The Dispatch
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June 15, 2026
A Note from the Dean
What a season it has been for the Jackson School of Geosciences. This spring, we celebrated our Class of 2026 crossing the stage at commencement,…
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Artemis Astronauts Showcase UT Geology Roots
The Artemis II mission made history in April when its crew became the first astronauts to travel to the moon in over half a century….
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Where Geoscientists Are Made
Every May, Jackson School undergraduates trade the classroom for some of the most spectacular geology on the continent. This year, a total of 125 students…
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A Petroleum Engineer’s Journey from Curiosity to Cutting-Edge Reservoirs — and Back Again
An interview with Michael Cronin (M.S. ‘14), Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil Michael is a licensed Professional Petroleum Engineer in Texas who has spent his career…
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Climate Modeling, Law School, Energy Startups — Learn Where the Class of 2026 is Heading Next
From climate modeling to energy startups to environmental law, the Jackson School of Geosciences Class of 2026 is heading in some remarkable directions. Meet seven…
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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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