Archive for: State of the University
Highlights From President Fenves’ Third State of the University Speech
By Danielle Lopez
Wrapping up the end of his second year as president of The University of Texas and marking the start of a new semester, Greg Fenves gave his third State of the...
Five Highlights From President Greg Fenves’ State of the University Speech
By Rose Cahalan
State of the University 2016 with President Fenves Greg Fenves’ first year as president of the University of Texas was an eventful one. Since taking office...
Fenves Calls for an Excellent, Effective, and Efficient UT
By Tim Taliaferro
To the sound of a choral choir, with the mace of leadership in his possession, and with a new class ring on his finger, Gregory L. Fenves, Life Member, officially...
‘The Dancer Makes the Dance’: Bill Powers at His Final State of the University Address
By Chris O'Connell
“You might say I fell in love,” UT president Bill Powers said of the August day in 1977 when he arrived on campus to teach at the law school. So began...
‘B+ Is Our Biggest Enemy’: Powers Talks Highs and Lows in State of University Address
By Jordan Schraeder
“Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth.” University president...
Powers All Business on State of the University at 129
By Lynn Freehill
Describing The University of Texas’ strengths and challenges in its 129th year, President Bill Powers got straight down to business. Addressing a 500-seat...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor