News: College and Campus

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

Features

In This Lab, Students Dig Into Antibiotic-Resistance Research

Meet the team behind a newly transformed experiential-learning biology course, reaching hundreds of UT students.

Meet the team behind a newly transformed experiential-learning biology course, reaching hundreds of UT students.

UT News

UT Ranks 14th Globally for Interdisciplinary Science

UT Austin was ranked among the top universities globally by Times Higher Education for interdisciplinary science.

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Features

Trick or Treat: Spooky Science to Give You a Scare

Halloween is a good season to treat yourself to some thrilling discoveries from scientists at UT Austin.

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Features

How One Staff Member Has Affected the Lives of Students, Faculty and Campus Cats

Michele Keeler, an IT Professional in the College of Natural Sciences, recently marked 50 years working for UT.

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Accolades

NSF Awards Graduate Research Fellowships and Honors to Natural Sciences Students

Dozens of College of Natural Science students received recognition through the National Science Foundation program.

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Accolades

Celebrating the 2024 College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Honored Graduates

Meet the graduating seniors being recognized for excellence in research, academics and improving the community.

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Announcements

U.S. News Ranks UT Austin Computer Science Among Best in Graduate Program Rankings

The 2024-2025 rankings tout computer science at The University of Texas at Austin as among the seven best nationally.

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Features

Top Prize Image in Visualizing Science Contest Captures Research Tied to the Sun

Ph.D. student Maile Marriott’s submission illustrates the complexities of the “space weather” generated by our sun.

Top Prize Editor’s Choice

Announcements

CNS Welcomes New Faculty for the 23-24 Academic Year

Meet the newest tenured and tenure-track members of the College of Natural Sciences faculty.

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Features

Amid the Enhancements at New Museum are Contributions by UT Community

Collaborators across the College of Natural Sciences and UT Austin played a role in the transformation at Texas Science & Natural History Museum.

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