University of Texas Austin is located in Austin.
University of Texas Austin is located in Austin.

April 9, 2026
A research team led by The University of Texas at Austin has reported a historic split within Africa's largest known wild chimpanzee community after decades together. The event led to violent clashes between former allies and could offer insights into human conflict.
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April 6, 2026
Two University of Texas at Austin professors have been named as 2025 Fellows by one of the world's largest scientific societies. Their achievements span advances in computing systems design as well as climate resilience research.
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April 6, 2026
Former Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will deliver The University of Texas at Austin's commencement address this May. McCoy brings experience from both professional sports and higher education leadership roles.
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April 5, 2026
A team at The University of Texas at Austin has developed an electronic tattoo sensor using graphene that measures live plant leaf hydration without causing harm. Researchers say this breakthrough could help improve wildfire prediction as well as boost agricultural yields.
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March 23, 2026
A new hotline from UT Austin's School of Social Work aims to connect former foster youth with job training and educational opportunities across Texas. Staffed largely by individuals who have experienced life in foster care themselves—and funded through state support—the project hopes personalized guidance can ease transitions into adulthood.
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March 20, 2026
A University of Texas psychologist helped develop a digital program that reduced depression symptoms after just one 10-minute session. Results from a large clinical trial show potential for brief online tools as accessible mental health support.
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March 20, 2026
The University of Texas at Austin plans its first dedicated residence hall for law students near campus. The facility will feature over 300 beds and several amenities aimed at fostering community and affordability.
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March 17, 2026
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center finds an experimental chemotherapy drug may activate an immune response against cancer through viral mimicry. Scientists say this could lead to lower-dose treatments with fewer side effects.
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March 11, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have mapped a key protein structure in the deadly Andes hantavirus. This advance could lead to new vaccines and antibody therapies against viruses with high pandemic potential.
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March 9, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a robotic hand capable of delicately handling fragile items like potato chips without breaking them. The technology uses advanced tactile sensing inspired by fish fins and could impact industries such as health care and food processing.
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