The Dispatch
A newsletter to keep you connected, informed, and engaged
March 23, 2026
UT Alumni Night at the Houston Geological Society, in partnership with the Jackson School Friends and Alumni Houston Chapter
Join fellow Longhorn geoscientists for UT Alumni Night at the Houston Geological Society’s April General Dinner, featuring Dr. Katie Smye of The University of Texas at Austin’s Center…
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Jackson School Alumni Volunteer at Houston Food Bank for Third Annual Service Day
Members of the Jackson School Friends and Alumni Network (FANs) in Houston gathered for their third annual volunteer day at the Houston Food Bank, continuing…
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Project SHIELD Advances Jackson School Research on Earth Hazards
The Jackson School of Geosciences has launched Project SHIELD (Science for Hazards, Impact Evaluation, and Long-term aDaptation), a new initiative focused on understanding Earth hazards and their impacts…
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Jackson School Receives 40-Acre West Texas Property for Field Education and Research
Students and researchers at the Jackson School of Geosciences will soon have access to a new field site in one of Texas’ most geologically distinctive…
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Professor Zong-Liang Yang Elected an AGU Fellow
We’re delighted to share that Professor Zong-Liang Yang has been elected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, one of the highest honors…
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Season’s Greetings from the Jackson School
As the year draws to a close, we want to share our heartfelt thanks with you. Your involvement through mentoring students, sharing expertise, offering internships,…
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Your Year-End Gift Shapes the Future of Geoscience
Longhorns show up for each other and for the world. That spirit of support is what keeps the Jackson School moving forward. When you invest…
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Get Involved
From inspiring the next generation of scientists to sharing your own career journey, there are countless ways to stay connected and make an impact through…
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Community, Spirit, and Longhorn Pride
It was an early start on Saturday, November 1, but that didn’t stop a great crowd from gathering at the Jackson School Tailgate before the…
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Field Experiences at the Jackson School
Fieldwork has long been a cornerstone of a Jackson School education. It takes learning beyond the classroom, giving students hands-on opportunities to apply concepts, build…
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