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Latest News
Guggenheim Foundation Names 2 UT Faculty to 101st Class of Fellows
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has named two faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin to its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows.
Artemis Astronauts Showcase UT Geology Roots
The Artemis II crew safely splashed down last week after successfully flying by the far side of the moon, making them the first astronauts to travel back to the moon in over half a century.
Inside the Tower’s Herbarium
A part of the College of Natural Sciences’ Biodiversity Center, the center is the second-largest herbarium in Texas and contains the most holdings of Texas plants in the world.
Preparing for the State’s Future Energy Needs
At UT Energy Week 2026, researchers and energy leaders from across campus and industry led five days of panels and presentations on the future of energy in Texas.
Bringing Jane Austen to a New Generation
Jane Austen was born 250 years ago. Yet for millions of readers, she feels anything but distant. This is thanks in part to the innovative work of Janine Barchas.
For 20 Years a UT Initiative Has Put First-Year Students at the Forefront of Discovery
Launched in 2006, the Freshman Research Initiative has become a national model for teaching hands-on STEM to undergraduates.