Media Advisories
| April 28 | Noted writer earns inaugural Paredes Award |
| April 23 | Barbara Jordan statue candlelight vigil, unveiling set |
April 30 PCL Extends Hours for Finals
The Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) at The University of Texas at Austin has extended its hours for an additional period in advance of spring semester final exams.April 29 University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Celebrates National Nurses Month by Establishing Honor a Nurse Program
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing has established the Honor a Nurse fundraising program to give recognition to nurses who have made a difference.April 29 ExxonMobil Gives $987,542 as Matching Donation to The University of Texas at Austin
ExxonMobil has given $987,542 to The University of Texas at Austin as a 3-to-1 match of gifts made by the company's employees and retirees in the past year.April 29 Computer Scientist Named to President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
William H. Press, the Warren J. and Viola M. Raymer Professor in Computer Sciences and Integrative Biology at The University of Texas at Austin, has been named to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).April 29 Conference to Focus on Importance of Open and Free Government Information and Internet's Role
Vivek Kundra, federal chief information officer in the Obama administration, and former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley are among the speakers who will participate in "Open Government on the Internet: A New Era of Transparency" on May 15 at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.April 29 Solar Cells, Batteries and Geological Storage Research Receive $30.5 Million at The University of Texas at Austin
With two $15 million grants, scientists and engineers aim to revolutionize solar cells and provide the fundamental science for geological storage of greenhouse gases as part of two Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) established at The University of Texas at Austin by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).April 29 Professor in Computational Mechanics Elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences
Thomas J.R. Hughes, an innovator in computational mechanics, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer in the United States.April 28 Experts Available to Discuss Aspects of Swine Flu Outbreak
In the wake of the worldwide swine flu outbreak, experts from across The University of Texas at Austin are available to comment on many aspects of viral infections, such as viral gene replication, the communication challenges the local and national health agencies are likely to face and more.April 27 De Niro's Film Materials Collection Opens at Ransom Center
The Robert De Niro collection of film-related materials is now open to researchers and the public at the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin.April 24 Statue Honoring Barbara Jordan Unveiled on The University of Texas at Austin Campus
A bronze statue of civil rights champion Barbara Jordan was unveiled today (April 24), on The University of Texas at Austin campus, following a week of special events honoring the late congresswoman. Jordan is the first female public figure so honored on the campus.
