Podcasts
Telling the Stories of the Whitman Shooting [Podcast]
By Andrew Roush
On a hot August day in 1966, Charles Whitman carried a footlocker full of guns and ammunition to the top of the UT Tower and started firing. The incident changed...
UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Kirk Watson on the Dell Medical School
By Andrew Roush
State Senator Kirk Watson discusses the Dell Medical School, its new dean, and how UT is like Kevin Bacon. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) represents most of Travis and...
UT’s First Med School Dean Talks About His Vision [Podcast]
By Andrew Roush
The Dell Medical School’s inaugural dean, Clay Johnston, tells us about his vision for the school—and the larger Austin community. Dr. S. Claiborne “Clay”...
Michener Center Director on the Famous Writers He’s Known [Podcast]
By Andrew Roush
The latest novel from the director of UT’s acclaimed creative writing MFA program draws inspiration from James Michener himself—Whoopi Goldberg, too. James...
Geoffrey Tumlin on Better Communication for a Better Life [Podcast]
By Andrew Roush
Communications guru Geoffrey Tumlin explains how people can improve their daily lives through better communication—and his advice might surprise you. Geoffrey...
Sweet Dreams
By Andrew Roush
Once upon a time, in a magical land called Vermont, a talented Texas Ex and her charming husband dreamed up a smart new storytelling platform for children with picky...
It’s Not (Just) About the Classroom
By Tim Taliaferro
With all that’s changing in higher ed, Gage Paine is on a quest to make sure that the experience outside the classroom doesn’t get lost. The place to see Gage...
UT Advocates Podcast: Powers Becomes AAU Chair
By Andrew Roush
UT president Bill Powers has been elected chairman of the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of more than 60 North American research universities....
UT Advocates Podcast: Seton and the Dell Medical School
By Andrew Roush
Seton Healthcare president Greg Hartman discusses how UT, Seton, and the Travis County health district are poised to transform health care in Central Texas. Greg...
Building the Texas Bookshelf with Stephen Harrigan [Podcast]
By Andrew Roush
Author Stephen Harrigan, BA ’70, is poised to pen the first installment of the Texas Bookshelf, an ambitious project from UT Press that aims to publish...
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Letter from the Executive Director: Busy Season
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Alcalde Photo Editor Takes Italy and Switzerland
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The Life and Legacy of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at 100 Years
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Program in UT’s College of Pharmacy Provides Cellphones to People Experiencing Homelessness
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UT’s Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall