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UT System Regents to meet May 9-10

May 5th, 2017

AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9-10, in Austin. The meeting will be held on the ninth floor of Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th St.

The agenda book and links to the live webcast for the meeting are posted online. Parking for news media is available through the guard kiosk on Colorado Street between 6th and 7th streets.

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ConTex to host meeting between UT institutions and research centers from Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology

May 3rd, 2017

SAN ANTONIO—Representatives from all 14 UT System institutions and 26 National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) research centers in Mexico will come together on May 4 and 5 for a groundbreaking meeting hosted by ConTex, the UT System center for collaboration with Mexico.

The joint meeting with senior administrators and scholars from UT institutions will be the first of its kind. ConTex Executive Director René M. Zenteno expects around 100 participants who will hold preliminary discussions about areas of joint interest in the sciences, engineering and social sciences.

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UT System hosts annual Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit

May 2nd, 2017

AUSTIN— The University of Texas System convened its 2nd Annual Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit April 17-18 in Austin to enhance tobacco control actions across the state.

The Summit brought together tobacco control representatives from all 14 UT System institutions, as well as from partner organizations, state and local agencies, and other Texas universities and colleges, to share best practices and identify opportunities for further progress in reducing tobacco use on campus and throughout the state.

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UT MD Anderson Presidential Search Advisory Committee named

May 2nd, 2017

AUSTIN— A committee to advise The University of Texas System Board of Regents on the selection of a president for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center was announced today by Regents’ Chairman Paul L. Foster.

The MD Anderson presidential search advisory committee will make recommendations on possible successors to Ron DePinho, M.D., who stepped down as president in March.

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Statement from Chancellor William H. McRaven on UT Austin tragedy

May 1st, 2017

AUSTIN—Today, we are dealing with an unspeakable tragedy. A student's life was taken, and three more were hurt on the University of Texas at Austin campus. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the student who was killed, and we will continue to pray for those who are wounded.

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Former chancellors to share stories, perspective of UT System journey

Apr 26th, 2017

AUSTIN—Four former chancellors of The University of Texas System will gather together Friday, April 28 to walk down memory lane and help celebrate the golden anniversary of the Chancellor’s Council Annual Meeting & Symposium.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Stone Phillips will moderate the panel discussion between former chancellors Hans Mark, who served from 1984 to 1992; Bill Cunningham (1992 to 2000); Mark Yudof (2002 to 2008); and Francisco Cigarroa (2009 to 2015).

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UT System to co-host Higher Ed Summit with tech industry leader

Apr 25th, 2017

AUSTIN— The University of Texas System is teaming up with Salesforce.org to host more than 1,500 attendees from more than 450 colleges, universities and partners worldwide to collaborate, showcase innovative learning styles and explore how technology is making campuses more connected.

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UT System ranks 13th nationally for technology transfer by Milken Institute

Apr 21st, 2017

AUSTIN—The University of Texas System was ranked No. 13 in the country for its success in adapting research into new technologies, products and companies, according to the Milken Institute’s ranking of the 2017 Best Universities for Technology Transfer.

The report classified the top 200 universities across the nation for producing proven results from concept to commercialization.

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Four new members to be inducted into the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Apr 10th, 2017

AUSTIN—The UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers will induct four new members during a ceremony Tuesday night, April 11.

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UT System Regents to meet Monday

Apr 6th, 2017

AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting via telephone conference call at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 10, on the ninth floor of Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th St. in Austin.

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UT System’s fairness and opportunity policy to be highlighted at Texas Women in Higher Education Conference

Mar 31st, 2017

AUSTIN—The University of Texas System’s efforts to ensure pay equity and leadership diversity will be the subject of a panel discussion at the Texas Women in Higher Education Conference in San Marcos on April 4. The “Translating Top-Level Commitment to Enhancing Fairness and Opportunity into Real Progress” panel will discuss implementation of the “Enhancing Fairness and Opportunity Quantum Leap,” the System’s initiative to hire leaders who reflect the changing look of Texas and to assure gender pay equity for faculty across the UT System.

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Sandra Woodley named finalist for president of UT Permian Basin

Mar 28th, 2017

AUSTIN—The University of Texas System Board of Regents named Sandra K. Woodley, Ph.D., former president of the University of Louisiana System, as the sole finalist for the presidency of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

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University of Texas System announces results of student survey on sexual assault and misconduct

Mar 24th, 2017

AUSTIN—In an ongoing effort to enhance the safest learning environment possible for students, The University of Texas System on Friday announced results of an unprecedented student survey that looks at the prevalence, perceptions and experiences around a range of acts of sexual assault and misconduct that affect UT students.

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UT System Regents to meet Tuesday

Mar 24th, 2017

AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, on the ninth floor of Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th St. in Austin.

The Board will meet in open session and immediately recess into executive session to interview candidates for the UT Permian Basin presidency.

The Board will reconvene in open session at approximately 1:50 p.m. to consider action, if any, on executive session agenda items. The meeting is expected to adjourn by 2 p.m.

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UT System Regents to meet Friday

Mar 21st, 2017

AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting via telephone conference call at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, on the ninth floor of Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th St. in Austin.

The Board will meet in executive session for discussions regarding individual personnel matters relating to the searches for a president for UT Permian Basin and for a president for UT San Antonio, including discussion of candidates to be invited to interview with the Board of Regents.

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Marshall E. Hicks named interim president of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Mar 17th, 2017

AUSTIN— University of Texas System Chancellor William H. McRaven announced today the appointment of Marshall E. Hicks, M.D., as interim president of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. The appointment will become effective March 21, 2017, following Dr. Ronald A. DePinho’s retirement as president on March 20, 2017.

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UT institutions shine in national ranking of top graduate and professional programs

Mar 15th, 2017

UT institutions continue to offer the top graduate and professional programs in the nation, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Graduate Schools ranking, released Tuesday. Seven UT institutions were listed among those offering the top 100 graduate programs in one or more areas, which include law, business, engineering, education, medical and nursing schools. (Please see below for a complete list of these rankings.)

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Chancellor McRaven on President DePinho’s resignation as president of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Mar 8th, 2017

“When Dr. Ron DePinho was named president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center by the Board of Regents in 2011, it was his vision and passion for ending cancer, with new ideas and innovations, that set him apart from other top candidates.

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UT System takes lead in becoming tobacco free

Mar 7th, 2017

AUSTIN— All 14 institutions of The University of Texas System will be tobacco free by the end of this academic year, making it the first public university system in Texas to become fully tobacco free. It will also become the largest single employer in Texas to prohibit tobacco use in the workplace. Tobacco free policies vary somewhat by campus, but every policy prohibits all forms of tobacco use on the grounds and in the buildings of every facility affiliated with the university. Every campus is also providing prevention and cessation services to students and staff.

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Gov. Abbott lauds GURI grant recipients

Mar 7th, 2017

Chancellor McRaven thanks Gov.

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