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 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.April 13 Admissions Applications Rise 35 Percent at Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin saw a 35 percent jump in applications for fall 2009 entry into its master's degree programs compared with fall 2008, the school announced today. For fall 2009, only 130 slots are available for new students.April 2 Online Collaborative "Rubáiyát" Complements Harry Ransom Center Exhibition on Persian Poem
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, has introduced The Collaborative "Rubáiyát," an online edition of Edward FitzGerald's five published versions of the "Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám" that can be annotated by Web visitors. This project was created in conjunction with the exhibition "The Persian [...]March 24 Texas Exes Announce New Scholarship Program
The Texas Exes, the alumni association for The University of Texas at Austin, has announced the launch of a new scholarship program, the 40 Acres Scholars. The program will be the largest merit-based scholarship program on the university campus.March 4 Greenhouse Gases Have Decreased 6 Percent, University of Texas at Austin Inventory Shows
Greenhouse gas emissions under the direct control of The University of Texas at Austin decreased about 6 percent from 2004 to 2006, placing the university in the mid-range of comparable universities that have completed inventories, an inventory of the main and J.J. Pickle Research campuses has shown.Feb. 17 Powers Praises Students for Seeking Solutions to Critical Challenges
William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, welcomed students and guests participating in the Clinton Global Initiative University 2009 last week in Austin and praised them for their commitment to seeking solutions to "the world's greatest challenges."Feb. 16 Spring 2009 Total Enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin Increases for Hispanic, African American and Foreign Students
Total enrollment in spring 2009 increased slightly for Hispanic, African American and foreign students compared to the 2008 spring semester at The University of Texas at Austin, a preliminary report shows.Feb. 10 Incoming ALA President Talks Libraries at Benson Collection
President-Elect of the American Library Association (ALA) Camila Alire will present a talk at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Reading Room at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection. This event is free and open to the public. The presentation, "Library Advocacy from the Front Line," is sponsored by [...]Feb. 10 University of Texas Students Compete for $12,000 in Prizes in Business School's "Next Top Major" Video Competition
Students from across The University of Texas at Austin will be vying for more than $12,000 in prize money in the McCombs' Next Top Major competition, an online video competition where voters from across cyberspace will help decide the outcome. Thirty-six teams composed of 108 undergraduate students have entered the competition. Their mission is to create [...]Feb. 4 LBJ School's RGK Center and Dell Invite College Students Worldwide to Help Change the World
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service in the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and Dell are seeking undergraduate and graduate students from universities and colleges around the world to share their ideas for making the world a better place.
