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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...

 
 

Crazy Ants Invade Texas

You’ve probably never thought you could miss fire ants, but a new study published by the College of Natural Science’s Texas invasive species research...

 
 

Five Questions for Brent Iverson, UT’s Next Dean of Undergraduate Studies

UT chemistry professor and department chair Brent Iverson was appointed Dean of Undergraduate Studies last week. When he starts his new job on July 1, Iverson says...

 
 

Longhorns Invent 3-D Camera—and Demo It For Obama

It’s not every day you get to show your business concept to the president of the United States. But that’s exactly what two UT engineering students did...

 
 

Plans Unveiled for UT-Austin Dell Medical School

The UT System Board of Regents is set to approve plans for the new UT-Austin Dell Medical School. Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original,...

 
 

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...

 
 

Carillon Comeback

Campus was oddly quiet during the spring semester—and no, it’s not because 52,000 students all had their noses buried in books.  Extensive renovations on the...

 
 

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...

 
 

Trending Now: Neon, Grumpy Cat

Neon This brightly colored fashion trend has proven more resilient than anyone could’ve ever imagined (or desired). That’s right: neon is making a comeback....