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Collaboration will strengthen academic and research programs and leverage combined expertise

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UT Austin researchers help develop low-cost COVID-19 vaccine that could extend global access

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UTRGV chess team wins third national championship

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UT System distinguished educators foster student success, best teaching practices

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UT System distinguished educators foster student success, best teaching practices

April 8

In 2012, top educators from the eight UT academic institutions convened to set simple but important goals: ensure recognition of outstanding teachers and foster continuous classroom innovation and student success.

UT System and Texas Association of Community Colleges recognize outstanding community college students

March 31

Texas’ top community college students recently were honored at the 2021 All-Texas Academic Team Virtual Medallion Ceremony, hosted by The University of Texas System and the Texas Association of Community Colleges.

Mental health and student safety services cited as Regents’ top priority

March 8

Numerous studies indicate an increasing number of young adults are experiencing mental health issues that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control, three out of four Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 reported poor mental health related to the uncertainty and isolation the past year has caused.

UT institutions recognized nationally for online degree programs

February 5

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2021 listing of the best online college programs. This ranking focuses on degree programs that were designed to be administered online, not on classes offered online temporarily during the pandemic.

More than 22,000 students earn degrees at UT institutions this fall

December 22

The pandemic may have postponed commencement ceremonies and mandated virtual celebrations, but it did not stop more than 22,000 students from completing their degrees and graduating from the eight University of Texas academic institutions in December.

UT System Regents appoint Kirk Calhoun president of unified Tyler institution

December 21

The University of Texas System Board of Regents formalized the leadership of a unified UT Tyler today, voting unanimously to name Kirk A. Calhoun, M.D., president.

Six UT inventors earn highest professional distinction as NAI Fellows

December 14

Six faculty members from five University of Texas institutions were recently named National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows, the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors.

Statement from The University of Texas System on the merger of UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center at Tyler

December 9

The University of Texas System is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges today approved an operational plan to merge UT Tyler and the UT Health Science Center at Tyler, one of the last critical steps in a process that began last year.