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UTeach Program Creates Significant Economic Impact, BBR Study Finds

Feb 11, 2026

The UTeach program turns STEM majors into effective classroom teachers. A BBR confirms the positive economic impact of the program.

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New Research Uses AI Reinforcement Learning to Address Exploitation of Day Laborers

Dec 8, 2025

Researchers are using AI reinforcement learning to test interventions that may discourage "bad" behavior. They're starting with wage theft.

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UT Students Gain Valuable Experience Helping Small Businesses

Nov 14, 2025

Analyzing financials, outlining marketing strategies, refreshing websites — UT undergrads help local businesses with real-world assignments.

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IC² Institute Selects Five Students to Receive Graduate Research Fellowship

Oct 29, 2025

Top students receive fellowships for research that aims to advance technology-driven innovation in health care and work.

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How the IC² Institute is Advancing Responsible, Human-Complementary AI in Health Care

Oct 9, 2025

The IC² Institute is helping define what it means to develop AI in responsible, ethical and human-complementary ways.

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In Special Proclamation Ceremony, City of Austin Celebrates Programs that Empower Small Businesses

Jul 26, 2025

City of Austin recognizes the Austin Procurement Consortium and BBR's Readiness Training Program for HUBs in proclamation ceremony.

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AI in Health Care: Texas Safety-Net Providers Share Perceived Benefits and Barriers

Jun 18, 2025

Doctors, nurses and other health practitioners across Texas share their views on the promises and perils of AI in health care.

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IC² Institute Training Program Gives a Boost to Small Businesses

Mar 6, 2025

How does a small, young company compete for government contracts? An IC² program helps businesses find the on-ramp.

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Study Examines Nuclear Small Modular Reactors, Suggests Significant Economic Impact to State of Texas

Nov 18, 2024

New Bureau of Business Research study examines the 30-year economic impact of the manufacture and deployment of nuclear SMRs in Texas.

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With Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland, Students Aim to Improve Healing Spaces on UT Campus

Nov 14, 2024

On a trip to Northern Ireland, students learned about trauma-informed design. Now they're using those lessons to improve the Forty Acres.

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