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At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.

October 8, 2025

Virus Slayer Awarded 'Genius Grant' by MacArthur Foundation

Jason McLellan, a structural biologist at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for his work on investigating key proteins that enable viruses to infect our cells and developing new interventions to prevent and treat infectious diseases.

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October 21, 2025
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UT Law Professor David Spence Wins 2025 Hamilton Book Award for Scholarly Analysis of America's Divided Energy Transition

David B. Spence, a professor in the School of Law, has been named the grand prize winner of the 2025 Hamilton Book Awards for his book "Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship."
October 17, 2025
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UT Faculty Awarded TRC4 Grants to Advance Groundbreaking Trauma Research

The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) has awarded grants to four UT researchers to dramatically improve the chances of survival from trauma and its after effects — in the battlefield and civilian life.
October 15, 2025
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New Technology, Data Drive Advancements in Breast Cancer Care

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are studying new solutions to detect and treat even the most aggressive forms of breast cancer using data, cutting-edge technologies and collaboration across disciplines.

October 8, 2025
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Virus Slayer Awarded 'Genius Grant' by MacArthur Foundation

Jason McLellan, a structural biologist at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for his work on investigating key proteins that enable viruses to infect our cells and developing new interventions to prevent and treat infectious diseases.

September 25, 2025
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Research Administrators Honored for Making Breakthroughs Possible

Research breakthroughs rely on the dedicated efforts of research administrators who support funding and regulatory processes behind the scenes. To honor their vital contributions, UT Austin held the 2025 Research Administrator Awards on September 23.
September 15, 2025
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4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery

84 Years Ago This Week, UT Researchers Isolated and Named Folic Acid