Distinguished Alumna is First Female Dean of the Texas Senate

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For the first time in more than 175 years, the title of dean of the Texas Senate belongs to a woman: Judith Zaffirini, BS ’67, MA ’70, PhD ’78, Life Member,...

 
 

Four Longhorns Are Introducing an Old Game to a New Generation of Players

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Green Tile Social Club as seen from above at the second GTSC meetup. On Oct. 9, 2023, four UT alumni gathered (with one FaceTiming in) at their friend’s New...

 
 

Hogg Memorial Auditorium Undergoes Exciting Renovations

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The newly restored Hogg Auditorium boasts replicas of the decorative plates that used to adorn the aisle seats. Not many 90-year-olds look this good. In fact,...

 
 

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Society Faces Tough Choices About Artificial Intelligence

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On a Tuesday night last February, New York Times technology writer Kevin Roose sat down to experiment with an early version of the artificial intelligence (AI)...

 
 

The Way Back: All-Inclusive

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This blanket tax ID card belonged to Jean (Hudson) Caton, ’39, the great-grandmother of the Alcalde’s managing editor, Eliza Pillsbury, BA, BJ ’23,...

 
 

Longhorn Band and Alumni Work to Become the Most Funded College Band in the Country

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The Longhorn Band in Darrel K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorn Band is more than just a college marching band—it’s the drumbeat of Longhorn pride....

 
 

Darden Smith Is UT’s Inaugural Songwriter in Residence

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Smith photographed in Austin. It was Darden Smith’s UT English professor who first recognized his talent. When Smith, BA ’85, turned in an essay for...

 
 

Letter From the Executive Director: 50 Years With Carol

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Harris and Barrett at the tailgate celebration. When I came to this job at the Texas Exes seven years ago, I confess I knew very little about the ins and outs...

 
 
 
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