Jan. 30 Harry Ransom Center Holds Archive of 2008 Costa Book of the Year Award Winner
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, holds the archive of Sebastian Barry, the recipient of the 2008 Costa Book of the Year award, an internationally recognized literary prize for books by writers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.Jan. 28 Prestigious Advertising Intern Program Seeks to Increase Corporate Participation in Celebration of 20th Anniversary
In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Vance and Betty Lee Stickell Student Internship Program, one of the nation's most selective internship programs for advertising students, is recruiting new organizations to host interns from universities across the country.Jan. 26 University's Mexican Center Earns Grant to Improve Economic Development in Mexico
The Mexican Center of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Veracruz (UV) and the Intercultural University of Veracruz (UVI) have received a three-year, $250,000 grant to provide innovative information technology to rural farmers in Veracruz, Mexico.Jan. 13 University Ranks Eighth in 2008 Peace Corps Volunteers
The University of Texas at Austin ranks eighth in the Peace Corps' top 25 list of large universities producing Peace Corps volunteers in 2008.Jan. 13 Blanton Museum of Art and Department of Art and Art History Announce New Residencies for Emerging Latin American Artists
The Creative Research Laboratory (CRL) in the Department of Art and Art History, in collaboration with the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin, announce a new series of artist residencies intended to forge interdisciplinary learning and cultural exchange between the university community and emerging international artists.Jan. 13 Science Building Named for Norman Hackerman, Esteemed Chemist and President Emeritus
The newest science building now being built on The University of Texas at Austin campus will be named in honor and memory of Dr. Norman Hackerman, chemist, professor and president emeritus.Dec. 11 Library Web Site Documents Dallas Architect's Legacy
The Architecture and Planning Library at The University of Texas at Austin has launched a Web site that will serve as the authoritative resource for information about an acclaimed Dallas architect and his work.Dec. 9 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Reaffirms Accreditation of The University of Texas at Austin until 2018
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) announced today (Dec. 9) during its 113th annual meeting that it has reaffirmed the accreditation of The University of Texas at Austin. The university is accredited until its next review in 2018.Nov. 26 Fall Graduates at The University of Texas at Austin to Be Honored at Convocation Ceremonies Dec. 6 and 7
A university provost, a national magazine editor, the Texas director of nursing, corporate executives and several outstanding faculty members and administrators will be among the keynote speakers for convocation ceremonies Dec. 6 and 7 at The University of Texas at Austin.Nov. 17 The University of Texas at Austin Among Leaders in Study Abroad, International Students
The University of Texas at Austin is among the top three universities sending students abroad and the Top 10 universities educating international students, according to the new "Open Doors" report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE).Nov. 13 Libraries Programs Help Students with Fall "Crunch"
The University of Texas Libraries will host "Crunch Time" from Nov. 18-20 at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) to raise awareness of beneficial resources and services which are available at the point of need during the pressure-filled final weeks of the semester, as well as the rest of the year.Nov. 12 AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Houses New Art Gallery Featuring Works from Department of Art and Art History Faculty and Alumni
The Courtyard Gallery, a new exhibition space featuring the artwork of faculty and alumni from the Department of Art and Art History, has been opened in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
