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India-born scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan takes charge as fifth dean of University of Texas nursing school

Kavita Radhakrishnan, originally from India, now leads UT Austin's nursing school. She took charge as dean after serving as interim dean since March. Radhakrishnan began her career in electronics engineering before transitioning to nursing. Her research focuses on technology for chronic disease management and elder care. She has secured significant…

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In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purification

In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purification

Seven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understanding the potential of solar purification research. The lasting value of the work is not simply the numerical comparison with commercial solar stills but the broader principle behind it:…

The Economic Times

From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farming

From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farming

Researchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vapor even in dry conditions. Mild heat releases the captured water, making the process energy efficient. Outdoor tests showed significant water production per kilogram of sorbent. This technology offers potential for off-grid water…

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Michael Dell started his billion-dollar journey in a UT Austin dorm room in 1984; now he and Susan are giving $750 million to build an AI medical campus

US billionaire Michael Dell started his company from a UT Austin dorm room in 1984. Now, more than four decades later, Dell and his wife Susan are giving $750 million to build an AI-focused medical campus in Texas, taking their total donations to the university above $1 billion. In December…

The Economic Times

The James Webb Space Telescope's disappearing 'Little Red Dots' may lead to another cosmic puzzle

Just as the dinosaurs didn't disappear but rather evolved into birds, cosmic dinosaurs in the form of the JWST's Little Red Dots may fade away completely.

Did the water-from-air clothes of Dune just become a reality?

Researchers have developed a jacket that can harvest drinking water from the air, just like in Dune

Meet Michael Dell, who dropped out of college to build a tech empire and later donated over $1 billion to his alma mater

Michael Dell, who left the University of Texas at Austin to build his tech empire, has now donated over $1 billion to the institution. His latest $750 million gift will fund a new healthcare and research campus, including an AI-native hospital, continuing a legacy of support for his alma mater.

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Billionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift

Billionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift

This gift pushes the Dells’ UT Austin donations to over $1 billion.

AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slows

Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.

The Texas Tribune

FBI Reveals 'Chilling Indicators' in Austin Gunman's SUV as 6th Street Shooting is Probed as a Terror Act

FBI Reveals 'Chilling Indicators' in Austin Gunman's SUV as 6th Street Shooting is Probed as a Terror Act

The FBI now considers the Austin 6th Street shooting a potential act of terrorism, citing chilling evidence in the suspect's vehicle and a tragic toll of two deaths and 14 injuries.

International Business Times UK

California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university

California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university

A California professor criticizes Texas' H-1B visa freeze, arguing it jeopardizes higher education's global competitiveness. He highlights renowned foreign-born scholars at UT Austin, emphasizing international talent's crucial role in research and academic excellence. Restricting these pathways, he warns, could significantly weaken US universities' long-term capacity and standing.

The Times of India

Penn State and UT Austin Receive Historic Philanthropic Gifts Totaling $150 Million

Penn State and UT Austin Receive Historic Philanthropic Gifts Totaling $150 Million

Penn State Health receives $50 million from Tom Golisano for children's hospital while UT Austin secures $100 million from Tench and Simone Coxe for new medical center, marking historic donations for both universities.

International Business Times

University of Arizona becomes seventh US college to reject Trump’s ‘compact’

University of Arizona becomes seventh US college to reject Trump’s ‘compact’

Administration has pushed nine universities to sign a deal that seeks to make changes in line with conservative ideas

The Guardian - US

Faculty at Texas university fear entire liberal arts departments will be slashed

Faculty at Texas university fear entire liberal arts departments will be slashed

University of Texas at Austin faculty fear changes from new taskforce that could restructure humanities programs

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I just tested the perfect standing desk for college students — but alumni will love it for showing off their school pride

Uplift Desk's new Collegiate Collection features officially licensed college-themed standing desks that are great for freshmen and alumni alike.

US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea

Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take ‘immediate legal action’.

Astronomers find bizarre 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy in the early universe. Here's why that's a big deal (photo)

A distant galaxy nicknamed "Cosmic Grapes" is bursting with massive star-forming clumps — far more than expected — offering fresh clues about how galaxies grew in the early universe.

Gabe Erales: "Top Chef" turned mentor

"Through Oído, we are offering the guidance and path to success [and] providing opportunities for a better life"

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State school system offers free tuition for families earning less than $100k

Tuition and mandatory fees would be completely covered for qualifying students under the ‘Promise Plus’ program

The Guardian - US

Judge throws out rightwing affirmative action lawsuit against Texas university

Ruling in favor of University of Texas at Austin is setback for movement that ended race-conscious admissions

Austin Fox 7 Photojournalist Charged With Assault At UT Austin

Fox 7 photojournalist charged with assault and interference with public duties at UT Austin.

FIRE's Response to Police Dispersing Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UT Austin

As I've noted before, public universities have considerable authority to impose content-neutral rules on demonstrations, for instance prohibiting overnight campouts, restricting sound amplification, and so on. But of course the First Amendment requires such rules to be content-neutral (or, in "limited public forums" on campuses, at least viewpoint-neutral). And even…

The Texas Tribune

Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

Protesters Asked To Leave University Of Texas Campus At 10 P.M.

Protesters at UT Austin asked to leave South Mall at 10 p.m. No arrests made. No curfew on campus.

Dozens Arrested At Anti-Israel Protest On College Campuses

Protests at UT Austin and other universities lead to arrests and campus closures due to rule violations and disruptions.

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