Man of Action
Author Patrick Cox on the often untold story of Tom Sealy, a man at the center of many of the changes taking place during the twentieth century, at UT, in Texas,...
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Sights Unseen: Star Party
A look at the night sky from two very different telescopes perched atop campus buildings.
Where Poe Sat
UT’s Harry Ransom Center has an important artifact from an important Romantic writer on display: Edgar Allan Poe’s writing desk.
Tower Girl
At the very top of the UT Tower, lives Austin’s only known year-round peregrine falcon, “Tower Girl.” In January 2018, after eight years of living here,...
Unleashing the Raptors
In spring 2018, UT’s Department of Theatre and Dance performed an interpretation of Enron, a 2009 play about the infamous scandal. As part of a unique interdisciplinary...
Sights Unseen: Friezes
Architecture Professor Lawrence Speck explains the history and meaning of UT’s friezes, the ornamental symbols adorning many campus buildings.
Finest Hour: Honoring the 2017 Distinguished Alumni
Each year, some of UT’s most noteworthy return to campus for a weekend to celebrate their accomplishments and receive the highest honor awarded to UT Austin alumni:...
The Invention That Could Transform Cancer Surgery
Researchers at The University of Texas have invented the MasSpec Pen, a disposable device that can detect cancer during surgery in just 10 seconds. Its potential...
