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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.
Computing, Sciences, Math at UT Among Best in U.S. for Graduate Study
In 2026-2027 rankings, all UT computer science programs rank in the top 10, while math and more are in the top tier.
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Astronomers Thought the Early Universe Was Full of Hydrogen. Now They’ve Found It.
Astronomers using data from the Hobby–Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) based at UT made the discovery.
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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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Top 4 Harmful Traits of AI Companions
Brad Knox detailed the psychological and social risks of AI systems designed for companionship at the Texas Symposium on Machine Learning, Responsible AI & Robotics.
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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.
Three CNS Faculty Receive UT President’s Associates Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards
John Chisholm, Jonathan Perry and Ann Thijs were recognized for their commitment to curricular reform and educational innovation.
New Model Shows How Behavioral Flexibility Affects Animal Evolution
Animals able to change behaviors but slow to evolve might fare better than previously thought amid climate change.
Wildflowers Mix it Up to Survive Drought
Researchers at UC Davis, UT and elsewhere use global data on plants and droughts to create framework for planning.
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Leaders in AI, Robotics and Ethical Innovation Come Together at UT Austin
The Texas Symposium on Machine Learning, Responsible AI, and Robotics invited all to help explore the future of AI.
