Student Experience

The Catholic Church has elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina to become the first Latin American Pope, Pope Francis. If you are looking for an expert or sources to provide context in your coverage of this new development, The University of Texas at Austin has the number one graduate program in Latin American History in…

The University of Texas at Austin has the top ranked accounting and Latin American history programs in the nation and more than 50 other science, humanities and professional programs ranked in the top 25 nationally, according to U.S. News and World Report’s latest edition of “Best Graduate Schools,” released this morning.

Have you noticed the new buildings on campus? The new homes for communications, liberal arts and computer science all share a focus on sustainability. Check out their innovative features.

Making his first appearance at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival, University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers will make the case on Saturday, March 9, for the research institution as a partner and driver of innovation in this transitioning economy.

Bill Gates spoke with students for the opening of the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall. Read more.

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading institutions in the world for Latin American studies. It has a wide variety of experts available with backgrounds ranging from politics to energy policy to sociology, who can provide necessary context on the recent death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

The University of Texas at Austin is ranked No. 27 in the 2013 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, a comparison of the world’s top 100 most powerful university brands. The ranking is a five-point climb for the university, which ranked No. 32 in 2012.

It’s our own little July 4! Texas Independence Day is March 2, and the tower will shine orange in recognition of the 177th anniversary of independence.

On Saturday, Feb. 23, more than 1,000 Longhorns volunteered in an underserved neighborhood in Austin, landscaping, painting and providing health screening tests. Read more.

EVENT: Senior Vice Provost David Laude will host David Bergeron, U.S. acting assistant secretary for postsecondary education, for a conversation on national higher education policy.

It’s time for Explore UT 2013! Come on down to the Forty Acres and dive into a learning adventure. Check out the schedule of activities and join us March 2.

University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers and McCombs School of Business Dean Thomas Gilligan will join El Paso native and University of Texas at Austin alumnus Woody L. Hunt in El Paso to thank contributors for their generosity and to encourage the community to help meet Hunt’s gift challenge.