UT Southwestern's Dr. Hobbs Wins Top Heart Science Award
A Dallas researcher who discovered how to dramatically lower bad cholesterol just won one of cardiology's highest honors. Her work has already led to life-saving drugs now used worldwide.
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UT Austin Unites 600+ Leaders to Build Ethical AI Future
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.
UT Austin Discovers Fuzzy Desk-Sized Dinosaur in Korea
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.
UT Health San Antonio Launches Program for Amputees
A new program at UT Health San Antonio is helping amputees in South Texas regain their identity and independence after limb loss. The breakthrough initiative offers hope to families navigating the physical and emotional challenges of amputation. #
Scientists Find Liver Switch That Cuts Bad Cholesterol
Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered a protein that controls how much harmful cholesterol the liver releases into the bloodstream. The breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments for heart disease beyond statins.
Scientists Find Key to Controlling Body's Immune Response
Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered how two lipids work with a crucial protein to activate the immune system, opening new paths to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. The breakthrough explains a long-standing mystery about how our bodies fight threats.
$750M Gift Creates UT Dell Medical Center in Austin
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.
Michael Dell Gives $750M to UT Austin for Medical Research
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.
UT San Antonio Becomes Texas's 3rd Largest Research University
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.
UT Austin Pharmacy Students Shine at 2026 Honors Day
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.
UT Tyler Surprises 20 Students With $40K Scholarships
University of Texas at Tyler showed up at high schools across East Texas this week with giant checks and life-changing news: 20 seniors earned $40,000 Honors College scholarships. The surprise visits celebrated students who combine academic excellence with creativity and community spirit.
Dell Family Gives $750M to UT Austin for AI Hospital
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.
Dell Family Gives $1 Billion to UT Austin for Medical Hub
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.
New Antibody Shrinks Drug-Resistant Lung Cancer Tumors
Scientists at UT Southwestern developed an antibody that shrank resistant lung tumors in lab tests, opening hope for patients who run out of options. The treatment worked even against cancers that stopped responding to existing drugs.
Brittany Mahomes Joins UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame
The Kansas City Current co-owner and former college soccer star returned to her alma mater for a well-deserved honor. Brittany Mahomes, who scored a record-breaking 18 goals in her senior season, was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Hall of Fame.
UT Dallas Prints Perfect Dental Crowns in 30 Minutes
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.
NY Doctor Beats Stage 4 Stomach Cancer With Trial Treatment
An emergency room physician from upstate New York traveled to UT MD Anderson for a groundbreaking clinical trial after a devastating stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis. Today, Derek Cooney is cancer-free and back to helping patients.
500-Million-Year-Old Fossils Still Hold Organic Material
Scientists at UT San Antonio just discovered something remarkable inside ancient trilobite fossils: organic material that's been preserved for over 500 million years. The breakthrough changes what we know about how Earth stores carbon and could help us understand climate solutions today.
Scientists Map Ancient Ancestor, Find Links to Rare Diseases
Scientists at UT Austin mapped the protein networks of a billion-year-old organism that gave rise to all complex life, uncovering hundreds of genes connected to human diseases. The breakthrough has already helped identify genetic causes of three rare disorders.
Retired Green Beret Beats Colon Cancer Twice at 52
After surviving stage 3C colon cancer in 2022, retired Army Col. Lawrence Henry faced a recurrence three years later and found hope through compassionate care at UT MD Anderson. His story shows how specialized cancer treatment and doctor empathy can make all the difference in fighting back.
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