Archive for: Turtle Pond
The Way Back: Turtle Power
By Ben Wright
There’s no evidence to suggest that the inhabitants of Turtle Pond ever met Tessie, a giant mechanical Franken-turtle built at UT in 1954, but at roughly 4 feet...
Forty Acres Field Guide: Red-Eared Slider
By Rose Cahalan
Can’t see the video? Click here. UT is an urban university in the heart of the city, yet the campus and its environs teem with fascinating plants and animals—from...
Orange Jackets Honor Female Campus Leaders With Tea Party
By Jordan Schraeder
We like to think that here at The Alcalde we keep our readers informed and up-to-date on any and all University news, but it definitely takes the cake when one of...
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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