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UT System News
November 12, 2009
AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Nov. 12) appointed Regent Printice L. Gary to the board of directors of The University of Texas Investment Management Co. (UTIMCO). Gary succeeds Board of Regents Vice Chairman Colleen McHugh, who served on the UTIMCO board for four years. Read the release
November 12, 2009
AUSTIN – John P. Howe, III, M.D., today (Nov. 12) was named president emeritus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio by the UT System Board of Regents. The title of president emeritus is an honorary designation for exemplary service. Read the release
November 12, 2009
AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Nov. 12) appointed Vivien Hester Caven of Houston as the regental representative to the UT Austin Intercollegiate Athletics Council for Women. The four-year appointment is effective immediately. Read the release
November 11, 2009
AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Nov. 11) appointed Robert S. Nelsen president of The University of Texas – Pan American.
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November 2 , 2009
MIDLAND – The Board for Lease of University Lands has awarded 92 oil and gas leases covering 35,807.037 acres, receiving total bonuses of $13,957,805 in its 116th oil and gas lease sale on Oct. 28. Read the release
October 13, 2009
AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Inaugural Conference will take place Oct. 15-16, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin. Keynote speakers include Dr. Carolyn Clancy, Dr. Mark Chassin, Dr. Brent James, Dr. Eric Thomas and Dr. Kenneth I. Shine.
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October 12, 2009
AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of the Seton Family of Hospitals have approved the creation of a new partnership with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, one of the nation’s premier medical schools. Read the release
October 12, 2009
AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Oct. 12) named a special advisory group to conduct a feasibility study of a possible merger between the University of Texas at San Antonio and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Read the release
October 12, 2009
AUSTIN – Regents today (Oct. 12) authorized the creation of a $10 million fund to enhance infrastructure at four University of Texas System institutions considered to be among the state’s emerging research universities. Read the release
July 8, 2009
Since it was launched in 2006, a $2.56 billion program to boost the competitive advantage of University of Texas System institutions has led to the completion of more than a quarter of its projects, addition or renovation of more than 800,000 square feet of space and the hiring of 89 top-flight faculty members. Ultimately, these investments will benefit students spread across the UT System for future generations. Read the release
June 18, 2009
AUSTIN – Two conceptual master plans for the redevelopment of the Brackenridge Tract were presented to The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (June 18) at a special called meeting. The regents will not take formal action with regard to the plans for several months, or even years, as the Board considers the conceptual plans and invites the general public to submit comments. Read the release
February 10, 2009
AUSTIN – University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., today (Feb. 10) announced a systemwide flexible hiring freeze for non-faculty positions and plans to recommend to the UT System Board of Regents a freeze of senior executive salaries at all 15 academic and health institutions and the UT System Administration. Read the release
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Ahead of the Curve
In 2006, the UT System Board of Regents declared its commitment to building a competitive science and engineering infrastructure and to retaining and recruiting world-class faculty. These investments will not only help create universities where renowned scientists solve the problems of today, but where the talented scientists, engineers, and health care providers of tomorrow are educated.
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Those Who Can, Teach
Recently, faculty at academic institutions across the UT System were recognized for teaching excellence with a Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. With fields of study that span the humanities and sciences, the 73 awardees are diverse, though all share a common goal: to positively impact the lives of undergraduate students through exemplary teaching and innovative instruction.
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Nurses in Demand
They say nurses are the heartbeat of health care: dedicated, compassionate and vital to America’s health. But in recent years, a number of factors have contributed to a shortage of nurses across our state and nation that many warn threatens this heartbeat and access to quality health care for each of us.
More about easing the nursing shortage >>
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