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WEBAug 21, 2024 · News, stories, and opinions on science, technology, health, education, business, policy, campus life, and more from The University of Texas at Austin.
Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of ... - UT …
WEBApr 27, 2022 · AUSTIN, Texas — An enzyme variant created by engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin can break down environment-throttling plastics that typically take centuries to degrade in just a matter of hours to days.
UT Statement Regarding Arrests from Monday’s Protest and
WEBApr 30, 2024 · The University of Texas learned Tuesday that, of the 79 people arrested on our campus Monday, 45 had no affiliation with UT Austin. These numbers validate our concern that much of the disruption on campus over the past week has been orchestrated by people from outside the University, including groups with ties to escalating protests at …
University of Texas at Austin Statement Regarding Today’s ... - UT …
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Others were arrested for disorderly conduct. Protests are allowed at the University of Texas. Since October and prior to April 24, no fewer than 13 pro-Palestinian free speech events were held on the UT campus, and four more demonstrations have been held since Thursday, largely without incident.
UT’s Texas Institute for Electronics Awarded $840M To Build
WEBJul 18, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas — Seeking to ensure America’s national security and global military leadership, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) has selected the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) at The University of Texas at Austin to develop the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems for the Department of …
A Texas Semiconductor Boom on the Horizon - UT News
WEBSep 8, 2023 · Researchers at UT are discovering new ways to improve semiconductors; big companies are investing in this work; and coalitions are bringing together players across the ecosystem to make Texas the center of the surging U.S. semiconductor scene.
UT Austin Climbs in Latest National Undergraduate Rankings
WEBSep 13, 2021 · UT Austin is again ranked the top university in Texas for veterans and No. 16 nationally. The university also ranked in the top 25 in two specialty categories, placing No. 19 among the country’s Most Innovative Schools and No. 25 nationally for undergraduate research.
UT’s Excellence and Impact On Display in Latest Graduate ... - UT …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Computer Science moved up one rank to No. 7. The Nursing master’s program rose six spots to No. 14. U.S. News & World Report’s graduate rankings, which are published separately from the yearly ranking of undergraduate programs, are considered the gold standard of graduate and professional rankings.
University of Texas System Regents Announce Plans to Build UT
WEBAug 14, 2023 · AUSTIN, Texas — Today The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced plans to launch a monumental healthcare initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin’s burgeoning medical district into a world-class academic medical center for education, research and patient care.
UT Continues Upward Climb in Latest U.S. News Undergraduate …
WEBSep 18, 2023 · UT continues to be the best university in Texas for veterans and increased its national standing to No. 16. The University also ranked No. 16 among the country’s “Most Innovative Schools.” U.S. News reviewed several undergraduate disciplines this year, and UT earned top-10 rankings in many of them.