News: Alumni
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology
Making discoveries about health and the natural world were among Oscar Thompson’s and Exalton Delco’s achievements.

Texas Teacher of the Year Trained in the College’s UTeach Program
Christine Mihealsick was a biology major and early graduate of the award-winning STEM teacher preparation program.

Remembering Turing Award Winner E. Allen Emerson
Emerson was a pioneer of a computer science technique called Model Checking that has become a standard approach in hardware and software development.

Biologist in National Academy of Sciences to Address 2024 Graduates
Nancy Moran, the acclaimed evolutionary biologist, will address College of Natural Sciences graduates on May 11.

The Texas Leader
A Dedicated Educator
Alumnus Jeff Cotten (B.A. Computer Science, ’99) has made several gifts that benefit students as he honors his mother’s life and teaching career.

College Announces Newest Inductees to Hall of Honor
The Hall of Honor recognizes Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service and Emerging Leader award winners.

Award-winning PBS Science Communicator is 2023 Graduation Speaker
Joe Hanson (B.A. ’03 Biochemistry, Ph.D. ’13 Cell and Molecular Biology) will address graduates of the College of Natural Sciences at ceremonies on May 6.

Texas Science Festival Inspires Texans to Delve into Discovery
Go deep in the heart of science this month and next.

Maggie Miller Receives Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize
UT Austin alumna Maggie Miller, whose research focuses on geometric topology in three to five dimensions, was awarded a prize recognizing women in mathematics.

Alumni and Friends to be Inducted into Hall of Honor
James Truchard, Richard Hinojosa, and David Booth were honored for their outstanding career accomplishments and lasting commitment to the college.
