| Setting the Pace for a Strong Spring Semester Finish
Please share the following information with your colleagues and those you mentor.
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As the semester progresses, these updates highlight the tools, milestones and opportunities to keep on your radar this spring.
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Monday, Apr. 6 – Friday, Apr. 17
- Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 registration for continuing and readmitted students
Monday, Apr. 27
Tuesday, Apr. 28 – Wednesday, Apr. 29
Thursday, Apr. 30 – Monday, May 1, 2 & 4
Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7
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| Final Reminder! Making the Grade: Faculty Grade Reporting
Wednesday, Apr. 15 | 1 p.m. | Register
This webinar prepares instructors for online grade submission before grade reporting opens on Tuesday, Apr. 28 at 10 a.m.
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Aspiring Leaders Academy
Applications are now open for UT's signature faculty leadership program, the Aspiring Leaders Academy. Academic leaders play a vital role in guiding the University’s strategic direction by fostering innovation in research, teaching, service and mentorship. This program is intended for midcareer faculty interested in exploring leadership opportunities, as well as current academic leaders seeking to further develop and refine their skills. Faculty who are curious about leadership pathways but have not yet held a formal leadership position are especially encouraged to apply.
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UT Pathways: A Professional-Track Faculty Conference – Waitlist Now Open
Tuesday, Apr. 28 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Thompson Conference Center, 3rd Floor
The second annual UT Pathways: A Conference for Professional-Track Faculty has reached capacity. UT Pathways brings professional-track faculty together from across campus for interactive discussions on strengthening professional-track careers at UT. Breakout topics include leadership roles, research careers, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and health sciences collaboration. If you’re interested in attending, you can join the waitlist and we will contact you if space becomes available.
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"Every Summer Needs a Plan" Workshop
Wednesday, Apr. 29| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | RSVP
The provost’s Faculty Affairs team will be sponsoring an all-day, in-person workshop intentionally timed as the spring semester ends and faculty are preparing for the summer. In this interactive workshop faculty will craft a strategic plan outlining professional (and personal) goals for what they hope to accomplish over the summer, and identify types and sources of community, support and accountability that might be needed to meet those goals.
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2026 Promotion & Tenure Review Panels
Join members of the President’s promotion and tenure review committee for two panel sessions to hear advice about promotion and tenure review. All are welcome.
Panel for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
Monday, Apr. 13, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
GSB 3.104
Panel for Professional-Track Faculty
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
GSB 3.104
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Dossier Prep Sessions
The provost’s Faculty Affairs team will be holding two information sessions focused on the creation of promotion dossiers on Tuesday, May 5. Dossier Prep Sessions are intended for faculty promotion candidates who will be undergoing promotion review in fall 2026. Please note that these sessions are not intended for faculty in Dell Medical School. No registration is required to attend a prep session.
Professional-Track Dossier Prep Session
Tuesday, May 5, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
EER 0.904 (Mulva Auditorium)
Tenure/Tenure-Track Dossier Prep Session
Tuesday, May 5, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
EER 0.904 (Mulva Auditorium)
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FACULTY RESEARCH & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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Fall 2026 Diplomacy Lab project
The Fall 2026 Diplomacy Lab project menu is now available, offering faculty the opportunity to integrate U.S. Department of State-sponsored research projects into credit‑bearing courses. Faculty interested in participating should contact holly.schneider@austin.utexas.edu and submit their project bid by Friday, Apr. 10.
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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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FERPA Faculty Training Requirement: Grace Period Ending on April 12
Current faculty and instructors who have yet to complete their assigned FERPA training now have a one-time grace period to complete it in UT Learn. The grace period ends on Sunday, Apr. 12. If you have not completed the training by then, you will lose access to certain student information systems (including CLIPS and Advisors’ Toolkit) beginning Monday, Apr.13, until the training requirement is completed. Login to UT Learn to complete the training. For questions or assistance with the training, email training@compliance.utexas.edu.
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Canva Campus is Now in Session for UT Austin Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff can create professional, accessible and on‑brand content with premium features from Canva. Your Canva license includes access to UT‑approved templates and resources, making it easy to create presentations, course materials, event flyers, social media graphics and other digital or print materials that align with University brand standards. Watch the UT Faculty Info Session (recorded Apr. 1) For additional resources and office hours, visit the Canva at UT Austin website.
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New Research Commercialization Resources
Discovery to Impact has new resources to support faculty advancing their innovations. These include an AI-enabled disclosure portal that streamlines the invention disclosure process and makes it easier for faculty to work alongside the IP team to protect their ideas, as well as an Express License program designed to accelerate the path from discovery to startup. Faculty Ambassadors are also available across CSUs to discuss research commercialization opportunities and provide guidance to colleagues. Contact us to learn more about serving as an ambassador.
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Digital Accessibility Training & Office Hours
The Digital Accessibility Center (DAC) offers trainings and office hours. Office hours will be housed Thursdays 1 – 2:30 p.m. Faculty can bring inquires on course material accessibility and campus digital accessibility requirements. Training sessions will be regularly added. View upcoming trainings and register for DAC office hours at ET Events and use the Digital Accessibility filter. Have a Canvas or Ally question? Canvas Office Hours are offered every Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Workshops & Office Hours
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Updates to Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Starting Wednesday, Apr. 15, Copilot will no longer be available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote for Copilot Chat users. The change does not affect users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. To learn more about how this change may affect your Copilot usage or to request a license at reduced cost, continue reading Updates to Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
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Request a Longhorns Listen: Suicide Prevention Training
This 90-minute interactive workshop for all members of the UT community equips participants with the skills to recognize warning signs, engage in empathetic conversations and connect those in need to the right resources. By listening with empathy, asking difficult questions and offering support, every Longhorn can build a stronger, healthier community together. Request a Longhorns Listen: Suicide Prevention Training for your group or team.
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LBJ Business Policy Forum
Deals, Diplomacy, & Power: The Future of U.S. Economic Statecraft
Monday, Apr. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Register
This forum will examine how the U.S. can evolve its commercial diplomacy playbook — from transactional efforts to a forward-looking, institutional strategy that aligns public policy with business leadership. The discussion will focus on how government and industry can work together to open markets, set standards and position American firms to lead in strategic sectors. We will also explore how U.S. businesses can better navigate the existing landscape of commercial diplomacy resources across federal agencies and where there are opportunities to strengthen coordination and access. The dialogue will extend to the state level, highlighting how Texas can play a more proactive role in supporting companies competing in global markets.
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UT Austin Empower Your Research Pitch Competition Finale
Wednesday, Apr. 15, | 5 – 8 p.m. | Etter-Harbin Alumni Center
The UT Austin Graduate School hosts the Empower Your Research Pitch competition finale — where grad students and postdoctoral scholars from across campus showcase their research and creative works in dynamic, three-minute presentations for general audiences. UT Austin faculty and staff members are invited to learn about the exciting research conducted by advanced scholars at the University. The event features finalists competing for one of three $1,000 prizes, judged by government and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
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Responsible AI for Education
Tuesday, Apr. 21 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Texas Union Ballroom | Register
Join the Office of Academic Technology, Good Systems and Enterprise Technology for the second annual event exploring student, faculty, staff and stakeholder perspectives on the responsible use of AI in higher education. The workshop will dive into complex ethical questions, unique use cases and exciting innovations transforming the landscape of higher education through a series of lively panels and keynotes.
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Harrington Faculty Fellows Symposium 2026
Thursday, Apr. 30 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Register
The Harrington Faculty Fellows Program at UT Austin is pleased to invite you to this year’s Harrington Faculty Fellows Symposium, Large Language Models: Advances and Applications. This day-long symposium will bring together experts from around the country and across campus to discuss advances in Large Language Models (LLMs), with a particular focus on their applications to scientific workflows, robotics and linguistics.
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ACADEMICS
UT Austin Strengthens Graduate Programs Across Multiple Disciplines in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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RESEARCH
UT Energy Week 2026 To Bring Together Leaders From Industry, Government and Academia
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