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Mar 23, 2025

Fresh off his fifth Olympics, Bob Bowman is ready to make his mark on UT swimming

Bob Bowman has coached at five Olympic Games. He’s guided some of the biggest swimmers in the world, from Michael Phelps — the most decorated Olympian in history — to…
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Portrait of Bob Bowman in front of a swimming pool

Mar 23, 2025

Director leads Longhorn Band into new era

In August 2021, during the yearly meeting of the Longhorn Band and the Longhorn Alumni Band, Clifton Croomes was left speechless by a special gift. “I was in the band…
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Mar 23, 2025

Longhorn Band leaders provide environment for students to thrive

When the halftime cannon blows at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, one team leaves as another makes a grand entrance on the turf field. No matter the weather, from the…
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Mar 23, 2025

Cohen New Works Festival shines spotlight on students’ experimental art projects

For one week in April, the College of Fine Arts will become an exhibition space for theater, visual art, dance, music and more as part of The Cohen New Works…
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Actors on a stage

Mar 21, 2025

Michener Center director’s novel pictures Waco tragedy through eyes of star-crossed young lovers

Bret Anthony Johnston has now published three books, including his recent “We Burn Daylight,” a reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet” set during the 1993 Branch Davidian siege near Waco. But…
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Bret Anthony Johnston

Mar 21, 2025

Flounder, boats and sea turtles: 3 UTMSI employees share experiences working with the sea

Founded in 1941, The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas is the oldest marine research facility on the Texas coast. The institute is dedicated to…
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Researcher Leigh Walsh searches for Southern Flounder tag

Aug 31, 2024

Coordinator of UT’s food and clothing pantry is inspired to see students helping other students

Tall black-and-silver shelving units line the wall, filled with row upon row of canned goods neatly arranged so their labels face front and center. Carrots, green beans, peaches, pears, ravioli…
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Portrait of young woman

Aug 31, 2024

Texas Athletics, Moody College train students on video production for SEC Network

The University of Texas’ move from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference brings monumental changes to Texas Athletics and college sports across the country. It’s also creating new opportunities…
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UT Tower with SEC lit up on its windows and Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in the foreground

Aug 31, 2024

Literature (Taylor’s Version): English professor takes class into new eras with music from Taylor Swift

lizabeth Scala, an English professor in the College of Liberal Arts, considers herself a medievalist. She has taught about pre-Shakespearean English poetry and manuscripts studies, with a focus on Geoffrey…
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Illustration of Taylor Swift on an old book

Aug 31, 2024

From country stars to an eclipsing sun, UT’s events team brings campus experiences to life

When it comes to special occasions, everything is bigger in Texas. The University of Texas at Austin Events & Experience team plans more than 200 events annually, including fall’s Gone…
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People view the 2024 Total Eclipse while wearing eclipse glasses

Aug 30, 2024

Geologists test the use of AI in predicting Earthquakes

As the world continues to reckon with the future of artificial intelligence, researchers and educators at The University of Texas at Austin are exploring the possibilities for the technology. Recently,…
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Aug 30, 2024

Blanton exhibition uses photography, related media to show diversity of Native American and First Nations artists

The latest exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art puts the focus on Native American and First Nations artists. “Native America: In Translation,” curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star,…
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