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Class of 2016 Celebrates Graduation at the Alumni Center

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The Class of 2016 was the largest entering freshman class in the history of the University of Texas at Austin. This weekend, graduates celebrated in style with...

 
 

The Big Picture: Preparing for What’s Next

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The Association is looking ahead to what future Exes will need and want. On May 22, dangerous thunderstorms forced the University of Texas to do something it...

 
 

Meet the 9-Year-Old Who’s Made His Bed Every Day Since Watching the McRaven Speech

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Last spring, Chris Fitzpatrick was listening to the radio in her car when she caught a snippet of audio about a popular commencement speech at UT-Austin. Although...

 
 

#IMATXEX: New Grads are Born at 131st Spring Commencement

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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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What I’ve Learned at UT: Don’t Try to Do it All

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For commencement 2014, we asked graduating students to share one thing they’ve learned from their time at UT. Below, psychology major Sadie Witkowski writes...

 
 

1984: The Year Commencement Almost Moved to the Erwin Center

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Campus has been buzzing for days with commencement preparations—roped-off lawns, stage and seating construction, speaker system sound checks—all anchored around...

 
 

Find Your Way Home

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Every May, the University of Texas at Austin celebrates the graduation of thousands of students with a party that has few equals. The Tower lights up that beautiful...

 
 
Report: Admiral William McRaven a Candidate for UT Chancellor

Admiral William McRaven to Deliver Commencement Speech [Watch]

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Can’t see this video? Click here. UT’s 131st commencement speaker will be Admiral William McRaven, BJ ’77, Life Member and Distinguished Alumnus,...

 
 

Sanya Richards-Ross To Be Inducted in Texas Sports Hall of Fame

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The numbers don’t lie. With 11 All-American titles, three NCAA championships, and four Olympic gold medals to her name, former Longhorn sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross,...

 
 

UT Tightens Commencement Security

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Guests at UT’s commencement ceremonies next week can expect some extra security, including bag checks and a ban on large bags. “This is something we’ve...

 
 
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