Media Advisories
| Sept. 22 | Sculpture dedication by Mark di Suvero set for Sept. 26 |
| Sept. 22 | Historian examines electoral flaws |
Sept. 22 $750,000 Educational Grant Awarded for Engineering Diversity Outreach
The Nuclear and Radiation Engineering and Thermal Fluids Systems programs in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have been awarded $750,000 to establish an outreach program with historically black colleges and universities to introduce students and faculty to nuclear science and engineering.Sept. 19 Panel of Election Officials to Discuss Voting System Integrity for November Elections
The Center for Politics and Governance (CPG) at the LBJ School of Public Affairs will host a panel of prominent election officials for "Voting System Integrity: Can We Be Confident in the Accuracy of the Results?" at 2 p.m., Sept. 29 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center on The University of Texas at [...]Sept. 18 Fall Enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin Reflects Continuing Trend Toward More Diverse Student Population
Enrollment for the fall 2008 semester at The University of Texas at Austin, according to a preliminary analysis, reflects a continuing trend of slight increases in the number of Hispanic, African American and Asian American students.Sept. 17 President Powers Delivers 2008 State of the University Address
The 125th birthday of The University of Texas at Austin is a time to celebrate the many successes of the university, but it also is a time to take stock of challenges, which "are considerable as well," President William Powers Jr. said Wednesday, Sept. 17, in his President's State of the University Address to an [...]Sept. 17 Engineer Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency Advisory Board
Chemical Engineering Professor David Allen has been appointed a three-year term on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science Advisory Board, the federal agency recently announced.Sept. 17 Health Notes: Hispanics Face Unique Challenges
Hispanic Heritage month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanics. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from language development to health services and treatment for minority populations.Sept. 16 New Ant Species Discovered in the Amazon Likely Represents Oldest Living Lineage of Ants
A new species of blind, subterranean, predatory ant discovered in the Amazon rainforest by University of Texas at Austin evolutionary biologist Christian Rabeling is likely a descendant of the very first ants to evolve.Sept. 16 Four Prominent Leaders Honored for Supporting Hispanic Arts and Culture
Four Austin leaders who have increased awareness of Hispanic life in central Texas and have found innovative ways to preserve its history and culture have been honored by The University of Texas at Austin for their commitment to serving the community through the arts and humanities.Sept. 16 University Co-op Sponsors Harry Ransom Lectures in Humanities
The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin has formed a distinguished lecture and residency program in the arts and humanities.Sept. 16 New Carbon Material Shows Promise of Storing Large Quantities of Renewable Electrical Energy
Engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have achieved a breakthrough in the use of a one-atom thick structure called "graphene" as a new carbon-based material for storing electrical charge in ultracapacitor devices, perhaps paving the way for the massive installation of renewable energies such as wind and solar power.
