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A diagram illustrates the protein interactome of the Last Eukaryotic Common Ancestor.

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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Graduate Student Research: A Smarter Recipe for Composite Manufacturing

May 11, 2026
Joseph Kirchhoff’s path to advanced manufacturing started long before he set foot in a university clean room or a NASA lab. It began in a small town in North Carolina, where a long bus ride to school and an early opportunity to work in a research lab sparked a fascination with composite materials that has stayed with him ever since.
A person plays a saxophone.

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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NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Awarded to 51 UT Scholars, 22 Honorable Mentions

May 8, 2026
Dozens of scholars from The University of Texas at Austin have been awarded Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation.
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Congratulations to Graduate School Graduates

May 7, 2026
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.