Willson, Sreenivasan Named UT's Inventors of the Year
The professors received the second annual award for developing a process used in manufacturing computer chips, hard drives and other electronic components.
Vintage Research
A chemistry professor and his team of undergraduate researchers are benefiting from $165,000 in funding from an unusual source: a class-action lawsuit over fraudulently labeled wine.
The Word on Texas
The Texas Politics Project started in 2003 as an online textbook. Today it hosts speakers, provides materials for Texas colleges and conducts high-profile political polls.
Massive Black Hole Devours Headlines
Astrophysicist Karl Gebhardt made international headlines in November with the discovery of the largest black hole in the universe, a behemoth 17 billion times heavier than the Sun.
Biography Captures Ann Richards' Spirit
Author Jan Reid's comprehensive book, "Let the People In," published by The University of Texas Press, tells a personal story about the former Texas governor.
Know: Your Connection to a World of Ideas
The professors received the second annual award for developing a process used in manufacturing computer chips, hard drives and other electronic components.
A chemistry professor and his team of undergraduate researchers are benefiting from $165,000 in funding from an unusual source: a class-action lawsuit over fraudulently labeled wine.
The Texas Politics Project started in 2003 as an online textbook. Today it hosts speakers, provides materials for Texas colleges and conducts high-profile political polls.
Astrophysicist Karl Gebhardt made international headlines in November with the discovery of the largest black hole in the universe, a behemoth 17 billion times heavier than the Sun.
Author Jan Reid's comprehensive book, "Let the People In," published by The University of Texas Press, tells a personal story about the former Texas governor.
Know: Your Connection to a World of Ideas

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UT Accepts Findings on Shale Gas Development Report
University agrees with independent panel's findings on the preparation, distribution of a 2012 Energy Institute report on shale gas development.
Astronomers Find Most Massive Black Hole
UT team uses Hobby-Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory to find black hole as massive as 17 billion suns in unexpected galaxy.
Magazine Recognizes UT for Excellence in Diversity
Recipients of first-ever Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award selected based on initiatives to promote diversity on campus.
UT Faculty Members Named Fellows of AAAS
Chosen by peers, seven faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Telecommuting Blurs Work-Home Boundary
New UT study finds that for most employees who work remotely, telecommuting increases work hours.
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