Student Experience

We have the perfect summer book list for every type of reader. Selected by some of UT’s finest professors, this list includes more than 50 books students will read together as part of a campus-wide book club that helps introduce freshmen to UT.

Some of this summer’s best reading comes straight from the Forty Acres. Every year, The University of Texas Press publishes about 100 new books. Here’s a look at nine titles to add to your reading list.

Gov. Abbott visited UT Austin for a bill-signing ceremony to implement the new Governor’s University Research Initiative, designed to attract top talent to public universities in Texas.

On a lively first day as the 29th president of UT, Gregory L. Fenves shared with campus and the Austin community his vision for the future of UT and how he will “innovate excellence.” View photos from Fenves’ first day in office and watch his introductory press conference.

The UT Tower will have a burnt orange glow Tuesday, June 2 to mark the last day of Bill Powers’ nine-year presidency. 

The following is a statement from UT Austin President Designee Gregory L. Fenves.

In honor of things not going according to plan, here are some thoughts on the value of failure, brought to you by the wise words of speakers — all UT alumni — from commencement ceremonies that actually happened.

Students, faculty, family and friends enjoyed college and school convocations before the storms hit. And even though the university-wide ceremony was canceled, the celebration went on.

Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and Texas Ex, shared his commencement speech in a live-streamed program Saturday evening. View the full transcript here.

Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, joins President Powers, Chancellor McRaven and Student Government President Kori Rady in honoring the Class of 2015. Walker will share his commencement remarks in a live stream at 8 p.m. tonight. Tune in to the live stream.