In the past 10 years, the DDCE has sponsored more than 120 graduate students. During their time in the division, they worked with mentors and took advantage of professional development opportunities to prepare for their future careers. We caught up with a few outstanding alums to learn more about their… read more
UT Elementary Celebrates Spring Graduation
On May May 22, UT Elementary School held its annual Fifth Grade Completion and Senior Recognition Ceremony. UTES is the 1st university sponsored public charter school in the state of Texas and is part of the UT Charter School System. This year UTES graduated its 10th class of fifth graders – to go… read more
Read the New Issue of Access & Excellence
Celebrating our decade on campus, this issue of Access & Excellence encompasses the many programs, partnerships and initiatives that fulfill the university’s core purpose: to transform lives for the benefit of society. From a feature highlighting 10 programs that are preparing students for their future careers to profiles on researchers… read more
The DDCE Says Goodbye to Precursor and Opera Star Barbara Smith Conrad
The University of Texas at Austin mourns the loss of world-renowned mezzo-soprano and alumna Barbara Smith Conrad (B.M., 1959), whose distinguished career has touched the lives of audiences around the world. Conrad died from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease in the early hours of Monday morning, May 22. She was part… read more
Pastor Parker Writes an Open Letter to Heman Sweatt
Mr. Sweatt, first and foremost it’s important you know that we continue to remember and honor you. Well after your passing, we will forever appreciate your courage in transforming The University of Texas at Austin. In recent years you would have enjoyed meeting with Presidents William C. Powers and Gregory… read more
Fostering Inclusivity in Classrooms at UT and Beyond
For many students, roll call is a perfunctory chore they must endure before the daily lecture begins. They may not even realize that some of their classmates are feeling anxiety when the instructor rattles off the list of names. “Will he pronounce my name correctly or even come close?” “Will… read more
Ten Years of Campus Culture in Photos
The Forty Acres has seen quite a few changes over the years—from statue removals to new degree offerings in ethnic studies to a landmark Supreme Court case. We rounded up a few moments from the past 10 years that have sparked important discussions about campus climate and altered the university’s… read more
On the Job: Ten programs that are preparing students for the working world
In today’s job market, stellar grades alone aren’t sufficient for success. A college degree may be enough to land an interview, but to stand out in a big pool of candidates, newly minted college graduates must have a repertoire of skills that can only be learned through on-the-job experience. In… read more
Q&A: Leveling the Academic Playing Field for Latino Males
Victor B. Sáenz grew up in a middle-class family that was deeply committed to education. At an early age, he recognized the stark disparity of opportunities in a region of the state beset by poverty and limited access to education and health resources. Now as a DDCE Faculty Fellow and… read more
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