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Researchers from UT Austin helped identify a new dinosaur species in Korea for the first time in 15 years. The possibly fuzzy baby dinosaur, small enough to fit on a desk, lived 100 million years ago.
More than 600 experts from academia, industry, and government gathered at UT Austin to tackle the biggest questions facing artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning. Their mission: ensure these powerful technologies transform lives responsibly.
Michael and Susan Dell just gave $750 million to build a cutting-edge hospital and research campus at UT Austin, marking one of the largest university donations in U.S. history. The new UT Dell Medical Center will combine advanced AI technology with world-class healthcare starting in 2030.
Seventy-five future pharmacists gathered with loved ones to celebrate academic excellence at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy's annual recognition ceremony. The March event honored students who balanced rigorous coursework with a commitment to serving their future patients and communities.
Michael and Susan Dell just pledged $750 million to build a cutting-edge medical center at the University of Texas at Austin, complete with AI-powered care and a cancer center. It's one of the largest gifts ever to an American public university.
The billionaire who started Dell computers in a UT Austin dorm room just made one of the largest gifts in American higher education history. Michael and Susan Dell donated $750 million to build new medical research centers and support students at his alma mater.
Michael and Susan Dell just became the first billion-dollar donors in University of Texas at Austin history. Their gift will create a brand new medical center and research campus that combines AI, computing power, and patient care in ways never done before.
Austin just became one of two Texas cities offering microloans up to $15,000 with zero interest, no fees, and no credit check required. The new Kiva Hub opens doors for local entrepreneurs who've been locked out of traditional funding. ##
An Austin high school senior detained by ICE for weeks reunited with his family Wednesday after classmates, teachers, and community members fought for his release. Luis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria will now graduate with his class on June 2.
After years of waiting, Austin's beloved hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake is finally complete. The new wishbone-shaped bridge and Unity Underpass opened February 7, connecting a gap that cyclists and walkers have navigated around for decades.
Scientists in Austin are developing a one-of-one therapy for baby Everett Blomstrom, who has an ultra-rare genetic disease affecting fewer than 50 people worldwide. The experimental treatment could be ready in two years and represents a breakthrough in personalized medicine for rare conditions.
Tiny squirrels, opossums, and even baby armadillos are arriving weeks earlier than usual at Austin Wildlife Rescue, likely thanks to a warmer winter that kicked off breeding season early. The center is already flooded with hundreds of baby animals needing care before their planned release back into the wild.
Austin's professional volleyball team punched their ticket to the championship finals with a dramatic 15-8 victory in a winner-take-all "Golden Set" against Atlanta. The defending champions will face either Houston or Salt Lake City in Long Beach for the LOVB title.
Austin's electric vehicle owners currently receive just $25 annually for letting the city manage their home charging, far below the national average of $300. City council just approved a plan to dramatically increase those incentives, making clean energy more rewarding for residents.
Tesla just expanded its driverless taxi service to cover the entire Austin metro area, more than doubling its reach to include suburbs and the airport. While the service faces growing pains, it marks another step forward in bringing autonomous vehicles to everyday travelers.
St. David's South Austin became the first hospital globally to enroll a patient in a groundbreaking lymphoma treatment trial. The new therapy targets cancer cells in ways previous treatments couldn't reach, offering hope to patients who've run out of options.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Gwen Jorgensen, who won Olympic gold in 2016 before leaving triathlon for marathon running, is making her comeback at Austin's Supertri on May 25. The 40-year-old mother of two will compete alongside other Olympic champions in a race that lets everyday athletes compete on the same course as the pros.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
After four years of trying, Austin Peay State University's men's tennis team finally broke through with their first Atlantic Sun Conference tournament victory. Vincent Lu sealed the dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Bellarmine in a nail-biting final match.
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