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Dozens of scholars from The University of Texas at Austin have been awarded Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation.

As commencement nears, I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations and celebrate everything you have accomplished during your time at The University of Texas at Austin. This moment represents the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.

This spring, the National Science Foundation awarded Graduate Research Fellowships and honorable mentions to 43 Texas Science undergraduates, graduate students and recent alumni.

The Graduate School has announced the 2026 winners of its professional and student awards. The awards recognize excellence in graduate academics, teaching and professional services.

Did you know bamboo is a more sustainable building material than timber? Second-year graduate student Dakshata Kishor Koli, who graduates this spring with her M.S. in Sustainable Design from the School of Architecture, uses bamboo to build sustainable and disaster-resilient housing in flood-prone regions.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has named two UT faculty members to its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, including Michener Center for Writers director Bret A. Johnston.

On April 15, 2026, four doctoral students took home awards at The University of Texas at Austin's Empower Your Research Pitch competition.

The University of Texas at Austin continues to stand among the nation’s top institutions for graduate education, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest release of its “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

With the start of the 2026 Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, I am proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions you make to The University of Texas at Austin.

Meet the 12 finalists from The University of Texas at Austin who will compete for prizes during the Empower Your Research Pitch Finale and Impact Reception. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate Coordinator Network and the Graduate School Office of Career and Life Design.