Notes From the Violin Olympics
Every two years, some of the world’s greatest violin virtuosos meet and compete in a different city around the world. Though the participants hail from different...
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The Cuban Evolution
After half a century of stalled relations, the U.S. and Cuba are slowly but surely reconnecting, and a select group of Texas Exes is taking part. Texas Exes have...
Obama Apologizes to UT Professor for Art History Joke
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated. Last week, in a story about the value of degrees in different fields, we mentioned a remark made by President Barack...
Another $5 Million Pledged for New McCombs School Building
The McCombs School of Business knows a thing or two about investments, and so do its benefactors, who have made major investments in the school’s newest building....
What’s The Only Thing More Expensive Than Going to College?
The cost of college is skyrocketing, but a new report proves that at least one thing is worse than student loan debt: not having it. “For today’s young adults,...
A Major Problem
As policymakers and college administrators focus on STEM education, workforce preparation, and the cost of college, a student’s choice of major has never been...
International Students Get a Texas Welcome
While a student at UT, Carlos Zaffirini Jr., BBA ’03, JD ’06, Life Member, studied abroad in Monterrey, Mexico. Like most international students, he enjoyed...
UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Kirk Watson on the Dell Medical School
State Senator Kirk Watson discusses the Dell Medical School, its new dean, and how UT is like Kevin Bacon. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) represents most of Travis and...
$60 Million Donation Benefits Engineering and Business Schools
The University announced a $60 million, multi-year donation from the Mulva Family Foundation on Friday, a major gift that will benefit the McCombs School of Business...
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UT’s First Med School Dean Talks About His Vision [Podcast]
The Dell Medical School’s inaugural dean, Clay Johnston, tells us about his vision for the school—and the larger Austin community. Dr. S. Claiborne “Clay”...
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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
