Darden Smith Is UT’s Inaugural Songwriter in Residence

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

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...

 
 

Q&A: A Writer and Photographer Team up to Tell a New Story of Wild Beauty

Bret Anthony Johnston Keith Carter Swamps aren’t generally considered the most beautiful landscapes—but a new book from the University of Texas Press...

 
 

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Larry Mayo’s Degree Was a Lifetime in the Making

Surrounded by books in a home nestled among the Piney Woods of Lake Palestine in northeast Texas, a 79-year-old former journalist in failing health was doing...

 
 

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Paper Conservation Expert Preserves Campus Treasures

A rare manuscript in the University’s collection, currently under the care of the Campus Conservation Initiative. In the summer of 2022, Rachel Mochon...

 
 

Eyes on Them: The 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Awards

On an unseasonably warm Friday night this past November, Bevo stood outside the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center to welcome a group of esteemed guests to the 65th...

 
 

Alcalde Docs

Second Act

The Hogg Memorial Auditorium has been given a new lease on life.

 
 

Where to Volunteer in Austin this Holiday Season

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to the community. Whether it’s at an animal shelter or a food bank, Austin has a wide array of ways to give...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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