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News from July 2007
| July 31 | Why Do People Have Sex? Researchers Explore 237 Reasons
Many scientists assume people have sex for simple and straightforward reasons such as to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce, but new research at The University of Texas at Austin reveals hundreds of varied and complex motivations that range from the spiritual to the vengeful. |
| July 31 | National Council of La Raza Recognizes Journalism Professor
Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, associate professor in the School of Journalism and founder and director of the U.S. Latino & Latina WWII Oral History Project at The University of Texas at Austin, received the Ruben Salazar Award for Communications from the National Council of La Raza at the organization's 2007 annual conference in Miami last week (July 24). |
| July 26 | Education Notes
The following is a summary of education news and resources from The University of Texas at Austin. This month, we focus on K-12 Web resources that will keep children learning all summer long. |
| July 25 | Gone To Texas Welcomes Students to the University
Gone To Texas is likely to bring together a lot of students named Michael and Lauren to sing and dance on the Main Mall during the university's traditional welcoming celebration at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28, the evening before classes begin on Aug. 29. |
| July 23 | Obese Girls Less Likely to Attend College, Research Shows
AUSTIN, Texas—Obese girls are half as likely to attend college as non-obese girls, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin.
The study also shows obese girls are even less likely to enter college if they attend a high school where obesity is relatively uncommon. The findings appear in the July [...] |
| July 19 | Health Notes
University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss health issues from a variety of perspectives, from mental health and brain function to changes in the healthcare industry. The following is a summary of the latest health news and research from the university. |
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