Archive for: annette strauss institute
Sandra Day O’Connor Promotes Civics in Wide-Ranging UT Talk
By Jenifer Sarver
If you thought former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was spending her retirement sipping iced tea and reading novels at her ranch in New Mexico, you’d...
UT Advocates Podcast: Poor State of (Civic) Affairs
By Andrew Roush
A new study finds shockingly low rates of civic participation in Texas. We talk with the Strauss Institute’s Regina Lawrence about the findings and what they...
Texas Ranks Low for Civic Participation [Infographic]
By Andrew Roush
A new study from UT’s Strauss Institute shows low levels of civic engagement in Texas—from voting to volunteerism. But the authors say there may be hope. Texas...
Young Texans Speak Out at White House Summit
By Rose Cahalan
From sustainable architecture to education inequality, UT students are serious about social justice—and they’re eager to tell the Obama administration about...
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Letter from the Executive Director: Busy Season
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Alcalde Photo Editor Takes Italy and Switzerland
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The Life and Legacy of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at 100 Years
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Program in UT’s College of Pharmacy Provides Cellphones to People Experiencing Homelessness
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UT’s Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall