Archive for: Texas Union
Two UT Institutions Renamed for Longhorn Legends
By Brittany Lamas
All UT faculty and staff leave their mark on the Forty Acres—but a few are so beloved that they do so literally. Last week, the University renamed two key spaces...
Union Gets an Update
By Jordan Schraeder
Nearly 40 years after its last extensive renovation, the Texas Union has gotten another facelift. From redoing the ballroom floor to installing a sprinkler system,...
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Ghosts Roam This Campus
By Sarah Lim
Snap a picture of an old photo print just where it was taken decades earlier, and something magical happens. The entrance to the Texas Union, taken from the Union...
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36 Hours Around UT
By Gracie Fraser
Whether you’re hosting friends or playing tourist on your own campus, there’s plenty to see—new and old—around UT. Here is a dream itinerary. As...
Record-Breaking Fast-Food Icon Leaves Wendy’s
By Lynn Freehill
Not many fast-food workers break world records, inspire documentaries, and hit cult-favorite status across one of the biggest campuses in the country. But “Junior,”—for...
Comedian Michael Ian Black Performs at Texas Union
By Jordan Schraeder
“Austin is like that girl in high school—you know, the girl who doesn’t know she’s hot. But Austin knows. Now, Omaha may be the girl who doesn’t know...
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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