one of America’s Best Value Colleges in a list of 150 colleges designated as one of the best overall bargains—based on cost and financial aid. A total of 646 colleges and universities were evaluated in the survey.Aug. 15 Study shows writing about a romantic relationship may help it last longer
Writing about one's romantic relationship may help it last longer, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin report in this month's issue of Psychological Science.Aug. 11 University of Texas at Austin signs conservation easement for Fennessey Ranch
The University of Texas at Austin signed an agreement with the Fennessey Ranch on Aug. 10 authorizing a conservation easement that will protect the 3,256-acre ranch from development and fragmentation.Aug. 10 Greenland's ice loss accelerating rapidly, gravity-measuring satellites reveal
A new analysis of data from twin satellites has revealed that the melting of Greenland's ice sheet has increased dramatically in the past few years, with much of the loss occurring primarily along one shoreline potentially affecting weather in Western Europe.
