Archive for: UT president Bill Powers
‘Peace Through Strength’: Ted Cruz Addresses UT ROTC Graduates
By Chris O'Connell
“I’ve spent much of this past week back in Washington, D.C.,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), began his commencement speech at the ROTC joint commissioning...
UT Advocates Podcast: Powers on Efficiency (and Parking)
By Andrew Roush
President Bill Powers talks to us about UT’s push for efficiency—and instructs us on the finer points of the Texas lexicon. Powers is the 28th President...
Ohio State President Says UT an Example for Graduation Rates
By Amanda Voeller
This article was first published by the Daily Texan under the title “Letter recommends higher education focuses on bettering graduation rates.” As...
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...
Lawmakers File Concealed Weapons on Campus Bill
By Andrew Roush
Members of the Texas Senate have filed a bill that would allow licensed gun owners to carry their weapons inside buildings on college campuses. Texas university...
UT Racks Up Another High Ranking for Value
By Andrew Roush
After a year focusing on the value of college education, UT enters 2013 with more recognition. UT has been named a top value among public universities by wealth...
UT Opens Groundbreaking Drug and Biotech Lab
By Andrew Roush
UT-Austin is closing the “critical gap” between research and treatment with an innovative new laboratory. The University of Texas at Austin is forging...
UT Family Lines Up Behind President Bill Powers
By Lynn Freehill
Sometimes a rumor from a single unnamed source can spur thousands to action. So it’s been for the Longhorn community in the last 18 hours after one anonymous...
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Letter from the Executive Director: Busy Season
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Alcalde Photo Editor Takes Italy and Switzerland
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The Life and Legacy of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at 100 Years
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Program in UT’s College of Pharmacy Provides Cellphones to People Experiencing Homelessness
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UT’s Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall