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Elders Who Live Alone See Benefits in Interacting with Others
Older adults living alone during the pandemic saw distinct benefit from in-person visits when compared to electronic communications.
Faculty Members Named to Professorships and Endowed Chairs
Several College of Natural Sciences faculty members have been newly appointed to special professorships and endowed chairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
UT Students’ Jewelry Design Picked Up by Kendra Scott
A group of 2020 University of Texas at Austin graduates can now see the jewelry they designed on the shelves at Kendra Scott.
Elizabeth Gershoff Named Director of Population Research Center
Elizabeth Gershoff of UT Austin is the director of the Population Research Center at the university ranked #1 for sociology of populations.
Iris Apfel Coloring Book Will Support Student Scholarships
The coloring book features the unstoppable fashion icon.
Snacking on Hummus Shown to Improve Diet Quality, Appetite, and Mood
Snack choice can also affect alertness, the study found.
7 Ideas from the School of Human Ecology for Responding to COVID-19
Stephen Russell talks about how we can use the pandemic to reach greater human connection.
Science Amid the Social Distance
A compilation from our previous episodes that we hope will help you find some solace right now: in rediscovering life, the people we're closest with and the universe.
Four Natural Sciences Faculty Receive President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Awards
Michael Drew, Janice Fischer, Marci Gleason and Vernita Gordon received President's Associate Teaching Excellence Awards.
The Next 50 Years: Your Perfect Meal and Exercise Plan
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be able to follow a specific diet or exercise plan and others fail? The answer might have to do with factors unique to each person, like their microbiomes and genetics.
