Archive for: women
The Way Back: We Can Do It!
By Alicia Dietrich
When bombs fell on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the world changed forever—and so did life at UT. The university underwent a drastic transformation as it restructured...
Engineering School Enrolls Highest Number of Women Yet
By Julia Bunch
When the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) first began at UT in 1991, the goal was to recruit and retain more female engineers. Twenty-two years later, the University’s...
Negotiate Now: Tips for Women
By Jennifer Duncan
How can women be stellar negotiators? McCombs professor Emily Amanatullah says to turn inherent sexism to your advantage. She talked strategy with Texas Exes career...
Longhorn High Jumpers Strategize, Then Soar
By Natalie England
As a product of both rhythm and power, the high jump is one of the most physically impressive track and field events to observe. But for the jumper, clearing the...
Family Celebrates Four Generations of Women Living on Campus
By Lynn Freehill
Kay Patten Beasley lived in the very same UT residence hall her daughter and granddaughter did. But their very different experiences show how college and society...
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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