Jan 03, 2018
Going for the Gold: Former UIL Athlete, UT Alum Leo Manzano Reflects on Journey to the Olympics
For more than a decade, Leo Manzano has amassed an expansive collection of prizes from countless competitions. But of all…
Jun 29, 2017
DDCE’s Biggest Milestones
The Forty Acres has seen quite a few changes over the years—from statue removals to new degree offerings in ethnic…
May 23, 2017
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…
May 19, 2017
Pastor Parker Writes an Open Letter to Heman Sweatt
Heman Sweatt in line for registration at the University of Texas in 1950. Dolph Briscoe Center for American History…
May 19, 2017
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…
May 18, 2017
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…
May 18, 2017
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,…
May 18, 2017
Geared for Success: UIL robotics competitions prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow
La Feria High School students put their engineering skills to the test in a UIL robotics competition. Photo courtesy of…
May 18, 2017
Motherhood Interrupted: School of Nursing researcher aims to provide new explanations for postpartum depression
Sarah Guy is a doctoral student in the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, and a…
May 18, 2017
A Cycle of Hope: Social work alum reflects on journey from prison to Ph.D.
There are moments in life when something shifts and everything changes. Reggie Smith (B.A.,Social Work, ’16) recognized that moment…