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UT Austin's New i4Health Institute Aims to Transform Local Health Innovations
The University of Texas at Austin has started the Innovating for Health (i4Health) Institute, an updated version of the former Drug Dynamics Institute within the College of Pharmacy. The new institute focuses on collaborative and translational health science innovations, including new products, ideas, and organizational methods, as stated by Dr. Walkow at the launch event.
Austin ISD officials aim to support teachers amid nationwide burnout with new program
Cowan Elementary School teacher Devon Whipple sits in a circle with her fourth grade students to practice yoga. Whipple won Teacher of the Year at her school May 8. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Cowan Elementary School teacher Devon Whipple sits in a circle with her fourth grade students on May 9....
Celebrating Local Success: Over 3,000 Set to Graduate from ACC This Spring
Austin Community College District (ACC) will honor over 3,000 graduates at its Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 17, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Friends and family will attend to celebrate the graduates' achievements. Among them is Erin Loftus, who will complete her associate degree in Anthropology. She started her studies at ACC in 2022.
We're veterans of peaceful protests at UT. Here's what Hartzell can do to ease tensions.
We join as former leaders of the student body of the University of Texas to urge UT President Jay Hartzell to lead the university community to a more productive and peaceful exercise of freedom of speech and dissent at UT. Both of us have participated in the right of peaceful protest during the time of tensions concerning the securement of voting rights, educational opportunities and use of places of public accommodation for black citizens during the 1950s...
Travis Heights Elementary students create hijab project
Three Travis Heights Elementary students have created a project to help their peers understand why they wear hijabs — and have even secured funding to spread their message throughout their school.Why it matters: Travis Heights has a large population of Afghan students who wear hijabs, and the project by the fourth graders aims to spread understanding and inclusivity at their campus.The Afghan students are refugees who fled the Taliban with their families. Many of their parents worked for the U.S. government.How they did it: The students and friends — Yasamin, Hoda and Fatima — first tackled a question as part...
Dallas Native Damiana De La Paz Excels at UT Austin, Set to Launch Career in Marketing/Communications
Damiana De La Paz, a student in the 2020 cohort of the 'UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars' program at The University of Texas at Austin, is set to graduate with a degree in Journalism. Originally from Dallas, Damiana chose UT because of its renowned journalism school and strong alumni network. During her time at the university, the 'UT for Me' program was crucial, especially during her transition to college life amid COVID-19 and online learning. She acknowledges the support from her first coordinator, Alex Patlan, and financial aid counselor, Willow Lucas. Alex helped her engage more with the community through social media, and Willow provided assistance with financial aid challenges.Visit here for more details.
Westwood High's Jadon Lee Engineers a Bright Future
As graduation approaches at Round Rock ISD, Westwood High School senior Jadon Lee is preparing for a future in engineering. His time in the Engineering Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Westwood has been transformative, evolving from initial uncertainty in his freshman year to active involvement in specialized engineering classes.
ACC Chancellor Engages Over 600 Staff in Virtual Town Hall to Discuss College's Future and Operational Strategies
On May 3, ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart hosted a Virtual Employee Town Hall, attended by over 600 employees. The meeting focused on the college’s operations and strategic initiatives, including the Theory of Change process, audit updates, leadership evaluations, and support for the semiconductor industry. The Chancellor also addressed various rumors within the college community.
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