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Free Web-Based Photo Enhancement Tool Developed By UT Austin Scientists

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Research into evolution of animal and human visual systems leads to free website for enlarging and enhancing photos.
4/17/2013 4:30 PM EDT

Marston $6.6M Gift to Support History Students at UT Austin

$6.6 million planned gift to boost history graduate student recruitment at the University of Texas at Austin.
4/3/2013 2:00 PM EDT

UTexas Dedman Liberal Arts Scholarship Endowment up to $20m

Additional gift will nearly double number of full scholarships to top students.
3/26/2013 5:00 PM EDT

On Gun Control, Citizens Support Politicians Who Point to Big Picture, not Specific Incidents

New UT psychology study shows people are more supportive of gun control policy when elected officials base their arguments on broader statistics, rather than isolated incidents.
3/25/2013 1:05 PM EDT

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin Honored for Invasive Species Initiatives

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin has been recognized with an outstanding achievement award from the National Invasive Species Council for its outreach and educational initiatives to address non-native,...
3/21/2013 10:10 AM EDT

Texans Not Eager to Change Gun Laws, UT/Texas Tribune Poll Shows

Poll shows large majority of Texans support background checks for all gun purchases, but they are not eager to change existing gun laws.
3/6/2013 10:00 AM EST

Trustworthy Mating Advice Deepens Bond Between Straight Women and Gay Men

A new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin suggests the glue that cements the unique relationship between gay men and straight women is honest, unbiased relationship advice.
2/20/2013 10:25 AM EST

Central Texas Wildfire Recovery Helped by Wildflower Center Raising 700,000 Pine Trees in Two Years

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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin has been selected to grow 700,000-plus loblolly pines to restore wildfire-damaged Bastrop County, home of the endangered Houston toad.
2/6/2013 9:55 AM EST

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Experts Available to Talk About Research Related to Breast Cancer and Health Literacy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Literacy Month. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on detecting and coping with breast cancer, as well as research that may improve health literacy...
9/30/2011 3:00 PM EDT

Nursing and Health Experts

University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing researchers studying memory improvement, bullying, Hispanics and diabetes and obesity in children.
4/29/2011 1:00 PM EDT

Experts Available To Share Insight on FDA Move to Require Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs and Other Health Communication Topics

Advertising and health communication experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss strategies for effective public health campaigns, communicating risk, communicating with low health-literate audiences and communicating...
11/15/2010 3:00 PM EST

University of Texas at Austin Experts Help Shape Border Debate

As Americans continue to debate immigration reform, border enforcement and Arizona's recent legislation, experts from The University of Texas at Austin are offering their views on these issues through a series of online videos.
7/22/2010 10:45 AM EDT

Experts Available to Discuss Border Violence and Immigration Issues

Experts at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss a host of topics relating to immigration reform and the border – from the rise in U.S.-Mexico border violence, to the consequences of Arizona’s new immigration law.
5/6/2010 12:25 PM EDT

Experts Available to Share Job Seeking Tips for New and Recent Graduates

Faculty and staff experts at The University of Texas at Austin are available to share their insight on job-seeking strategies for new graduates, the role of social media in job seeking, trends in campus recruiting, the link between education and a...
4/20/2010 2:50 PM EDT

Experts for Earth Day 2010: Researchers Offer Environmental Perspectives

Earth Day 2010 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from building sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental...
4/16/2010 1:00 PM EDT

Experts Available to Discuss Earthquake in Haiti

Experts at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts are available to discuss a host of earthquake-related topics, from disaster response and relief to social and political conflicts to the causes and effects of large-scale natural...
1/15/2010 4:45 PM EST

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