Archive for: admiral william mcraven
#IMATXEX: New Grads are Born at 131st Spring Commencement
By Jordan Schraeder
Four (or more) years ago, UT’s Class of 2014 gathered at the base of the Tower to learn the history and traditions of the University of Texas at Austin, their...
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“Victory or Death” Letter Returns to the Alamo—With Longhorns’ Help
By Rose Cahalan
For decades, the letter proclaiming the Texas Revolution’s most famous battle cry—“Victory or Death”—was hidden away in a little-known government...
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ROTC on the Rise
By Kristina Shevory
For as long as the state has existed, Texas kids interested in the military were told to attend A&M. The charismatic leader of UT’s Army ROTC program is...
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The Quiet Professional
By Matthew Polze
For all the accomplishments in Vice Admiral William McRaven’s career, including planning and coordinating the attack that killed Osama bin Laden, the UT graduate...
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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