On Saturday, February 20, 2016, the Neighborhood Longhorns Program teamed with the Texas T- Association to celebrate the 6th Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge. We wish to thank the T-Association for their continued dedication to the Neighborhood Longhorns Program. In addition, we would like to thank our sponsors and bowling teams,… read more
Support NLP, Coach Smart in the Infiniti Challenge!
Voting began January 4 in the Infinity Coaches’ Charity Challenge. UT Austin basketball coach Shaka Smart has chosen the Neighborhood Longhorns Program as his charity. NLP could receive up to $100,000 if Coach Smart prevails! Vote early and often. First round voting is between Jan. 4-24. During that round the… read more
Coach SMART Challenge — Help Raise Money for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program!
Friends, Help us win $100,000 by supporting coach Shaka Smart in the Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge. He’s competing against 47 other rival coaches to win much needed funding for UT Austin Neighborhood Longhorns Program. Every vote helps so go to ESPN.COM/INFINITI and vote daily for coach Smart. Your support will… read more
Neighborhood Longhorns Holiday BOOK DRIVE –Donate a book to a needy child TODAY!
DONATE a new or gently used book to the Neighborhood Longhorns program kids. Neighborhood Longhorns program serves over 4,600 kids in grades 2 thru 8th in Title I schools in the Austin area. This year, in partnership with UT athletics and the Division for Diversity and Community Engagement, we are… read more
Neighborhood Longhorns Happenings Oct 2015
The Neighborhood Longhorns Program (NLP) continues to be an integral partner within DDCE community in reaching a large number of underrepresented student populations within the Austin area. NLP’s mission aligns with DDCE’s educational pipeline strategic initiatives by engaging students in an academic incentive program that promotes academic success for first-generation… read more
Silver Spurs and UT Athletics Welcome Elementary School Students in NLP’s “College for a Day” Event
On Friday, October 16th, 2015, over 150 2nd thru 5th grade students from Title I schools visited UT-Austin to take a peek at life on campus. Texas Cowboys greeted students and guided students on campus tours.
Soccer STEM Challenge: Explosive Results
CHEMISTRY IS FUN at the STEM Soccer Challenge Students participated in a variety of soccer drills, a “Fun with Chemistry” workshop, presented by one of our Chembridge partners, and UT Chemistry professors, Dr. Katie Biberdorf, and a math activity. Needless to say, it was quite an “explosive” event! Dr. Katie… read more
Neighborhood Longhorns Program Wins “BEST BEVO BENEVOLENCE” Award from Austin Chronicle
Read the Austin Chronicle story at: http://www.austinchronicle.com/best-of-austin/year:2015/poll:critics/category:kids/1650034/
Summer STEM Camp
Neighborhood Longhorns Explore the Wonders of Science during Week-Long STEM Camp AUGUST 5, 2015 This week, a group of budding scientists are visiting various locations on the UT Austin campus and around Austin in pursuit of fun scientific adventures. From museum visits to hands-on experiments in computer labs, these students… read more
Neighborhood Longhorns Is Honored in Austin’s Best Benevolence Award
http://www.austinchronicle.com/best-of-austin/year:2015/poll:critics/category:kids/1650034/