Each year, the Office of Public Affairs highlights Liberal Arts faculty, research and programs in feature stories on the university homepage. Below are the stories from the College of Liberal Arts that have appeared on the homepage in 2009.
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War in lebanon Strengthens Student's Determination to Promote Multicultural UnderstandingSociology grad student dedicates research to women's rights activism in Lebanon |
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Graduation Caps Years of Courage for Student with Brain InjuryMonika Merola overcomes health obstacles and reaches academic goals |
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Marshall Scholar Seeks to Improve Education Quality for Underserved StudentsDhananjay Jagannathan strives to make valuable contributions to public school systems |
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10 Tips to Land a Career in Today's Job MarketLiberal arts career coach discusses what matters most in job hunt |
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Treasures of the Texas CoastOnline exhibit showcases never before seen attractions |
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Many Voices of FeminismScholars discuss the most pressing challenges women face around the world |
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In TreatmentFrom Freud to Dr. Phil, scholars analyze the rise of psychotherapy in America |
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Ten to Read AgainLook back at some of the stories that showed the university's impact in 2009 |
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Paradox LostSociologists investigate the Hispanic health advantage and why it disappears |
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Taking on the Space CrunchNew Liberal Arts building will bring together students and faculty |
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On a MissionWorking with Fort Hood soldiers, researchers seek factors that predispose service members to posttraumatic stress disorder |
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Slowly I TurnedFrom tales of apparaitions to the nightmarish narrative of a madman, scholars unearth their favorite literary works of horror |
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Study Reveals Complexities of Why Women Have SexA Q&A with psychologists Cindy M. Meston and David M. Buss |
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Taking Aim at AddictionResearchers attack complex disorder from many angles, from basic biology to impact on society |
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Opinion: Almost 20Dr. Larry Carver celebrates Liberal Arts Honors' 20-year milestone |
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Hello, World!Internet and use of the computer as communication device the 1960s brainchild of pscyhology alum |
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From Pre-K to Graduation DaySociologist separates truth from rhetoric in studies of educational experience |
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Teaching the Bible in Public SchoolProfessors guide high school instructors on approaching Scripture as an academic subject |
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Sidney Monas: Reflections on a 'Not so Hard' LifeFormer POW taught generations of students |
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Barbecue State of MindAmerican studies scholar serve up stories behind Texas' dynamic barbecue culture |
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Power of ProtestUniversity experts condemn violence, but urge diplomacy toward Iran |
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Pick of the CropFeed your curiosity this summer with a bushel of books selected by faculty and staff |
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Forgotten GatewayForgotten Gateway exhibit teaches lessons of the immigrant experience in Texas |