Archive for: scholarships
San Francisco Alumni Set Sail for Scholarships
By Amy Madden
About 46 UT alumni set sail at the Texas Exes San Francisco Chapter’s second-annual boat party last weekend to raise money for UT scholarships—and soak...
Trial By Fire
By Rose Cahalan
Katherine Layton lost a parent and a home before her 20th birthday. But for every hurdle life deals her, she gives back tenfold. On a hot September day in 2011,...
Dallas Chapter Dreams Big With Mentorship Program [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
Two years ago, the Texas Exes Dallas Chapter started a mentorship program that pairs the chapter’s scholarship recipients with alumni and older students....
Washington County Chapter Holds Happy Hour for Scholarships
By Rose Cahalan
For years, the Texas Exes Washington County Chapter co-hosted an annual scholarship fundraiser with the local A&M Club. The event, which raised funds for scholarships...
Finding a Family
By Rose Cahalan
When the Asian Alumni Network awarded its first-ever scholarship to Elie Wu, they boosted a future leader who’s overcome some serious financial and family challenges. Last...
Mom On A Mission
By Rose Cahalan
Scarlett Smith shines at three full-time jobs: she’s a student, an education advocate, and a mom. With help from a Texas Exes scholarship, this future teacher...
Harrison County Chapter Presents Scholarships
By Rose Cahalan
The Texas Exes Harrison County Chapter awarded two scholarships for area graduates entering UT this fall. The ceremony took place May 15 at Hallsville High School,...
Fredericksburg Chapter Awards Scholarships
By Rose Cahalan
The Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter announced its 2012 scholarship recipients May 17 at West End Pizza. Fall 2012 entering freshmen Blaine Brady, Blair Kott,...
UT Loses a Leader: Howard Terry, Investor in Scholarships
By Rose Cahalan
It’s sometimes said that a scholarship is an investment, not a gift. No one embodied that better than Howard Terry. Terry, BBA ’38, Distinguished Alumnus,...
Fayette County Chapter Throws Chili Cook-Off
By Rose Cahalan
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...
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