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New Texas Exes Are Born at UT’s 130th Spring Commencement

Singing “The Eyes of Texas” and holding their horns up high, more than 8,000 Longhorns stood beneath the glowing Tower this weekend, watching the bursting...

 
 

May|June Good Reads

New books of interest to the Longhorn Universe Blanton Museum of Art: 110 Favorites from the Collection Published by the Blanton Museum of Art After combing through...

 
 

Bevo’s the Name: Debunking the Aggie Myth [Proof]

In honor of our centennial, we’ve dug deep into a century’s worth of Alcalde issues to bring you a fascinating look at how the Forty Acres has changed over the...

 
 

‘The EXies’ Honors Longhorn Superstars

Can’t see the slideshow? Click here. If the Distinguished Alumnus Awards are UT’s Oscars, then the EXies are the People’s Choice Awards. Last...

 
 

Capturing the Presidency

In 1972, Richard Nixon told his security advisers, “Never forget—the press is the enemy.” Historian Don Carleton, executive director of UT’s Dolph Briscoe...

 
 

Our Centennial Issue Cover: Who’s Who

In honor of our centennial, the May|June issue of the Alcalde featured photos of Longhorns from the past 100 years. Below, find out who they are. Clockwise from...

 
 

Put a Ring on It: Longhorns Receive Official UT Class Rings

When the final bars of “The Eyes of Texas” concluded in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center last night, it became official: 540 future Texas Exes are now...

 
 

Former Provost Receives UT’s Largest Undergrad Teaching Award

A group of UT students, faculty, and administrators huddled outside a small seminar room in the new College of Liberal Arts building. One person held orange and...

 
 

Does Johnny Manziel Have a Longhorn Tattoo?

All-star Texas A&M quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and … secret Longhorn fan? Yep, Aggies everywhere are cringing today thanks to a very surprising...

 
 

Trending Now: Meme of the Moment, Girls on Fire, & More

Ermahgerd Think of it as the new Pig Latin, except instead of inverting syllables, you’re adding a bunch of R’s to imitate the speech of someone wearing an orthodontic...

 
 
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