Dell Gives Its Biggest-Ever Gift To UT For Social Innovation Competition
What starts here changes the world — and Dell agrees. In its largest-ever donation to UT, the Austin-area-based corporation will give the University’s...
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To Better Understand Mental Illness, University Scientists Give Computer Schizophrenia
As computers can mimic “perfect” human intelligence, they also now can mimic some human imperfections. Researchers at The University of Texas have afflicted...
‘Victory, Or Death’: D.C. Exes Celebrate 175th Anniversary Of Texas (Slideshow)
Can’t see the slideshow? Click here. On March 2, 1836, Texians fed up with Mexican rule boldly declared their independence. One hundred and seventy-five...
Texas Ex To Head Production On ESPN Longhorn Network
A University of Texas graduate and Texas Exes Life Member has been named head of production for the soon-to-be-launched Longhorn Network, ESPN announced today. Stephanie...
UT Alum Wins $100,000 Grand Prize At Doorpost Film Festival (Watch)
Filmmaker Bradley Jackson, BS ’07, Life Member, has won the grand prize in the 2010 Doorpost Film Project for his short film, The Man Who Never Cried. Last...
SXSW Co-Founder Louis Black Graces Rockin’ March|April Issue Cover
South by Southwest turns 25 next month, and for the March|April issue of The Alcalde co-founder Louis Black, MA ’80, reflects on how it all got started. He...
Former Longhorn Cedric Griffin Wins Award For Courage, Sportsmanship
Former Longhorn defensive back Cedric Griffin has been named a 2010 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award given to an especially brave member of each NFL team...
Student Activity Center Opening Marks End Of 58-Year Battle For Second Union (Slideshow)
With reporting by Sophie Duvall The ceremonial opening and ribbon-cutting today of the new Student Activity Center on the East Mall represents the end of a battle...
Texas Exes Student Chapter Kicks Off Spring Despite Brutal Cold (Slideshow)
Some 40 students and a few alumni braved Austin’s bitter cold last night to attend the Texas Exes Student Chapter’s annual Spring Kickoff. The cadre...
Journalism Professor, Alumnus Win Book Award For Molly Ivins Biography
A new biography of beloved Texas journalist Molly Ivins, co-written by a UT journalism professor and a UT alumnus, has won the 2010 Outstanding Book Award from the...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor
