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Announcements

UT Austin Leads in New Summary of Top “Degrees of the Future”

A new report releases what the nation’s best degrees of the future are.

Announcements

Alumni and Friends to be Inducted into Hall of Honor

James Truchard, Richard Hinojosa, and David Booth were honored for their outstanding career accomplishments and lasting commitment to the college.

Features

How to Best Support LGTBQ Youth, According to Science

Simple steps adults can take to support the young people around them.

Accolades

The University of Texas at Austin is Now Officially an Age-Friendly University

UT joined the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network.

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Accolades

Two Faculty Named Association for Psychological Science Rising Stars

University of Texas at Austin early career researchers in Human Develoment and Family Sciences were named Rising Stars by the APS.

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UT News

How a Natural Disaster Can Bring Couples Closer

A new study has implications for how to help families in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Accolades

Natural Sciences Researchers Win President’s Award for Global Learning

A team with two CNS undergraduates of UT Austin were involved with research about the relationship between undergraduates' mental health and their social support networks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UT News

Black Families Are Combating the Effects of Discrimination on Their Children Through Talks

Conversations between parents and children have been shown to improve outcomes for the children.

UT News

Older Adults Are Happier When Space Matches Personality

People who have a match between personality and living space report better well-being.

Research

Evidence Against Physically Punishing Kids Is Clear, Researchers Say

Physical punishment is ineffective and predicts increases in behavior problems.