Podcasts
UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Hegar on Regents, Guns, and UT vs. A&M
By Andrew Roush
State Sen. Glenn Hegar talks about shepherding the nominations process, UT’s proposed engineering epicenter, and his thoughts on campus carry. Republican...
UT Advocates Podcast: Legislative Update
By Andrew Roush
We review the progress of Texas Exes’ advocacy agenda at the Capitol, and discuss what advocates can do to affect its outcome. Daniel Becka is the director...
UT Advocates Podcast: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
By Andrew Roush
Veteran state Senator and Distinguished Alumna Judith Zaffirini, BS ’67, MA ’70, PhD ’78, Life Member, (D-Laredo), talks about the UT Board of Regents,...
UT Advocates Podcast: Invest in Texas Campaign
By Andrew Roush
Fresh from a successful lobbying day, student leaders explain the issues they’re pushing at the Texas Legislature. Michael Redding is UT’s graduate...
UT Advocates Podcast: Kay Bailey Hutchison
By Andrew Roush
The former Longhorn cheerleader and veteran of the U.S. Senate discusses her love of UT, the importance of research and diversity, and how alumni can help protect...
UT Advocates Podcast: The University’s Graduation Czar
By Andrew Roush
Dr. David Laude outlines the University’s commitment to student success, in the classroom and beyond. Laude is the senior vice provost for enrollment and...
UT Advocates Podcast: Priorities in the 83rd Legislature
By Andrew Roush
With a look back at the first two months of the Legislature (and the podcast), we articulate the top policy priorities for UT Advocates. Tim Taliaferro is vice...
UT Advocates Podcast: Higher Education Coordinating Board Chairman Fred Heldenfels IV
By Andrew Roush
This week, we explore the impact of public education policy on student success with one of Texas’ most important higher education policymakers. Heldenfels...
UT Advocates Podcast: State Senator Kel Seliger
By Andrew Roush
The chairman of the Senate higher education committee talks to us about the Top 10 Percent Law, formula funding, and his impression of UT. Plus, he tells us about...
UT Advocates Podcast: Orange & Maroon Legislative Day
By Andrew Roush
We look back on the biennial gathering of Longhorns and Aggies at the State Capitol, see what unites these rivals, and look ahead to what’s next. At the...
-
This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
-
How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
-
Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
-
The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
-
Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor