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Philanthropy, Deep-Fried

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North Korean immigrant Hyejeong had been in China for a while. She needed a way to feed her baby, but found it difficult to get work. Because her daughter, Sue,...

 
 

UT Capital Campaign Exceeds $3 Billion Goal

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As the clock runs out on Bill Powers’ time at the helm of UT-Austin—he will step down as president on June 2, 2015—he and other university leaders are...

 
 

Livestrong Gives $50 Million to UT’s Medical School

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In one of the biggest gifts in UT history, the Livestrong Foundation has pledged $50 million to establish a cancer program at the university’s new Dell Medical...

 
 

Alum Starts Fundraiser to Help UT’s Legendary “Wendy’s Guy”

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Update 2/12: Read our follow-up story on the Junior phenomenon here. For 14 years, Ishmael Mohammed Jr.—more commonly known as “Junior” or simply...

 
 

Why I Gave

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Yesterday, for the first time ever, I donated money to The University of Texas. The occasion was an email I received from President Bill Powers announcing a record-breaking...

 
 

UT Breaks Single-Year Fundraising Record

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The University of Texas has broken another record—and there’s still time left on the clock. It was announced Thursday that with three weeks remaining in...

 
 

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‘We Thought He Was Gone’: A Longhorn Parent’s Nightmare in Boston

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Brian Downes, BA ’72, has had the longest week of his life. After his son and daughter-in-law both lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Downes asked the...

 
 

Paris Chapter Golf Tournament Keeps A&M Rivalry Alive

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Many Texas Exes chapters have traditionally held joint events with nearby A&M alumni groups. Orange-and-maroon events aren’t just an opportunity for some...

 
 

Fayette County Chapter Throws Chili Cook-Off

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Chili is serious business for the Texas Exes Fayette County Chapter. The chapter’s second annual chili cook-off, held Saturday, gathered 24 culinary competitors...

 
 

Dallas Chapter Scholarship Dinner Serves Passion, Intention

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As CEO of the Ex-Students’ Association, I often have the opportunity to convene with alumni and friends of the University across the state and nation. This past...

 
 
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