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The Tower will glow with burnt-orange lights Tuesday, November 7 to celebrate the naming of the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and to thank the Hildebrand family for its generous support.

Continue reading at news.utexas.edu. 

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“For UT to lead, we must be bold…” 

During his State of the University address, President Gregory L. Fenves outlined major new initiatives to promote students’ upward economic mobility, increase experiential learning opportunities on campus and recruit and retain top faculty members. 

Read more about the president’s vision for the next year at UT.

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What starts here, creates leaders and sparks our future.

What starts here, lights our way.

What stars here, leads to answers to the world's toughest problems.

What starts here, builds opportunity and lifts up our communities.

What starts here, feeds the soul.

What Starts Here, Changes the World.

“Enlighten” is one of two new institutional ads for The University of Texas at Austin. Over the coming year, go inside the process of change with the changemakers at Texas. Explore with us at changetheworld.utexas.edu

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Steve Hicks School of Social Work Established at UT Austin With Gift from Regent and Telecommunications Pioneer

R. Steven “Steve” Hicks, telecommunications pioneer and vice chairman of the Board of Regents at The University of Texas System, has made a generous gift to advance The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Social Work. In recognition, the university will name it the Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

“By investing in our social work students, Steve Hicks is investing in a fabric that binds communities together. Social work students commit to dedicate their lives to service and enriching the lives of others. In return, UT commits to support them thanks to Steve Hicks' generous philanthropy,” said Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin.

Read more about this historic announcement at news.utexas.edu.

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Hurricane Harvey is still affecting Texans and its aftermath will be felt for years to come. Our hearts and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the storm – especially our fellow Longhorns.

Many of our students come from areas that were completely devastated. In our ongoing efforts to support these students, President Fenves has dedicated $500,000, including funds from our Athletics sponsorship with Nike, to serve as additional financial aid for UT students who have been impacted by the storm and flooding. He urges members of the UT community to join him by donating funds to match the $500,000. Our goal is to raise a total of $1 million for our students, and even the smallest contribution will make a difference.

Together, we can help ensure the educational pursuits of all our students remain within their reach. Please make a gift today – and thank you for the many generous ways you are supporting fellow Texans and our Longhorn family across the state!

Give now at hornraiser.utexas.edu/Harvey

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"Remember," one of two new institutional ads for The University of Texas at Austin. 

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Updates on Hurricane Harvey

UT officials are working with city and state officials to monitor Hurricane Harvey and its impact to campus. 

 Follow UTAustinPolice on Twitter and check emergency.utexas.edu for the latest updates.

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Confederate Statues on Campus

UT is relocating statues of Robert E. Lee, Albert Sidney Johnston, John Reagan & James Stephen Hogg. Read more: http://utex.as/2xhria4

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Explainer: Total Eclipse 101

Facts about the total eclipse you don’t need to be embarrassed to ask about, because we asked about them for you. Read more at news.utexas.edu. 

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A global university. A global force for good.

When the world comes to Texas, and when Longhorns see the world, everyone wins.

You can’t change the world without experiencing it. For success in today’s global economy, students must be prepared to work in an environment of different languages, cultures and histories.

That’s why UT Austin offers numerous opportunities to prepare students to be global citizens through international and cultural exchange, and partnerships that strengthen the university’s global reach.

Continue reading to see how we’re preparing students to be global citizens at news.utexas.edu. 

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New UT License Plates Released

Alumni and fans of The University of Texas now have another way to express their support for the Longhorns with the release of the redesigned University of Texas "UT Tower" license plate.

Continue reading at abc13.com. 

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Meet the Outstanding Young Texas Exes

Meet this year’s Outstanding Young Texas Exes.

Clockwise from top left, they are: 🤘 Amy Chozick, BA '01, a national political reporter; 🤘 Dr. Sarang Desai, BA '99, an orthopedic surgeon; 🤘 Daniel Hodge, JD '04, the governor’s chief of staff; and, 🤘 The Honorable Oscar Lee Longoria Jr., BS '03, JD '07, a member of the Texas House of Representatives. Continue reading. 

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In Celebration of Selfies

Nearly 200 years ago, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took The First Photograph, and the first selfies were not far behind.

Now, the term “selfie” has a spot in the dictionary, and there’s even a special holidaydedicated to sharing selfies – June 21st.

So, celebrate National Selfie Day with this UT roundup of all things selfie — from famous faces snapped on campus to the perfect spots on campus for your next photo-op. Continue reading at news.utexas.edu.

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Talk Smack About Vacation Selfie Takers All You Want... But They're Probably Happier Than You

Vacation rental marketplace HomeAway has released new summer research that digs into how selfies can actually change the brain of a person on vacation. The study partnered with researchers at the University of Texas at Austin to look at 700 travelers, surveying the group before, during, and after their vacations. A subset of travelers also downloaded an app that tracks the amount of time they spent on their phones. And the findings of the research might surprise you.

Continue reading. 

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Guess which UT center is now Texas' official garden?🌻  Read more: http://utex.as/2sp3G4V

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Today, we remember the brave Americans who risked their lives for our country and DKR Texas Memorial Stadium’s tribute to them: http://utex.as/2rfEqgd