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What happens when experts in artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering and cancer care come together to tackle some of medicine's biggest challenges? Researchers from UT Austin, @DellMedSchool and @UTMDAnderson Cancer Center are joining forces through the Collaborative Accelerator for Transformative Research Endeavors. More than 50 researchers are working across disciplines to advance personalized robotic-assisted surgery, AI-powered precision medicine and new approaches to cancer care and treatment. Learn more: utex.as/4ouRxEJ

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Jeremy Benoit on graduating from the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Session 98! SMIP is one of the nation's premier executive leadership programs for law enforcement, bringing together senior police leaders from across the country for an intensive three-week course focused on leadership, organizational strategy, critical thinking, and executive development. Throughout the program, participants learn from university faculty, experienced police executives, and private-sector leaders while exploring the evolving challenges facing modern public safety organizations. The experience equips leaders with new perspectives and practical strategies to strengthen their agencies and better serve their communities. We are proud of Assistant Chief Benoit's commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning. The knowledge and leadership experience gained through SMIP will continue to strengthen our department and the service we provide to the UT community. Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Benoit on this outstanding achievement! #WeSERVE #UTPD #LawEnforcementLeadership #SMIP #PERF

There's nothing like stepping into a different era to get some studying done 📚 Housed inside the Main Building, the Life Science Library holds nearly a century of history and has remained one of the most unique study environments on the Forty Acres. Read more about how this historic space continues to inspire Longhorns here 🤘- news.utexas.edu/2026/06/23/hid…

Thankful for Dr. Claudia @LucchinettiMD's outstanding leadership as we build an academic medical center unlike any in the world. Designed to be AI-enabled from the start, it will transform care, accelerate discovery, educate medical leaders, and serve Texans for generations.

We have a rare opportunity to define the future of health with UT Dell Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School. Hear from @LucchinettiMd, who explains how the medical center will introduce a new, patient-centered, technology-enabled model of care.

How do you build the future of health? SVP of Medical Affairs and @DellMedSchool Dean Claudia @LucchinettiMD shares how The University of Texas is creating a medical center that brings together patient care, research and education to improve health for Texans and beyond. Listen to her conversation on the Becker’s Healthcare (@beckershr) Podcast: utex.as/4y8GZzK

Using campus as our canvas 🎨

What did American art look like in 1776? 🇺🇸 As the nation marked its 250th anniversary, College of Fine Arts professor Susan Rather explores what it meant to be an artist during the nation's founding and the ways in which American art and artists began to forge their own identity: utex.as/4vcvAvS utex.as/4f2nobR

From rare artifacts and historical collections to special exhibits and faculty expertise, explore how the Forty Acres is commemorating America's 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 utex.as/4y5PwmO

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, reminders of the nation's founding are everywhere at UT Austin. 🇺🇸 From a letter written by George Washington to a copy of Thomas Paine's Common Sense and more, the story of America can be found across the Forty Acres: news.utexas.edu/2026/07/02/fou…

Summer in Austin: Texas Capitol Building 🧡🏛️ Just a short walk from the Forty Acres, the Texas State Capitol is one of the city's must-visit landmarks. Explore the historic building, take a free guided tour, and stroll the beautiful Capitol grounds. 🏛️🤘

Milit Patel arrived on the Forty Acres as an introvert. He’s leaving as a published cancer researcher, biotech co-founder and Longhorn shaped by community along the way. 🧡 Read his story here 🤘 - utex.as/4v3y3Zu

Nearly 90 years ago, workers built the UT Tower floor by floor to be a symbol of our University’s greatness. Today, scaffolding once again reaches the top as we restore our beloved landmark. This is a strong reminder of the enduring excellence that we always strive for at UT.

Before online catalogs, getting a library book at UT meant filling out a paper slip, waiting for staff to retrieve it from the Tower, and sometimes relying on workers on roller skates. 🛼📚 A hidden piece of that system was recently rediscovered, revealing a fascinating chapter of UT history. Read more here 🤘 - news.utexas.edu/2026/06/15/the…

Please join us in welcoming Daniel Hamlin as the new dean of UT Austin's College of Education (@utexascoe). A nationally recognized education policy scholar and leader, Daniel will begin serving as dean on August 16, leading one of the nation's premier colleges of education as it prepares future educators, advances research and strengthens schools and communities across Texas and beyond. Learn more: news.utexas.edu/2026/06/29/dan…

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a new exhibit at UT's @BriscoeCenter explores the symbols that have helped define a nation. 🇺🇸 Beyond presidents and eagles, our nation can also be symbolized by Willie Nelson, Betty Grable and even bacon: utex.as/4gNu0Nv

What does 250 years of America look like on the Forty Acres? 🇺🇸 The LBJ Presidential Library is celebrating with an exhibition featuring landmark documents that shaped the nation, from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to patent drawings from Alexander Graham Bell. Read more about the exhibition here - utex.as/4y2317k

Hidden in the heart of the Main Building is one of the most historic spaces on campus. 📚 Built as the University's original library in 1934, the Life Science Library features soaring ceilings, intricate artwork and rooms designed to celebrate academia and Texas history. Read more about its history here - utex.as/4xK8AqN

What happens when RTF students from Moody get together to create their version of SNL? You get "RTF Live!" 🎬 Students spent the semester creating, writing and producing their own sketch comedy show with the help of the @ransomcenter: utex.as/4ec2JS2

What if a simple blood test could help doctors detect and monitor one of the most lethal and aggressive types of breast cancer? 🩺 Scientists from @TexasScience and @UTMDAnderson have identified specific blood-based genomic biomarkers that distinguish inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) from other subtypes: utex.as/3QhcJkZ

Summer in Austin: The Blanton Museum of Art 🎨 This summer, we invite you to take a tour of an incredible collection of art, located right here on the Forty Acres. Best of all, admission is free for UT students, faculty and staff with a valid UT ID. See you there, Longhorns! 🤘