Archive for: speech
A Wise Man Once Said
By Marisa Charpentier
In a new book, Chancellor McRaven expands on life lessons from his famous commencement speech. The first piece of advice Admiral William H. McRaven, BJ ’77, Life...
Meet the 9-Year-Old Who’s Made His Bed Every Day Since Watching the McRaven Speech
By Rose Cahalan
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...
Kevin Durant’s MVP Acceptance Speech Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
We’ve known for a long time that former Longhorn basketball star Kevin Durant is a class act. Durant is a man with a history of being generous in ways both...
Powers Announces Major Push for Efficiency
By Andrew Roush
As the legislature considers funding for Texas colleges, UT is unveiling a plan to save money—and generate more. Updated 2:22 p.m. Efficiency has been a watchword...
Robert Gates to Deliver UT Commencement Speech
By Rose Cahalan
Commencement speeches are a tricky thing. Even the best public speaker faces a tough crowd: thousands of fidgety 20-somethings, sweltering in oppressive heat and...
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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