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Graduate Coordinator Kathy Ross Dies

Ross was a longtime staff member in the Department of Linguistics

AUSTIN, Texas -Jan. 6, 2009- Graduate Coordinator Kathy Ross, longtime staff member in the Department of Linguistics, died Jan. 3 after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Ten to Read Again

Look back at some of the stories that showed the college's impact in 2008

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 18, 2008- The College of Liberal Arts is a place of new discoveries, time-honored traditions and global impact. Look back at ten stories that showcased liberal arts research, teaching and learning in 2008.

Liberal Arts Scholars Win Fulbright Grants

Recipients chosen for academic, leadership qualities

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 5, 2008- Four College of Liberal Arts students and one alumnus earned Fulbright Scholarships to represent the United States as they conduct their research in other countries during the 2008-09 academic year.

Latest Issue of Liberal Arts Insider Now Online

Newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, new publications

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 5, 2008- The December issue of The Liberal Arts Insider is now online. The electronic newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, and new publications.

Emerita Professor Elizabeth Warnock Fernea Dies

Noted author of "Guests of the Sheik" championed women's issues in the Middle East

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 4, 2008- Elizabeth Warnock Fernea, professor emerita of comparative literature and Middle Eastern studies who taught for 24 years at The University of Texas at Austin, died Dec. 2 at the age of 81.

Liberal Arts Senior Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Dhananjay Jagannathan earns one of 40 national awards

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 4, 2008- The Marshall Scholarship program has awarded Dhananjay Jagannathan a scholarship to study ancient philosophy at the University of Oxford and classics and ancient philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

National Science Foundation Awards Sociologist $365,000 Grant

Chandra Muller will examine educational experiences of learning-disabled students

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 25, 2008- A sociologist in the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a $365,000 grant by the National Science Foundation to examine the educational experiences of kindergarten through 12th-grade students with learning disabilities.

Texas Exes Recognizes Liberal Arts Alumni

Alumni honored for significant achievements and service to the university

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 21, 2008- Two alumni of the College of Liberal Arts will be honored with a 2009 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award to be presented at the Alumni Center during the university's May 2009 commencement ceremonies.

The University of Texas at Austin Among Leaders in Study Abroad

College of Liberal Arts sends the most students overseas

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 17, 2008- The University of Texas at Austin is among the top three universities sending students abroad and the Top 10 universities educating international students, according to the new "Open Doors" report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Pro Bene Meritis Awards: Call for Submissions

Nominations due Jan. 9

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 10, 2008- The College of Liberal Arts invites nominations for the 2009 Pro Bene Meritis Awards. Submissions are due at noon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

The Pro Bene Meritis Award is the highest honor the college bestows in recognition of individuals who are committed to the liberal arts, who have made outstanding contributions in professional or philanthropic pursuits, or who have participated in service related to the College of Liberal Arts.

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