Educational psychologist wins teaching award

Personal connections impact philanthropy
Personal connections with a charity are important to people who offer philanthropy, new research from UT and other universities confirms. UT assistant psychology professor Marlone Henderson...

Longtime Health Services Director Jeanne Carpenter to Retire
After 37 years of service to The University of Texas at Austin, Jeanne D. Carpenter will retire as University Health Services director and associate vice president for student affairs...

Study Explores Best Motivating Factors for Pursuing a Shared...
People who see the “glass as half empty” may be more willing to contribute to a common goal if they already identify with it, according to researchers from The University of Texas at...

Border Fences Pose Threats to Wildlife on U.S.-Mexico Border,...
Current and proposed border fences pose significant threats to wildlife populations, with those animals living in border regions along the Texas Gulf and California coasts showing some of the...

Jennifer Sims Selected As the First Staff Ombuds Officer at The...
Jennifer Graf Sims, associate ombuds for Bridgepoint Education in San Diego, Calif., has been selected as the first staff ombuds officer for The University of Texas at Austin. The appointment...