Just What the Doctor Ordered
By Danielle Lopez
When it comes to exercise, UT geneticist Molly Bray doesn’t believe in the old adage that something is better than nothing. She argues that mentality can do more...
Big 12 Can Hold Championship, Unlikely to Expand
By Chris O'Connell
For the last five years, fans of Big 12 teams have felt a meaningless void on that last Saturday before bowl season begins. Unwieldy yards are attended to. Grocery...
Five Questions for Maurie McInnis
By Rose Cahalan
On July 1, 2016, Maurie McInnis will be UT-Austin’s next executive vice president and provost, president Greg Fenves announced Monday in an email to students,...
For the Birds
By Chris O'Connell
“It was like Back to the Future,” Jonathan Meiburg, MA ’06, says. The Austin musician, writer, and ornithologist has a habit of doing this during...
The Wild Life of Carin Peterson
By Alcalde Staff
It wasn’t a typical phone call, but then again, Carin Peterson doesn’t have a typical job. “We’ve got a snake situation,” the voice...
Flipping the Script
By Rose Cahalan
When Jasmine Kay Uy was assigned to create a site-specific artwork for a UT class, the junior studio art major knew what she wanted to do. “As an artist, you...
Alpine Life
By Alex Vickery
The Flying Longhorns relish in the leisurely pace of Switzerland and Italy. The Swiss village of St. Moritz, tucked into the southeastern corner of the country,...
2015 Distinguished Alumnus Awards
By Alcalde Staff
In the 57-year history of the Distinguished Alumnus Awards, a vast range of people have been recognized for their achievements. The 2015 roster was no different,...
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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