News: Undergraduates

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

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Meet Graduate of Distinction and Biology Researcher Halimot Badmus

One of more than 180 graduates of distinction, she has researched all four years and seeks clues for new antibiotics.

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College of Natural Sciences Celebrates the 2026 Dean’s Honored Graduates

Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.

Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.

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Two UT Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

The pair are the latest STEM students from The University of Texas at Austin to be selected.

Fiona Romanoschi and Dhruv Pathare

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5 Questions with Public Health Senior Ammad Hasan

The Class of 2026 graduate works to boost heart health, with a legacy that will endure on the Forty Acres.

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Hats Off to Biology Major Jack Maddox

The distinguished scholar and beloved Bevo Hat Guy reflects and prepares to turn a new page as a graduating senior.

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Meet Computer Science and SAGA Lab Grad Branden Heng

Experiences in the Simulations and Game Applications Lab in UTCS proved key for his time on the Forty Acres.

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5 Questions With Senior Krithik Vishwanath

The winner of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship is triple-majoring in math, chemistry and computational engineering.

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A Night at the Telescope

The Harlan J. Smith Scholars program involves astronomy undergraduates in observing on a major telescope.

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UT Textiles & Apparel Students Finalists in National Retail Federation Foundation 2026 University Challenge

The team of four undergraduate students took home second place after presenting their business plan to a team of retail executives.

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UT Undergrad Uncovers Country-Specific Factors Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes

UT biochemistry major Milit Patel collaborated with researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on research published in a top cancer journal.

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