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TXEXplainer: What Does the UT System Chancellor Do?
By Chris O'Connell
By now you’re aware that Admiral William McRaven, BJ ’77, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, the orator of possibly the best commencement speech of all time,...
The Best Things About Life at UT
By Anderson Boyd
Every University of Texas student and alumnus has something they love about life on the Forty Acres and beyond. Some favorites are perennial (cheering yourself...
Special Counsel Report: UT Regent May Have Broken Law
By Andrew Roush
Last week, a report concerning UT System regent Wallace Hall found its way to multiple statewide media outlets before being made public this week. The draft report,...
‘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...
UT’s Law Degree Ranked Most Valuable
By Amy Madden
Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the value of a law degree. The University of Texas’ School of Law nabbed the No. 1 spot on U.S. News’ list of schools...
Longhorn Fans Among Most Engaged in College Football
By Amy Madden
Whether it’s how much we’re being talked about, what a good value we are, or just how great a school we are, The University of Texas at Austin is constantly...
2013 Longhorn Football Uniforms Revealed [Watch]
By Emma Ledford
Can’t see the video? Click here. They may not have bought into the shiny chrome trend yet, but the UT football program has made some noticeable changes to the...
Four Questions for Kedra Ishop
By Andrew Roush
Kedra Ishop has been UT’s director of admissions since 2009. How have you seen the typical UT applicant change since you’ve been director of admissions? Wow,...
Supreme Court Sends UT Case Back to Lower Court
By Andrew Roush
Some called it a non-decision, others said it could be a game-changer. Both sides claimed victory. So, what really happened in the Supreme Court’s Fisher v....
UT Climbs Higher in World Reputation Ranking
By Andrew Roush
A new ranking puts UT among the most prestigious universities in the world. Reputation is a hazy, hard-to-define idea. Colleges and universities, however, rely...
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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