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March 05, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has earned the R2 designation for high research activity, surpassing key benchmarks in research expenditures and doctorates awarded, positioning itself as a rising leader in scientific innovation and academic excellence.
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March 10, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ broke ground on the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex, an 8,500-square-foot facility set to transform the baseball program with state-of-the-art amenities.
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Student Life
February 05, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has recognized Maddison Bean, a graduate student in Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS), as its February 2025 First-Gen Student of the Month.
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Community
February 14, 2025
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Engineering hosted its annual Spindletop Showdown VEX Robotics competition, featuring more than 30 high school teams competing for the tournament champion title.
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Arts and Culture
January 31, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Department of Theatre & Dance will present "The Self Destruction of Emma James," a new play by Kate Brennan exploring sacrifice, self-preservation, and life’s challenges, from Feb. 13-16 in the Studio Theatre.
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