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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.

How to Best Support LGTBQ Youth, According to Science
Simple steps adults can take to support the young people around them.

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Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Be Linked to Later Growth Patterns in Daughters
Patterns of weight gain in pregnancy may offer clues to how children will grow.

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How a Natural Disaster Can Bring Couples Closer
A new study has implications for how to help families in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Textiles and Apparel Partners with Kendra Scott for Groundbreaking Jewelry Course
A new course will give students experience in accessories design, development and merchandising.

Natural Sciences Researchers Win President’s Award for Global Learning
A team with two CNS undergraduates of UT Austin were involved with research about the relationship between undergraduates' mental health and their social support networks...

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Black Families Are Combating the Effects of Discrimination on Their Children Through Talks
Conversations between parents and children have been shown to improve outcomes for the children.

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Older Adults Are Happier When Space Matches Personality
People who have a match between personality and living space report better well-being.

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Evidence Against Physically Punishing Kids Is Clear, Researchers Say
Physical punishment is ineffective and predicts increases in behavior problems.

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Blaming the Pandemic for Stress Leaves Couples Happier
Blaming outside stressors, rather than each other, for problems in the relationship leaves couples more satisfied.
