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UT Alumnus Rex Tillerson Sworn In as U.S. Secretary of State
By Danielle Lopez
UT-Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering alumnus Rex Tillerson, BS ’75, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, has been tapped to serve as U.S. secretary...
Powers Talks College Access with White House Officials
By Andrew Roush
UT President Bill Powers visited the White House this week to talk education strategy along with the President and First Lady of the United States. A group of more...
Young Texans Speak Out at White House Summit
By Rose Cahalan
From sustainable architecture to education inequality, UT students are serious about social justice—and they’re eager to tell the Obama administration about...
Life Members Hook ’em at White House Tweetup
By Rose Cahalan
Michael Douglas, BJ ’90, and Sherry Penson, BA ’91, MPAff ’08, Life Members, hooked ’em in Washington, D.C., at the White House Holiday Tweetup...
From Daily Texan Columnist to White House Staffer, The Life of an Outstanding Young Texas Ex
By Tim Taliaferro
As an 18-year-old entering The University of Texas, Veronica Vargas Stidvent had little notion she was beginning a journey that would lead to the hallowed halls...
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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