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Writing on the Wall

Can’t see the slideshow? Click here. When you ask him to describe one of the best things he’s seen in his nine years working at the Perry-Castañeda Library,...

 
 

McDonald Observatory: 75 Years of Studying the Stars

When banker William Johnson McDonald died in 1926, he left nearly $1 million to the The University of Texas at Austin in his estate, and for a very particular purpose:...

 
 

Four Questions for Judith Langlois: New Permanent Dean of UT Graduate Studies

After serving as interim dean of UT’s graduate school for nearly two years, vice provost and psychology professor Judith Langlois has officially been appointed...

 
 

UT Astronomers Discover Most Distant Known Galaxy

As the McDonald Observatory gears up to celebrate its 75th year as an internationally renowned scientific hub, astronomers at UT have yet another landmark discovery...

 
 

Horns Defeat Iowa State, Raise Breast Cancer Awareness at Volley for a Cure

Can’t see the slideshow? Click here. Not only did the ladies of Texas Volleyball land their 44th consecutive home-game conference victory with a win over...

 
 

@StuffVladSays: UT Professor Posts Son’s Funny Thoughts on Twitter

If Kids Say the Darndest Things was still on the air, Bill Cosby would have a star in UT senior lecturer Robert Quigley’s 9-year-old son, Liam. And Quigley’s...

 
 

What You Missed at the Dallas Chapter’s 2013 Get Teed Off at OU Classic

With a shot from Smokey the Cannon, the Dallas Chapter’s 26th-annual Get Teed Off at OU Golf Classic kicked off bright and early yesterday at Firewheel Golf...

 
 

#BeatOU: Social Buzz From Last Night’s Torchlight Parade & Rally

Even a thus-far disappointing season couldn’t squash the enthusiasm of the Longhorns who turned out for last night’s annual Torchlight Parade and Rally,...

 
 

It’s Official: DeLoss Dodds to Retire Next August

After 32 years on the job, longtime UT athletics director DeLoss Dodds announced today he’ll retire from the position come Aug. 31, 2014. Though rumors of...

 
 

Rumor: DeLoss Dodds Will Announce Retirement Tomorrow

The rumor mill is churning yet again about UT men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds. In an article published by the Austin American-Statesman today, three...

 
 
 
 
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