Archive for: Heman Sweatt
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A University of the First Class: Gregory Vincent
By Gregory Vincent
On the occasion of the Alcalde’s 100th anniversary, we asked Longhorns what “a University of the first class” means to them. Gregory Vincent Vice President...
Machree Gibson Wins Heman Sweatt Legacy Award
By Lynn Freehill
Just three generations have passed since UT was integrated, and the courageous ones who did the integrating are still active among us. Friday was a night to celebrate...
Lost Boys: UT Panel Explores Crisis of Race & Gender [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
Nearly half of young men of color age 15 to 24 who graduate from high school are unemployed, incarcerated, or dead. That sobering statistic (from a 2010 College...
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Following the Precursors
By Jill Hokanson
In the six decades since Heman Sweatt—the first African American admitted to UT—walked through the doors of the law school, thousands of courageous and talented...
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award
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The Long Game Brings Local Heroes From the Putting Green to the Silver Screen
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Beloved Director Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award