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Who Sang it Best? Vote in the Red River Rivalry Sing-Off

Can’t see this video? Click here. The Red River Rivalry has already been decided on the field, as Texas beat Oklahoma 36-20 at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday,...

 
 

Introducing the Co-op Food Court

Nestled behind the University Co-op, the parking lot that used to only house a burnt-orange and white Longhorn statue has been filled in by a few mobile eateries. The...

 
 

Breaking the Line: Samuel Freedman on Football and Civil Rights

In week one of the 2013 NFL season, there were nine African-American starting quarterbacks—evidence that much has changed since 1967, when there was only the dream...

 
 

The Chemistry of “Breaking Bad”

She may not be a criminal mastermind chemistry teacher, but Donna Nelson, PhD ’79, has been instrumental in helping television viewers believe that Walter White,...

 
 

Texas Ex Wins Big on Jeopardy

Jared Hall, MA ’13, grew up watching Jeopardy! and always thought he could probably give it a good shot. When he finally got the chance to try his hand at...

 
 

Building a Better Heart

A UT researcher’s latest grant is very good news for the 40,000 Americans who undergo surgery every year for one of the most common types of heart disease. Biomedical...

 
 

UT Alum Joins Cast of Saturday Night Live

With uncanny impersonations of celebrities like Zooey Deschanel and Michelle Bachman in her arsenal, it was just a matter of time before Noël Wells, BA, BS ’10,...

 
 

University Launches Updated iPhone App

The University has unveiled an improved version of the UT app for iPhones, complete with upgraded maps, visuals, and event schedules to connect students, staff,...

 
 

Stark Center Opens Darrell K Royal Exhibit

“Dance with the one who brung ya.” “You never lose a game if the opponent doesn’t score.” “The good news is, there’s 17 million people who care about...

 
 

UT Accounting Ranked No.1 for Ninth Time in 12 Years

The Accounting Department of the McCombs School of Business added up a perfect score last month as it swept the rankings of the Public Accounting Report Annual...

 
 
 
 
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