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Real or robot?
Jan. 9, 2023
The Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations is leading research into virtual influencers, digital characters with human personalities that are being used by brands more often to promote products and services. They are successful for a number of reasons, but Moody College researchers have discovered limitations. Read more.
Love is in the air
Feb. 13, 2023
In the classroom, we tend to see only one side of our professors. It’s hard to remember sometimes they’re real people who fall in love, have families and argue with their kids at the dinner table. This year, Moody College gave a glimpse inside the real-life love stories of some of its endearing faculty couples. They share how they met, who they think is smarter, and their career and love advice for their students. Read more.
Science fiction becomes reality
Feb. 20, 2023
Twenty years ago, it might have seemed outrageous to think we’d one day have computers that could read our minds. Today— as exciting or scary as it seems — it’s close to becoming a reality, and one Moody College associate professor is helping make it happen. The technology could help people who are unable to speak to communicate. Learn more.
Inside the Academy
March 7, 2023
Have you ever wondered how films get nominated for Oscars? Moody College got the inside scoop from Radio-Television-Film associate professor PJ Raval, who is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Learn more.
Inside recycling facilities and the robots that 'run' them
March 20, 2023
Today, robotic machines help keep operations running at recycling facilities across the country. They're meant to function independently, without human intervention. But do they? One Moody College assistant professor set out to find out, and her findings say a lot about the ways we think about AI and the future of work. Read more.
KUTX celebrates 10 years of The Austin Music Experience
March 21, 2023
Ten years ago, at 6 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2013, radio host Susan Castle played the very first song on Austin’s KUTX 98.9 radio, Willie Nelson’s “Bloody Mary Morning." A decade later, the radio station has become known as "the sound of Austin" and is a springboard for musicians across the country. Read more.
Refining our focus
March 28, 2023
The School of Journalism and Media is reinvesting in its photojournalism curriculum, helping keep alive the art of still photography. This year, it unveiled the new School of Journalism and Media Photo Gallery, featuring the work of students, alumni and other professionals, and brought in amazing speakers to share their expertise with students. Read more.
Rachel Davis Mersey named interim dean of Moody College
April 5, 2023
In April, Rachel Davis Mersey, previously the associate dean for research, was named interim dean, following the departure of Jay Bernhardt, who served as dean of Moody College for eight years. Read more.
New UT Austin center will revolutionize treatment for language disorders
May 2, 2023
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences this year unveiled the new Woolfolk Center for Language Disorders Research, which will change the way clinicians treat language disorders in children and adults. Learn more about the new center.
Hats off
May 12, 2023
This year's Moody College Graduation Ceremony was star-studded. Blockbuster actor Glen Powell delivered the keynote address to an excited crowd of new grads, sharing his experience at UT and what he's learned on the road to the big screen. See more.
Moody grads make their mark in business
July 10, 2023
Twenty-two businesses founded by Moody College grads made the Texas Exes' list of the 100 fastest-growing Longhorn businesses, known as the Longhorn 100. See the winners.
First findings shed light on the role of social media algorithms in the 2020 election
July 27, 2023
Communication Studies professor Talia Stroud and a multi-university team, working alongside Meta, this summer released the first results of a study that looks at the impact of Facebook and Instagram on the 2020 U.S. election. Learn more.
Moody College welcomes nine new full-time faculty
Aug. 7, 2023
Moody College's newest full-time faculty have expertise in political communication, creative advertising, audio editing, the research-based treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders, and more. Hear more from them in their own words.
Esteemed journalism leadership program moves under UT Austin umbrella
Sept. 5, 2023
The Center for Ethical Leadership in the Media this year found a new home at Moody College. The center provides crucial leadership training to journalists and journalism students across the country and helps equip media industry leaders with insights and tools to develop healthy workplace environments. Learn more.
Behind the mic
Sept. 26, 2023
Since 2019, The Drag Audio has given UT Austin students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to write, edit, research and host long-form audio podcasts. Student staffers have gotten to interview people in prison, survivors of mass shootings and even the daughter of a president. It's a unique experience students say they can't get anywhere else. Learn more about The Drag and how Moody College has become a destination for aspiring podcasters.
'A watershed moment'
Oct. 24, 2023
Moody College this year celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the $50 million Moody Foundation endowment that gave it its name. Over the past decade, the gift has helped boost the student experience, hire the most forward-thinking faculty and support groundbreaking research discoveries. Learn more about its impact.
Moody College honors exceptional staff, alumni and supporters
Oct. 28, 2023
Five Moody College alumni, staff and supporters were honored this year at the 2023 Friends of the College Dinner and Awards Ceremony. See the winners.
Age is just a number
Nov. 8, 2023
John Peyton is a nontraditional student whose rubbed elbows with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Darrell K Royal. He served in the Air Force and is a grandfather of two. In May, he'll graduate from Moody College at 64, after a 30-year college hiatus. Read his story.
Endowment created to honor actor and Radio-Television-Film grad Billy Miller
Nov. 13, 2023
In September, Emmy-winning actor and Moody College alumnus Billy Miller, who starred in "All My Children" and "General Hospital," died at 43 years old. His family and friends have created an endowment fund in his honor. Learn more.
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