Our 11th Annual Texas Premier Football Camp took place last weekend and it was a wild success! We watched over 250 kids learn life lessons through football and make huge improvements in just two days. The kids also got to play in The University of Texas’s stadium, the bubble, and… read more
BeautyKind Unites: A Concert for Causes, March 25
You are invited to a special event where you can support NLP by attending an amazing concert. Who: The Band Perry, Cole Swindell, Demi Lovato, Jake Owen, Randy Travis What: BeautyKind Concert for Causes When: Saturday, March 25th Where: AT&T Cowboys Stadium Why: 50% of ticket price will be donated to… read more
Les Lilly Memorial
Message from Dr. Vincent Dear DDCE Community, I am saddened to announce the passing of a member of the DDCE and UT Austin family–Mr. Les Lilly. Les died unexpectedly on Saturday from an apparent heart attack. Les joined DDCE as volunteer coordinator in the Neighborhood Longhorns Program in Sept. 2015.… read more
Remembering Les Lilly…
Our colleague and friend, Leslie “Les” K. Lilly unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Les worked with The Neighborhood Longhorns Program as our Volunteer Coordinator since 2015. We also worked with Les prior to his joining our team when he worked in Athletics. He would help us bring… read more
6th Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge Recap
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.