Student Experience

Student Experience

UT Austin Rises 10 Spots in Latest Global Ranking

The University of Texas at Austin rose 10 spots to No. 39 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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UT Austin Records Its Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate

The Class of 2018 set a record for The University of Texas at Austin’s four-year graduation rate at 69.8 percent.
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Rivals United: Transformative Gifts Establish the J. Mike Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at Both UT and Texas A&M

In a rare occurrence and an extraordinary act of philanthropy, UT Austin and Texas A&M each received $20 million gifts from J. Mike Walker to support their Departments of Mechanical Engineering.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin Families to Celebrate Statewide Sustainability at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Planet Texas 2050 is hosting a free, family-friendly event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for Central Texas residents passionate about conservation and sustainability.
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Fenves Unveils Increased Financial Aid, New Student Career Center in State of the University Address

UT Austin has expanded a new financial aid commitment for middle and low-income students to include all sophomores, juniors and seniors, President Gregory L. Fenves announced in the 2018 State of the University address.
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UT Austin Rises Seven Spots in Ranking from U.S. News & World Report

UT Austin rises to No. 49 among national universities, No. 15 among public universities and remains the top public university in Texas in the latest undergraduate rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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What’s the Story Behind the Forty Acres?

The Forty Acres is the nickname for the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. It is also a big part of campus culture.
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7,400 Eager Students Mooov-In to Life on Campus

The community came together to help the newest generation of Longhorns and their families feel at home on campus.
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New School Year, New Tradition

UT has lots of fun traditions everyone can get behind. And now, Longhorns around the world have the opportunity to help the university establish a new tradition: Longhorn Friday.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: UT Austin’s Mooov-In Kicks Off Longhorn Welcome

Now in its 25th year, Mooov-In marks the start of Longhorn Welcome with more than 7,400 students moving into 14 on-campus residence halls Aug. 24-25.
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That’s Not Just Grass. That’s the Best Turf in Texas.

UT’s main campus is now the largest example of organic landscaping in Texas’ capital city.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Rio Grande Valley Students To Get Send-Off From UT Austin President and Administrators

UT Austin President Gregory L. Fenves and other university representatives will be in the Rio Grande Valley to officially welcome nearly 400 new students and their parents to the UT family.