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Consider War Stories Without Romanticizing Them

November 11, 2018 by Thomas G. Palaima

For as long as there have been wars — which in human history is forever — there have been stories about war. They stretch back to Homer’s riveting epic songs of the battlefield — the “Iliad” — and of returning home from it — the “Odyssey.” They come forward in truly sensitive films like Richard […]

Composite image contrasts Omaha Beach site in Normandy region of France on D-Day, 1944 with view of same site on May 7, 2014

Normandy Scholars Celebrate 25th Anniversary

December 4, 2014 by Emily Nielsen

Each year, 20 UT Austin students of different backgrounds and majors are selected to study the causes, conduct, consequences and contemporary representations of World War II. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Frank Denius Normandy Scholar Program (NSP), which was established in 1989. To date, more than 500 undergraduates have benefited from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Normandy Scholars receive […]

Illustration by Chris Barton.

Q&A with Chris Barton

April 18, 2014 by Macey Shay

Keeping It Real Chris Barton, History ’93, is an award-winning, bestselling children’s author of Shark Vs. Train, The Day-Glo Brothers and Can I See Your I.D.? He lives in Austin with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children. Who are your favorite authors?Aside from the one I’m married to—Jennifer Ziegler, who writes novels for young readers—the authors that come […]

Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes On Pursuing Your Dreams

October 31, 2013 by Michelle Bryant

Pro Bene Meritis 2013 The Pro Bene Meritis Award is the highest honor bestowed by the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. First granted in 1984, it is given each spring to alumni, faculty and friends of the college who are committed to the liberal arts, have made outstanding contributions […]

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