The Dispatch
A newsletter to keep you connected, informed, and engaged
August 29, 2025
New Gift Boosts Hydrology Program and Texas Water Research
New Gift Boosts Hydrology Program and Texas Water Research A recent $1 million gift from an anonymous donor is strengthening the Jackson School’s hydrology program….
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Cheers to a Great Night in Houston!
Cheers to a Great Night in Houston! The Jackson School Houston Chapter Friends and Alumni social on July 17 brought together a terrific crowd…
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Announcing the new 2025–2026 Friends and Alumni Network Board
Announcing the new 2025–2026 Friends and Alumni Network Board President: Sam Shrull (B.S. ’16) The Jackson School of Geosciences is proud to introduce the…
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An interview with Medha Prakash, PhD Candidate, Class of 2028
An interview with Medha Prakash, PhD Candidate, Class of 2028 What first sparked your interest in the geosciences, and what drew you to pursue…
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GeoStories: A 20th Anniversary Tribute to Our Community
GeoStories: A 20th Anniversary Tribute to Our Community As part of the Jackson School’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, we launched GeoStories, a project that highlights the…
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Awards and Honors
Awards and Honors Michael Young Named GSA Distinguished Lecturer Congratulations to Dr. Michael Young, associate dean for research at the Jackson School of Geosciences, on…
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What’s Ahead This Fall
September 12 – KBH Energy Center Symposium Austin, Texas Join us at the KBH Energy Center’s annual Energy Symposium at the AT&T Hotel and Conference…
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Jackson Alumnus Leads Team to Win $50M Carbon Competition Prize
In April, Jake Jordan, an alum from the Jackson School of Geoscience at The University of Texas at Austin, led a team to win a…
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Commencement 2025: Congratulations, Grads!
Graduation marks more than the end of coursework — it’s the beginning of new possibilities. At this year’s ceremony, Dean Claudia Mora reminded us with…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Discovery and Connection
This April, the Jackson School of Geosciences community – clad in cowboy hats, boots, and of course, plenty of burnt orange – came together to…
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