May | June 2018
Alumna Kayleen Schaefer on Her Debut Book ‘Text Me When You Get Home’
By Danielle Lopez
Journalist Kayleen Schaefer’s new book looks at modern female friendship and what makes it so special. Over the course of just one weekend I found myself saying,...
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Fresh Eyes on the Forty Acres
By Sarah Frankie Linder
From the ordinary to the extraordinary, photographer Sarah Frankie Linder gives us a unique visual tour of the Forty Acres and all of its details.
Go-Getters: Meet the 2018 President’s Leadership Award Winners
By Andrew Roush
Call it a participation trophy. The six recipients of the President’s Leadership Award, given annually by the Texas Exes, represent some the most active participants...
Four New Books From the Longhorn Universe to Kick Off Summer
By Danielle Lopez
The Austin Cookbook By Paula Forbes Whether it’s smoked turkey from La Barbecue, fried chicken from Lucy’s, or pumpkin bread from Kerbey Lane, The Austin Cookbook...
Harry Ransom Center Acquires Lifework of Famous Photographer Fritz Henle
By Danielle Lopez
“My father’s three mantras were ‘beauty,’ ‘truth,’ and ‘freedom,’” the daughter of the late photographer Fritz Henle, Tina Henle, tells me...
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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