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McCombs Adds New Master’s Degree In Finance
College graduates with nonbusiness backgrounds can now earn a master of science degree in finance (MSF) from the McCombs School of Business. The 10-month degree, which is the newest expansion of McCombs' specialized master’s degree programs, will launch in July 2012.
New Student Orientation to Focus More on Timely Graduation
Orientation programs for incoming University of Texas at Austin students are being redefined to provide more guidance on selecting majors, meeting academic requirements and graduating in four years.
Tower Lighting to be Delayed on March 31 as Part of Earth Hour 2012
The University of Texas at Austin will collaborate on global energy and climate change awareness by participating in Earth Hour 2012. This will mark the third year in a row the university has participated. Earth Hour 2012 will take place Saturday, March 31, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The university will delay lighting the Tower until… » Continue Reading
Campus Climate Response Team and Incident Reporting System Now in Place at The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin has developed a Campus Climate Response Team (CCRT) that will serve as a university-wide strategy resource team to address bias incidents that may affect campus climate. As part of this new initiative to advance an inclusive and diverse campus climate, an online incident reporting form that can be accessed… » Continue Reading
“Empire Strikes Back” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Visual Effects Producer Thomas Smith Donates Collection to Harry Ransom Center
Thomas Smith (b. 1938), visual effects producer for such films as "Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back" and "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial," has donated his archive to the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Smith was hired by George Lucas as the first head of Industrial… » Continue Reading
Butler School of Music Premieres Solo Concerto for Tuba
Event: The University of Texas Wind Symphony and Butler School of Music (BSOM) faculty tuba soloist, Charles Villarrubia will premiere BSOM faculty composer, Donald Grantham’s, “Tuba Concerto.” The event is free and open to the public. When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27 Where: Bates Recital Hall, MRH Building Free VIP tickets are available by contacting… » Continue Reading
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Will Discuss Crises in the Middle East, War on Terrorism at Two University of Texas at Austin Events
Event: Acclaimed New Yorker reporter Seymour Hersh will discuss his investigations into the crises in the Middle East and the global war against terrorism at two public events hosted by the Humanities Institute and the Plan II Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin. When: March 19 and 22, 7 p.m. Where: March… » Continue Reading
Summer Exhibitions at the Blanton Museum of Art Showcase Two Contemporary Art Collections
This summer, the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin presents two exhibitions that examine methods and motivations for building art collections.
Health Fair to Provide Free Health Screenings to Underserved Populations
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing in conjunction with the East Travis Gateway Library District will be hosting the second annual Longhorn Health Fair. This free event is open to the public and designed to promote and improve community health by providing health screenings and information on local health services and resources.… » Continue Reading
Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Hear Fisher v. The University of Texas
STATEMENT FROM BILL POWERS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT’S GRANT OF CERTIORARI IN FISHER V. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ET AL. AND THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO A HOLISTIC ADMISSIONS POLICY THAT IS NARROWLY TAILORED TO ACHIEVE THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY.
