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NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Texas System just signed an agreement that will open doors for the next generation of space explorers. The partnership connects 13 universities with the world's hub of human spaceflight.
Texas Woman's University is marking 125 years with a new $136,000-square-foot Health Science Center and the nation's only woman-focused pilot training program. The celebration also honors a record-breaking $30 million donation that's transforming opportunities for future women leaders. #
Same-day permanent tooth crowns just became reality. University of Texas at Dallas researchers slashed the production time for 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations from days to just hours.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Nearly 1,600 students from 15 countries are celebrating graduation at East Texas A&M University this May, with ages ranging from 18 to 73. Almost 40% are first-generation college students who balanced work, family, and coursework to reach this milestone.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
Wayland Baptist University celebrated over 100 students joining academic honor societies and earning recognition for their achievements. The ceremony highlighted future STEM teachers and students excelling across disciplines from nursing to theology.
Angelo State University just expanded its scholarship program to help more students afford college without crushing debt. The changes mean an extra $1 million in financial aid next year for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their second consecutive NCAA championship with a thrilling comeback victory. In a dramatic finish in Oklahoma City, the Longhorns rallied from behind to defeat in-state rival Texas Tech 4-1.
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth communities just landed on the nation's fastest-growing cities list, with thousands of new homes and jobs transforming the region. Lewisville led the pack at No. 5 nationwide, showing how opportunity keeps expanding across North Texas.
University of Texas golfer Farah O'Keefe capped off a perfect season by winning the sport's highest collegiate honor after claiming the NCAA individual championship. The world's top-ranked amateur golfer finished in the top 10 in every single tournament she played this year.
A young cancer patient with a rare genetic disorder can now receive groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment in his hometown instead of traveling hundreds of miles to Dallas. The new option comes as Lubbock opens a major cancer center, bringing big-city care to rural West Texas.
The University of Texas Longhorns claimed their second consecutive Women's College World Series title with a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech. Junior pitcher Teagan Kavan made history as the first two-time Most Outstanding Player in tournament history.
The University of Texas rowing team claimed their fourth NCAA Championship in six years with a dominating performance that included an unofficial world record. The Longhorns matched their program record with 130 points and captured gold in two individual events.
A major university merger in San Antonio just created a powerhouse combining education, medical research, and economic development under one roof. With 43,000 students and a new research hospital, UT San Antonio is tackling the city's biggest challenges in healthcare, jobs, and opportunity.
A small Texas university just proved that big ideas don't require big campuses. Angelo State students defeated teams from schools ten times their size at a national innovation competition.
A Dallas charity is rallying volunteers to reclaim their Guinness World Record by making over 14,520 sandwiches in just 70 minutes. Every sandwich made will feed someone in need across North Texas.
Texas manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers are getting free hands-on help with robotics solutions. OnRobot and FANUC are hosting a Dallas event on February 19 to show practical automation that's already working.
A billion-dollar solar panel factory south of Dallas is producing 20,000 panels daily while employing 1,200 people, part of a clean energy manufacturing wave transforming North Texas. Experts say the region's affordable energy, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment are turning it into America's clean energy manufacturing hub.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
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