March|April 2016 Alumni Authors
By Alcalde Staff
Just Pray for Jo by Terry Luke, BA ’68, Life Member Luke’s debut novel is the story of a young Texas woman looking for her own way in life. Jo Tyson comes from...
Boomerang Days: All of Me
By Owen Egerton
A Longhorn does college all over again. Being a Longhorn is all about stepping outside your comfort zone: meeting friends, exploring subjects, posing nude in front...
Meet the Beadle
By Chris O'Connell
ESPN broadcaster Michelle Beadle refuses to stay on the sidelines. On May 2 of last year, a Filipino politician and the black son of a prizefighter tapped gloves...
Hook ’em from Fukushima
By Alan Cundy
Chris Hunt, BS ’12, and his father Jeff Hunt, BJ ’84, Life Member, visited the Fukushima power plant in Japan along with PBS and CNN correspondent Miles...
Longhorns Abroad
By Alan Cundy
Ashley Deweese, BA ’11, and Janet Landry, BA ’11, Life Members, hook ’em from a rooftop in Nice, France. Pictured below, the ladies sport their burnt orange outside...
Horns Up at El Castillo
By Alan Cundy
Sarah Alfaro, BS ’15, hooks ’em from the base of El Castillo, located at the center of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.
Longhorns in Puerto Rico
By Alan Cundy
Mark Botros, BS ’11, and Jessica Botros, BS ’12, hook ’em in front of the governor’s mansion in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A Longhorn at the Taj Mahal
By Alan Cundy
Elvis Yang, BA ’15, moved to India for his first job following graduation and has now traveled all over Southeast Asia. His most memorable trip was a visit to...
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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