Archive for: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Science Comedian Brian Malow Blends Humor, Education
By David Menconi
College tends to be a formative period, but not always in the way you’d expect. For science comedian Brian Malow, BA ’85, a key event was seeing a poster...
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why Space Matters [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
Can’t see the video? Click here. Alcalde March|April cover star Neil deGrasse Tyson, MA ’83, may be one of the best orators alive today. He’s...
Getting Personal With Our March|April Cover Model
By Rose Cahalan
“Tyson here.” The voice at the other end of the phone was chipper and bright—even musical. It was a voice I’d heard dozens of times in YouTube...
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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Greatest Hits [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, MA ’83—profiled in our March|April issue—has appeared on dozens of TV shows, from The Colbert Report to Battlestar...
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Star Power
By Rose Cahalan
Neil deGrasse Tyson, MA ’83, is the public face of science. But he says his success has nothing to do with UT. “Hey, aren’t you the scientist?” The...
Jon Stewart Endorses Neil deGrasse Tyson for President
By Lynn Freehill
Walt Disney? Candidate for president? Astroevangelist Neil deGrasse Tyson (The Alcalde’s, ahem, March|April cover model) was called all of that and more on...
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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