March | April 2019

 

How the Texas Exes’ Founding Shaped the State’s History

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It’s a story nearly as old as the state of Texas itself, dating back to when the university was just a 40-acre piece of land, and Old Main grandly stood upon...

 
 

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How Texas and Longhorns Are Tackling Maternal Mortality in Texas

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At my first prenatal appointment, I was given a pink folder. On it were two dolphins jumping and the words: “Have the birth of your dreams.” To be clear, I...

 
 

Behind the Scenes with Texas Women’s Basketball

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How UT Became Home to One of the Nation’s Largest Collections of Latin American Art

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A new exhibition at the Blanton explores the intersection of Latin American art and language—and celebrates a field that The University of Texas helped bring to...

 
 

One UT Alumna’s Experience Reporting on the Trump White House

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On Jan. 3, 2019, I was sitting in the cramped, close-quarters office I share with my colleagues at the ABC News booth located outside of the James S. Brady press...

 
 

Four New Books From the Longhorn Universe

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Mercados By David Sterling Following the success of his James Beard Award-winning cookbook Yucatán, chef David Sterling returns with Mercados—a love letter to...

 
 

Our 2018 Outstanding Young Texas Exes on What’s Shaped Their Success

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The Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award recognizes Texas Exes age 39 and younger who have made significant achievements in their careers and service to the university. Nominations...

 
 

UT Professor’s New Book Explores the Economic Value of Slaves In American History

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UT history professor Daina Ramey Berry has dedicated her professional life to filling in the gaps of American history. Growing up in an African-American family just...

 
 

Setting the Bar: Meet the 2019 President’s Leadership Awards

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Every year, a few special students reveal themselves to possess a sense of passion and ambition that turns heads. Whether they’re mentoring peers, creating nonprofits,...

 
 

The Way Back: Our Waterloo

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Travis, music, Lamar, Students, Waterloo, university, weird. These are all words we associate with Austin and they come together in these 1983 pictures of a certain...

 
 
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