UT Human Ecology

UT Austin's School of Human Ecology - Textiles & Apparel, Nutrition, Public Health, & Human Development/Family Sciences - is science based & human focused.

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Meet the Dean’s Honored Graduates of 2025!⁠

The DHG Award recognizes individuals that have demonstrated excellence in research, academics & improving the community.

Get to know them at https://t.co/UE4PCpSTMA

#CNSGrad25 #UTGrad25 #UT25 #TexasScience #UTAustin #STEMExcellence

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Double your impact during 40 for Forty as we match donations to our CNS Student Success Fund dollar for dollar on May 7-8:
https://t.co/E7K27gB78d

[UT Austin @UTAustin]

Dat Duong, a 2025 graduate of @TexasScience, turned his passion for mental health advocacy into a public health degree, powered by the UT's Impact Scholarship and a scholarship from the Terry Foundation.

Learn how Dat is changing the world!

Featuring content from @thedailytexan and @ReportingTexas.

#UTGrad25

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Meet Shriya Bengre, a junior whose double-major in psychology and textiles & apparel at @UTAustin have helped her explore interdisciplinary interests by weaving together a passion for art & psychology.

#CNSInsiderInsights @UTAustinSHE @UTAustinFashion
https://t.co/BnDRp022ce

[The Daily Texan @thedailytexan]

.@UTAustinSHE alumna Elleanor Ross began her fashion career as an intern in the @abercrombiekids department and now works as an assistant designer for Abercrombie’s @GillyHicks, creating versatile lounge and activewear. With the support of her mentors and the Longhorn fashion community, Ross aspires to launch her own evening wear line while continuing to innovate within the fashion industry.

https://t.co/O6LJh63kED

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Congrats to Stephen Russell, @UTAustin professor of human development and family sciences and director of the School of Human Ecology, on being elected into the National Academy of Education! @UTAustinSHE @NAEduc
https://t.co/rUeccdLPH2

[UT Human Ecology @UTAustinSHE]

🤘Horns up for human development and family sciences student Grace Kelly!

[UT Student Affairs @UTexasStudents]

Supporting the mental health & well-being of all #Longhorns is just one of the reasons this @UTSG leader is receiving a scholarship that honors a former long-time dean of students: https://t.co/19tvHgV87K

#PuttingStudentsFirst #LivingTheLonghornLife #InfluencingTheLonghornLife

[UT Human Ecology @UTAustinSHE]

Dr. @StephnTRussell, our Director & a professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, offers several ways adults can help support young people during today’s election. #ElectionDay

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

As ballots are cast, what do younger voters — and their peers and champions — need? @UTAustin scientist @StephnTRussell weighs in with ways to support youth and young adults on and after Election Day. #ElectionDay
https://t.co/l8jN76dSDd

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Researchers from @UTexasNutrition & @UTexasCOE at @UTAustin found that — even more than sugar & salt in the diet — having more ultra-processed foods can lead to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. #Diabetes #HealthResearch
https://t.co/kYeXPtQBlg

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

A new study led by @UTAustinSHE researchers finds that in-person contact leads to lower loneliness levels in older people, more so than alternatives like phoning, emailing or texting—even when that in-person contact is with a casual acquaintance.

More at: https://t.co/jyp7MG4lV3

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Public health major Arvind Subramanian shares #CNSInsiderInsights for new students—like how going “a mile wide and an inch deep” can help you find what truly excites you.

#UTOrientation #TexasScience28 #UT28 @UTOrientation @UTAustinSHE

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Researchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustiResearchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustiResearchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustiResearchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustiResearchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustiResearchers in @UTexasNutrition are leading the way in nutrition science—from school gardens to culinary medicine courses, discover how their research is improving health. 🍅🩺

Read more at https://t.co/32lIi6BFgT

#UTAustin #Nutrition #HealthyEating #MedicalEducation @UTAustin

[UT Human Ecology @UTAustinSHE]

Check out the latest Texas Scientist magazine from @TexasScience! One feature story highlights the incredible work of our @UTexasNutrition researchers & there’s a Q&A with Dr. Gabriela @Livas_Stein, chair of & professor in our Department of Human Development and Family Sciences.

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Check out our latest issue of the Texas Scientist magazine!

Read it now at https://t.co/IbqSrmkgmd — or pick up a print copy on your next visit to the recently reopened @TXSciNatHisMus.

#WhatStartsHere #DiscoveryStartsHere⁠ #TexasScience #TheTexasScientist #TexasAI #YearofAI

[UT Human Ecology @UTAustinSHE]

Congrats to all three, but a special shout-out to our own Dr. Liz Gershoff!

[UT Liberal Arts @LiberalArtsUT]

Congratulations to our esteemed @UTPopCenter faculty!

📍Dr. Liz Gershoff: 2024 Mavis Hetherington Award (APA Div. 7)
📍Dr. Bridget Goosby: Humana Foundation Excellence in Health Equity Research Award (IAPHS)
📍Dr. Chantal Hailey: 2024-25 Postdoctoral Fellowship

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HDFS/@PlanIIHonors major Corinne Floyd shares #CNSInsiderInsights for new students—such as the wonderful people she’s met in @UTAustinSHE, the vital skills doing research gave her & the value of giving yourself grace.
#UTOrientation #TexasScience28 #UT28 @UTOrientation @UTAustin

[Texas Global @UTexasGlobal]

Global Career Launch faculty leader Jessica Ciarla is on a mission to revolutionize the fashion world with groundbreaking sustainable solutions. Check out her team's work @TXSciNatHisMus! @texasscience @UTAustinSHE @UTaustinFashion

Learn More: https://t.co/hHEvCWRtIg.

[NaturalSciences @ UT @TexasScience]

Good luck tomorrow to @ut_neuroscience grad student Brandy Routh & @UTexasNutrition grad student Mercy Sosanya! #EmpowerYourPitch

[UT Austin Nutrition @UTexasNutrition]

This is a reminder to join UT Austin on June 5th at 5pm CST for a live online information session with esteemed Master of Science in Nutritional Science (MSNS) faculty to learn about our online master's degree program. Registration link is in our bio. #nutritionscience

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Congrats to our 3 HDFS faculty — Maria Arredondo, Elma Lorenzo-Blanco & Gabriela Stein — who won inaugural @UTAustin_WCWH Flash Funding grants for their collaborative health research proposals!
@Livas_Stein @MMArredondo_ @UTAustinSHE
https://t.co/zDfBteZL4d

[UT Austin Nutrition @UTexasNutrition]

Join UT Austin on June 5th at 5pm CST/6pm EST for a live, online information session and meet and greet with esteemed Master of Science in Nutritional Science (MSNS) faculty to learn about our online master's degree program. Registration link in our bio.