Six More Honored as Distinguished Alumni
Saturday’s win against Kansas capped off a victorious weekend for Longhorns both on and off the field. Shortly before the game that saw five touchdowns by...
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Chancellor McRaven Outlines Vision for UT System
“The rate of change is no longer linear—it is exponential,” Chancellor Bill McRaven said. “We must take some bold steps forward.” During...
Lori Lewis-Conerly Presented With 2015 Jack Harbin Top Hand Award
On a rainy Friday afternoon, Texas Exes Council members gathered for their bi-annual meeting at the Alumni Center. Lori Lewis-Conerly, MSW ’06, Life Member, was...
Margaret Berry Celebrates Her First Century
In anticipation of her 100th birthday on Aug. 8, Margaret Berry, BA ’37, Life Member, Distinguished Alumna, penned an essay titled “Old Age is a Gift” in...
Retweeting History
UT professor H.W. Brands is putting a modern twist on American history—in 140 characters or less. Historian H.W. Brands is best known for his thorough, comprehensive...
Obama Honors LBJ in Civil Rights Summit Keynote
As the audience at the LBJ Library eagerly awaited President Obama’s arrival Thursday morning, so did a crowd of a few hundred students, faculty, and staff...
UT Engineers Caution Parents About Chemicals in Crib Mattresses
As if being a new parent isn’t stressful enough, studies and trends often have cautious parents running out to get the latest and greatest baby buys. Sifting...
Postcards from Kiev: Texas Ex Witnesses History in Ukraine
For months, civil unrest has plagued the country of Ukraine, as protests rage on and clashes continue between anti-government protesters and police forces. One UT...
The Art of Scientific Glassblowing [Watch]
Can’t see this video? Click here. Walking down the corridor of Welch Hall, you might almost miss the room where Mike Ronalter and Adam Kennedy practice their...
“We Just Need to Adapt”: John Schwartz on the Future of Journalism
“It’s become pretty common for folks like me to tell folks like you that journalism is doomed.” So said New York Times correspondent John Schwartz on...
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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
