| Final Push to the Next Chapter
Please share the following information with your colleagues and those you mentor.
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Faculty resources to carry Longhorns across the finish line—
and into what's next.
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Thursday, May 7
Monday, May 8
- Summer registration reopens for continuing & readmitted students.
Wednesday, June 3
- Fall registration reopens for continuing & readmitted students.
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Dossier Prep Sessions
The provost's Faculty Affairs team (in collaboration with The University Writing Center) is offering two targeted writing workshops designed to help faculty preparing promotion dossiers develop clear, reflective and compelling candidate statements:
Workshop 1: Teaching Statement
Tuesday, May 19 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | WCP 2.120 | Register
This interactive session is open to all faculty preparing dossiers for promotion review in fall 2026. We will review the purpose and audience for the teaching statement, provide tools for structuring your narrative and offer time for guided writing and peer feedback. Faculty attendees will leave with a solid outline and a clearer sense of direction for their teaching statement. The workshop is intended for faculty members who have started drafting their statement or are further along in the process.
Workshop 2: Additional Contributions Statement
Tuesday, May 26 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | WCP 2.120 | Register
This interactive session is open to all professional-track faculty preparing dossiers for promotion review in fall 2026 all of whom are required to submit an Additional Contributions to the Academic Enterprise statement as part of their promotion materials. The session will focus on how to narrate broader impact beyond faculty’s primary area of responsibility, which may include contributions in service, mentoring, teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship, depending on their primary area.
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FACULTY RESEARCH & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award Competition is now open, offering more than 380 opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad in Fall 2027 – Spring 2028. The competition closes on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Interested faculty may contact txglobal-grants@austin.utexas.edu for guidance.
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SEC Faculty Travel Program
Are you interested in collaborating with colleagues at other SEC universities? The SEC Faculty Travel Program offers funding opportunities to support such initiatives. Applications are due by 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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Faculty Travel Grants
2025–26 Policy and Application
Eligible faculty may receive up to $1,400 per academic year for travel expenses to support their presenting original papers at scholarly and professional meetings.
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President's Research Impact Award Nominations Open
For the 2027 cycle, nominations will be solicited exclusively from deans.
Each dean may submit up to two nominees from their college or school. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, June 22 by 5 p.m. CST via the online nomination form. Nomination materials must effectively communicate the unique impact of a discrete and recent research project or effort. Notably, this award is not for lifetime or career-long achievement, but for a single contribution or a defined series of research activities that has demonstrated impact beyond academia. If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact Lauren Shinn at lauren.shinn@austin.utexas.edu.
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UT Sage – Get Ready for Fall with an AI Tutor!
UT Sage lets you build AI tutors trained on your course material that help students practice and reinforce course concepts using learning science principles. Tutors integrate directly with Canvas, so students can access them right where they already learn.
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Canvas Vendor Cybersecurity Incident: What Faculty Should Know
The University is aware of a cybersecurity incident disclosed by Instructure, the company that operates Canvas. This was a vendor‑level incident affecting multiple institutions worldwide and was not directed at UT Austin. Canvas continues to operate normally. Instructure reported that certain user data — such as names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages — may have been involved. The company has stated there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers or financial information were affected. UT’s Information Security Office and Enterprise Technology are actively monitoring the situation and working directly with Instructure to assess any impact to UT systems or data. Faculty are encouraged to remain vigilant against phishing attempts, access Canvas only through official UT links and report any suspicious activity to the UT Support Center. Support resources remain available to assist the campus community.
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Responsible Use of AI in Graduate Education
The Office of Academic Technology and the Graduate School welcome comments and feedback for the responsible use of AI in graduate education at UT Austin. Share comments by Sunday, May 31.
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International Travel Registry
Texas Global has launched the new International Travel Registry (ITR) hosted on Via, a travel-planning platform. The registry is a mandatory component of the international travel process required for UT Austin students and employees traveling for University business. The Global Risk and Safety (GRS) team will host drop-in training sessions to introduce travelers and their proxies to the new platform. Please contact the GRS team for assistance or more information.
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Annual Enrollment 2026: What’s New + Key Dates
Annual Enrollment runs from Wednesday July 15–Friday, July 31. All benefits-eligible employees should review their coverage and make any updates in MyUT Benefits for the new plan year which will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you're away from campus this summer, be sure to plan ahead. Consider setting a calendar reminder so you don’t miss your opportunity to make changes. What’s new this year: New voluntary benefits options, including pet insurance, a legal plan and additional coverage for critical illness, accidents and hospital stays. To assist with planning, employees may download the Annual Enrollment 2026 Calendar. Stay tuned for upcoming communications.
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The Moritz Center for Societal Impact is Ready to Sponsor Your Graduate Students
Social Impact Challenge pitch competition will award $5,000 prizes to graduate students at any CSU who are launching innovative community service projects utilizing the arts and humanities to address behavioral health needs. Students will receive faculty mentoring and coaching in preparation for a live pitch, which will be presented to an on-campus audience this September. Applications are open now and will close on Tuesday, June 30. Visit the competition website and sign up for the upcoming information session on Wednesday, May 13 to get started!
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Important Changes to Assessment Management
If you teach a core curriculum or general education course, UT is moving to Watermark Planning and Self-Study as its new institutional assessment platform, effective summer 2026. Designed to improve workflows, reporting and accreditation support, Watermark will replace Nuventive through a phased rollout during the 2026–27 academic year. Faculty and staff will have access to training, guides and individualized support prior to full implementation. For questions regarding the transition and platform access, please contact the Assessment, Research, Evaluation & Accreditation team at area@austin.utexas.edu.
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Annual Center for Biomedical Research Support 2026 Research Showcase
Wednesday, May 13 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mulva Auditorium (EER) | Register
Please join us for the annual CBRS Research Showcase — a gathering of researchers, including faculty, staff and students, who use or are interested in using the resources of the CBRS core facilities to advance their research. This event is an opportunity to explore ongoing research projects using CBRS resources and learn more about facilities and support services. Attendees can also learn about vendors serving our campus research community and network at a social hour. Register for this in-person meeting and discover how CBRS can contribute to the success of your research endeavors.
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Health Communication Leadership Institute
Wednesday, June 10 – Friday, June 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Register
Moody College of Communication and Dell Medical will host a joint event open to all UT faculty and staff with a discounted rate. Registration closes on Friday, May 15.
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Save the Date: HealthPoint & Benefits Fairs Coming Soon
The HealthPoint and Benefits Fair gives employees a window into the full UT employee experience — connecting you with health, wellness, financial and campus resources all in one place. It’s a simple way to explore your options and make the most of your benefits.
Campus Fair Dates:
Wednesday, July 15 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. | UT Health Austin/Dell Medical School
Tuesday, July 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Main Campus, Gregory Gym
Thursday, July 23 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pickle Research Campus, Commons Conference Center
Look for the HR Insights email in June and July to register to attend a fair.
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ACADEMICS
Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business
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CAMPUS
UT Convocations To Feature Keynote Addresses From Leaders Across Industries
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