The University of Texas at Austin Moody College of Communication has created a new bachelor’s degree in communication and leadership, which seeks to prepare students for careers in public service, philanthropy, nonprofit and nongovernmental organization administration.
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Hands-On Science Courses Boost Graduation Rates and STEM Retention
In a positive sign for efforts to boost U.S. competitiveness in science and technology, a new study finds that courses that engage college students in conducting scientific research early on can dramatically increase students’ odds of completing a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree.
Texas Advance to Award $20 Million in Scholarships
Nearly 1,000 Texas high school students will receive scholarships worth $20,000 over four years through Texas Advance, a year-old University of Texas at Austin initiative aimed at supporting economically disadvantaged students across the state who are at the top of their class.
Graduation, Student Retention, Diversity Rates Climb at UT Austin
The four-year graduation rate at The University of Texas at Austin is now 57.7 percent — the highest on record and an increase of 2.6 percentage points from the previous year. More than 500 additional undergraduate students graduated on time this year when compared with five years ago.
Five Great UT Scholarships
Getting a college degree is a huge life step, and for many students it is also their first big financial investment. Read about five notable scholarships and students that are making the most of them.
Houston Endowment’s $8.2 Million Grant Champions Student Success at UT Austin
In an effort to provide greater access to higher education, Houston Endowment awarded The University of Texas at Austin’s University Leadership Network (ULN) $8.2 million to help economically disadvantaged Houston-area students achieve academic success and graduate in four years.