Student Experience

Faculty members, state legislators, business executives and current and retired government officials will be among those addressing graduates at University of Texas at Austin convocations May 17 and 18.

Because of heightened security concerns after recent national events, additional safety procedures will be in place for upcoming Commencement ceremonies.

President Obama’s trip to Austin Thursday will include a visit to Manor New Technology High School. The high-tech high school is a field site for The University of Texas at Austin’s UTeach program, which actively trains the next generation of STEM educators and is a model for other programs around the country. Also, the STEM…

Five university professors and two alumni have been inducted into three national academies. May 7 the Tower glows orange in their honor.

Austin Police Department Assistant Chief David Carter accepted the position as chief of The University of Texas at Austin Police Department today.

The University of Texas at Austin has raised more than $300 million from donors during the current fiscal year, which does not end until Aug. 31.

Texas Quidditch, Longhorn Powerlifting and Texas Rock Climbing won national championships in April, so the Tower will shine orange for the RecSports Sport Clubs on May 6.

As part of UT Remembers, the Tower will be dark May 3 in remembrance of members of the university community who died in the past year.

The University of Texas at Austin will honor 205 members of the university community students, faculty members, staffers and retirees who died during the past year.

The women’s tennis team won its second consecutive Big 12 Championship April 28. Breaunna Addison was named most outstanding performer. Hook ’em!

The top-seeded Longhorns won its fourth Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship on Wednesday. The Tower shines burnt orange Sunday night in their honor.

The Tower will glow orange April 23 in honor of the President’s Staff Awards, which recognizes the invaluable contributions of eligible non-teaching employees. Bravo!