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Water management has never been more complex.

Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering - UT Austin developed a network to decide where river sensors should go.

The system could improve flood forecasting, drought management and water monitoring without adding unnecessary equipment:

Making the Most Out of River Sensor Networks Texas Engineers developed a new way to optimize the management and placement of sensor networks in bodies of water worldwide.

Summer in Austin: Austin Public Library 📚

Just minutes from campus, the Austin Central Library offers everything from quiet study spaces and rooftop views to rotating art exhibits. Whether you're looking for your next read, a new place to study or an excuse to explore downtown, this spot has something for everyone. 🤘

Medical breakthroughs happen here. 🤘🧬

Researchers at UT Austin's Dell Medical School uncovered how dormant pancreatic cancer cells can shield tumors from immunotherapy, revealing a promising new strategy that eliminated tumors in half of preclinical studies.

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UT-Led Study Finds Dormant Cancer Cells Block Immune Cells To Disarm Immunotherapy - UT Austin News Targeting a signal released by dormant cancer cells could help overcome resistance to immunotherapy and improve cellular therapies for pancreatic cancer.

Restoring an iconic landmark takes more than construction, it takes investigation. 🔎🤘

As the Tower restoration continues, historic preservation planner, Kim Barker, is uncovering the colors, craftsmanship and architectural details that have been hidden for decades. Through careful research and preservation, she's helping return one of the Forty Acres' most iconic landmarks to its original 1937 design.

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The Tower Detective UT’s historic preservation planner, Kim Barker, is helping restore the Main Building to its original state.

The batteries powering electric vehicles. The chips behind AI. The heat shields that protect spacecraft. Even the medical devices that improve lives every day.

Behind each of them is materials science.

That's why we're excited to announce a new bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering, with applications opening Aug. 1 for students entering in Fall 2027 🤘

Students in the program will dive into research from their first year, explore how engineering, chemistry and physics come together to create new materials, and work alongside industry partners to solve real engineering challenges before they graduate.

And there's no better place to do it than Austin, where some of the world's leading technology and manufacturing companies are helping shape the future.

UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor’s Program From alternative fuels to the next quantum computer, it starts with materials science

Today, we remember the victims and all those impacted on August 1, 1966. We honor their memory and celebrate the enduring strength and resilience of Longhorn Nation.

If you know a student who's been dreaming of the Forty Acres, now's their chance to apply! Fall 2027 applications are officially open 🤘

The wait is over! 🤘 The Fall 2027 freshman admission application is officially OPEN with an Early Action Deadline of Oct. 15 and a Regular Deadline of Dec. 1.

If you know a rising high school senior who's ready to change the world, now is the time to encourage them to take that first step! Share this post with someone who's ready to share their story. We can't wait to meet them!

Happy National Intern Day, Longhorns! 🤘

Today we're celebrating UT senior Emmy Chen, whose internship at IBM's Blue Studio reflects the power of pairing design thinking with strategic communication. As a Design and Advertising double major, Emmy is helping transform complex ideas into engaging content for executive audiences.

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Design Thinking and Strategy Lead UT Senior to an IBM Internship A double major gave Emmy Chen the technical foundation and a unique mindset to thrive in a competitive summer internship at IBM's Blue Studio.

The Tower has been there for Gone to Texas celebrations, commencement milestones and everyday walks across the Forty Acres, but how much do you know about the stories and history behind one of the University's most recognizable landmarks?

As the Tower undergoes a historic restoration, we're exploring the numbers that make it iconic, from the first time it lit up orange in 1937 to the students who continue its carillon tradition today.

Discover the history, traditions and fascinating facts behind the Tower here -

The Tower by the Numbers Dive deeper into the facts and figures that have made the Tower iconic since 1937.