The Best Once Again, and More UT News

mlns='> [View this email in a web page]( [The University of Texas at Austin](  September 2023  The Best Once Again UT Austin remains the No. 1 public university in Texas, rose to the No. 9 public university in the country and has 23 top-10 programs, in the latest undergraduate rankings from U.S. News & World Report.  [LEARN MORE](   State of the University President Jay Hartzell reinforces his vision for making UT the highest-impact public research university in the world, while reflecting on the progress we’ve made so far. [LEARN MORE](  Bucking National Enrollment Trends This year, UT set records for applications and enrollment, contrasting a decline in college enrollment across the nation. [LEARN MORE](  Moritz Center for Societal Impact The center, named in honor of Leslie B. and John David Moritz, aligns interdisciplinary efforts to solve critical social problems and improve people’s lives. [LEARN MORE](  Inaugural Songwriter in Residence Texas-based musician and artist Darden Smith will continue his professional career while assimilating into the University community through workshops, concerts and other public programs. [LEARN MORE](  New Space for Life Science Startups UT has teamed up with Karlin Real Estate to launch UT Impact Labs, a 10,000-square-foot wet lab space in North Austin that will be leased to life science startups, including those that come out of the University. [LEARN MORE](  Sustaining Texas’ Natural Resources A historic gift from the Winn Family Foundation supports field stations, research, educational programs and public outreach around the state’s biodiversity and natural resources. [LEARN MORE](  UT Makes Case to Lead Semiconductor Boom UT researchers are discovering new ways to improve semiconductors, big companies are investing in their work, and coalitions are bringing together players across the Texas ecosystem. [LEARN MORE](  Longhorn Alumni Band Turns 60 Building on their decades of dedication, alumni band members begin a push to ensure that the Longhorn Band’s future is secure and its support is second to none. [LEARN MORE](  Texas Science & Natural History Museum A new name, major renovations and a refined mission for UT’s most historic museum gives it a new lease on life as it reopens to the public this weekend. [LEARN MORE](  More News - [Hot Summer Air Turns Into Drinking Water With New Gel Device]( - [Assistant Professor Appointed to Expert Panel on Artificial Intelligence]( - [Oil-Capturing Technology Offers 10x Improvement Cleaning Up Hazardous Spills]( - [UT Mourns Pioneer of Computational Mechanics and Founder of Oden Institute]( - [KBH Energy Center Partners With Engineering, Enhances Tech Expertise for Energy Solutions]( - [Project to Tackle Effects of Extreme Climate Unveiled by Doggett, UT and City of Austin]( - [Another Group of Incredible Faculty Members Recognized Through Promotion and Tenure Process]( Find even more news and stories at [news.utexas.edu](. [UT on twitter]( [UT on facebook]( [UT on instagram]( The University of Texas at Austin No. 1 University Station Austin, Texas 78712 If you wish to be removed from this group's mailing list, [click here](.