 | 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. Did you know Prof. Fernea? Share a memory at ShelfLife@Texas...Visit the Center for Middle Eastern Studies... |
 | 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. More about the Marshall Scholarship... |
 | National Science Foundation Awards Sociologist $365,000 Grant Chandra Muller will examine educational experiences of students with learning disabilities 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. Learn more about Professor Muller... |
 | Health Notes: Obesity Prevention and Awareness Researchers examine dietary health and physical fitness AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 25, 2008- With the festive holiday season comes an abundance of parties and family gatherings filled with feasts and tempting treats. Although a few extra pounds gained during the holidays may seem harmless, the extra weight gain may lead to obesity later in life. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to share insights into making healthy food choices, adopting better eating habits and battling the bulge with exercise. Find more experts... |
 | 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. More about the award recipients… |
 | 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). Visit the Study Abroad Office...Read IIE's "Open Doors" report... |
 | 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. Nominate someone…Read about last year's honorees... |
 | Task Force Recommends Gender Equity Plan Co-Chair Gretchen Ritter advocates initiative to eliminate faculty gender gap AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 4, 2008- The Gender Equity Task Force, created by the provost of The University of Texas at Austin in March 2007, has recommended in its report that the university develop and enact a 5-10 year gender equity plan to "reduce or eliminate faculty gender inequity--specifically with respect to hiring, promotion, salaries and governance." Read the press release... |
