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Graduate School News

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Graduate Student Research: Scientists Map Proteins From Ancient Organism and Discover New Links to Rare Diseases

May 27, 2026
This representation of protein networks, known as the protein interactome, is like a treasure map the researchers used to dig up hundreds of genes that weren’t previously known to be associated with human diseases.
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Behind the Scenes of Federal Policymaking in D.C. Through The Patman Center May-Term

May 26, 2026
Alex Mathew, a Master of Public Affairs student going into his second year at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, started off the summer with his first-ever trip to Washington, D.C. with the The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement.
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Graduate Student Research: The Smallest Longhorn Ever, A Breakthrough at the Nanoscale

May 21, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered key principles that govern how DNA “origami” structures fold, findings that could make nanoscale materials faster and easier to manufacture.
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NEXXUS Strengthens Cross-Disciplinary Healthcare Entrepreneur Preparation at UT Austin

May 20, 2026
On Friday, April 10, 2026, NEXXUS™, a cross-disciplinary partnership at The University of Texas at Austin launched between the College of Pharmacy, McCombs School of Business and Dell Medical School, held final presentations from its third cohort, demonstrating student mastery and evaluation of healthcare and bioscience innovations.
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Loud and clear: Moody College Doctor of Audiology Student Explores How Hairstyles Impact the Effectiveness of Cochlear Implants

May 19, 2026
For many cochlear implant users with curly or textured hair, that hairstyle can determine whether they maintain consistent access to sound throughout the day.
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Texas ChE Class of 2026: Where are They Headed?

May 12, 2026
We connected with six recent graduates from our undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and asked… where are YOU headed? From academia to industry, they discuss their future and what they’ll remember most about Texas ChE.
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Butler's Eli Wyatt Wins Big at the 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

May 11, 2026
Eli Wyatt, a master’s student in the Jazz Saxophone Studio at the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin, has been named one of the 13 winners of the 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition.
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Events for Graduate Students

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Date and time: Tuesday June 9, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs exploring and preparing for the industry job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 9, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 16, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs exploring and preparing for the industry job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 16, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 23, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs exploring and preparing for the industry job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 23, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our June working group for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.
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Date and time: Tuesday June 30, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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    Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort of Early Career Postdoctoral Scholars! <br>
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    Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort of Early Career Postdoctoral Scholars!

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    Congratulations to the pilot cohort of 18 postdoctoral scholars who completed the inaugural Postdoctoral Teaching Academy in 2025-2026! Certificates were presented at a lunch on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.<br>
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    Congratulations to the pilot cohort of 18 postdoctoral scholars who completed the inaugural Postdoctoral Teaching Academy in 2025-2026! Certificates were presented at a lunch on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.

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    During his postdoctoral fellowship @odeninstitute Center for Computational Oncology, Guillermo Lorenzo contributed to research that was awarded a 2026 President’s Research Impact Award. Lorenzo is now a Ramon y Cajal fellow at the University of A Coruña in Spain. <br>
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    During his postdoctoral fellowship @odeninstitute Center for Computational Oncology, Guillermo Lorenzo contributed to research that was awarded a 2026 President’s Research Impact Award. Lorenzo is now a Ramon y Cajal fellow at the University of A Coruña in Spain.

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    Before Chengyue Wu became a tenure-tracked Assistant Professor in the Department of Imaging Physics at MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was a postdoctoral fellow @odeninstitute.
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    Before Chengyue Wu became a tenure-tracked Assistant Professor in the Department of Imaging Physics at MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was a postdoctoral fellow @odeninstitute.

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    As an inaugural Texas Quantum Institute postdoctoral fellow @ut_physics, Frank Gao recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper on ultrafast magnetism with Assistant Professor Edoardo Baldini, which was awarded the 2026 Research Paper Excellence Award. <br>
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    As an inaugural Texas Quantum Institute postdoctoral fellow @ut_physics, Frank Gao recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper on ultrafast magnetism with Assistant Professor Edoardo Baldini, which was awarded the 2026 Research Paper Excellence Award.

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    A recent Ph.D. graduate in the @texasischool, Angie Zhang is committed to ensuring the technologies shaping our world are designed with people at the center. <br>
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    A recent Ph.D. graduate in the @texasischool, Angie Zhang is committed to ensuring the technologies shaping our world are designed with people at the center.

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    Congratulations to all of our graduating master’s and doctoral students, including Apryl Salomaa, a Master of Science in Social Work graduate from @utaustinsocialwork. <br /><br />Make sure to tag the Graduate School in your graduation photos so we can celebrate you and repost you in our stories!
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    Congratulations to all of our graduating master’s and doctoral students, including Apryl Salomaa, a Master of Science in Social Work graduate from @utaustinsocialwork.

    Make sure to tag the Graduate School in your graduation photos so we can celebrate you and repost you in our stories!

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    Experience a day in the life with UT Austin graduate student Alexandra Dorantes. Earning her master's degree in vocal pedagogy and vocal literature all while being a recording artist, Latin Grammy voting member and vocal teacher.
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    Experience a day in the life with UT Austin graduate student Alexandra Dorantes. Earning her master's degree in vocal pedagogy and vocal literature all while being a recording artist, Latin Grammy voting member and vocal teacher.

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    Meet graduate student Bella Kang!
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    Meet graduate student Bella Kang!