News: Alumni

Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Features

Alumnus Eric Berger Reflects on the Joys of Science Communication

Meet Eric Berger (B.S. Astronomy, '95), Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica and Editor at Space City Weather.

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Accolades

Natural Sciences Alumna Receives Distinguished Texas Exes Award

“When we think of this 2018 Distinguished Alumna, we think ‘trailblazer.’ She has spent her career focusing on delivering health care to the underserved, especially...

Anitha Mitchell Logan

Department of Molecular Biosciences

UT Austin Alum James Allison Awarded Nobel Prize

James P. Allison, a world-renowned pioneer of cancer immunotherapy, has been awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine jointly with Tasuku Honjo.

James P. Allison is a world-renowned pioneer of cancer immunotherapy.

Podcast

Of Fruit Flies, Nobel Prizes and Genetic Discoveries that Change the World

Last year, University of Texas at Austin alumnus Michael Young won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the molecular mechanism behind circadian rhythms.

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Announcements

Remembering Joanne Ravel, UT Austin Biochemistry Professor

Ravel taught many pre-med students introductory biochemistry, supervised graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and was a role model to many.

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Podcast

James Allison Eases Off the Brakes

In today's episode of Point of Discovery, UT Austin alum James Allison talks about the uphill climb to make cancer immunotherapy a reality.

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Features

AIDS Research by Alum Left Lasting Impact

Dr. Nahmias' impassioned pursuit of new knowledge, especially related to the AIDS virus, made a difference for many.

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Research

Alumna Tackles Disparities in Cancer Treatment

Leticia Nogueira talks about being the Director of Health Services for the American Cancer Society, what her research focuses on, and what she hopes to...

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Features

Chemistry Alum and Owner of Live Oak Brewing Talks Hops

Chip McElroy behind the bar at Live Oak Brewing in Austin