Supreme Court to Hear Texas Case on Race in Admissions
The University of Texas’ use of race in admissions will be reviewed by the nation’s highest court. Today the Supreme Court agreed to hear Fisher v. Texas,...
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Record-Breaking Fast-Food Icon Leaves Wendy’s
Not many fast-food workers break world records, inspire documentaries, and hit cult-favorite status across one of the biggest campuses in the country. But “Junior,”—for...
UT Unveils Strategies for Raising Graduation Rates
Four-year graduation rates are under the microscope. From Texas parents who don’t want to pay any more tuition than necessary to UT System regents who are...
“It’s Not Hopeless”: Kristof Busts Myths About Human Trafficking
Fatalists may think that since prostitution is the “world’s oldest profession,” there’s no use trying to end human trafficking. Perhaps...
New Texas Football Schedule Set
Okay, you can more safely set a fall wedding date now without worrying that it’ll conflict with a Texas football gameday. The Big 12 Conference released its...
UT Track Coach Bev Kearney To Be on BET Tonight [Update]
UT’s faculty and staff are jammed with intellectual and sports stars who are bright lights in their fields, but the star power surrounding track coach Bev...
Alumni Speak Up, Eat Up to Support Players
UT’s potential purchase of a late-night dive restaurant on the edge of its campus has set off an outcry from loyal (and hungry) Longhorn alumni. Buying sports-supporting...
Vote on Vince: Should He Do ‘Dancing With the Stars?’
By now the word is out: Texas’ favorite son, Vince Young, has been invited to compete on Dancing With the Stars. Vince is 28 now and a quarterback for the...
Baseball Countdown: Clemens Opens Alumni Game [Watch]
The Super Bowl is nearly behind us, the air feels like spring, and we’ve got our baseball countdown going: 18 days. On Feb. 17, the Longhorns will open their...
Texas Executive MBA Hits Global Top 10
Rankings convey bragging rights, and this latest one is something to be proud of not just nationally but internationally. The Texas Executive MBA Program is ranked...
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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
