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Navigating the ‘New Normal’
In normal times, senior year is filled with memories of football games, prom night and college tours. However, for Itzel Macedo, her last year at Weiss High School in Pflugerville, Texas, was anything but normal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all those milestone events were canceled or held virtually. Applying for college proved to be…
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Living His Best Longhorn Life
Here at The University of Texas at Austin, Alan Castellanos is living his best Longhorn life as a member of the Texas Wranglers, a spirit organization that rallies the crowds at basketball games and leads service events on campus and in the community. When reflecting on his time here on the Forty Acres—and the many…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
Observed throughout the United States since the 1980s, Women’s History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the impact women have made on society. Here, we have provided a listing of stories, exhibits, events and reading resources that highlight extraordinary women in history and the present. Campus Events Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.—Livestream Talk…
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Celebrating Black History Month
Every February, we honor and celebrate the history, experiences and accomplishments of African Americans on campus and across the nation. During this month of national reflection, we are spotlighting some upcoming campus events, new books, research and more that commemorate and explore Black history and culture. EVENTS Saturday, Feb. 10— Afrofuturism and the Law Symposium…
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All-Campus Division Announcement: A Pledge To Serve
Dear UT Community, Earlier this month, President Hartzell updated the campus on Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) implementation. I want to echo his sentiments and share some important news. Starting January 1, our Division will be known as the Division of Campus and Community Engagement to better reflect our work’s new scope, nature, and reach.…
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In the Spirit of Service
Programs and Activities: Co-Director of Operations, Afrikan American Affairs; Co-Director, Black President’s Leadership Council; Parliamentarian, Black Student Alliance; Conference Management Co-Chair, Big XII Conference on Black Student Government During her time at UT Austin, Ariana Seeloff has served as a leader for several student organizations that work to build communities to help students find a…
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The Women of WiSTEM
In today’s workforce, the STEM industry is comprised of just 28% women, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Compared to data from the 1970s—a time when women made up a mere 8% of the STEM workforce—the gender gap is shrinking, but it could take decades, or much longer for certain disciplines, for the…
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Preserving Austin’s Black History
by Jessica Sinn, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement When Stephanie Lang walks among the Black-owned businesses and homesteads in her East Austin neighborhood, she often thinks about the stories that need to be told before they’re lost with time. Determined to bring these stories to light, Lang dedicates her work to capturing oral histories…
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HFSA Brings Good Tidings to the Longhorn Community
Rainy weather didn’t dampen the holiday cheer at the Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association’s (HFSA) John Treviño Jr. Holiday Assistance event held on Friday, Dec. 3 at the entrance of San Jacinto Residence Hall. Featured below are a few photo highlights from the time-honored event. Find more photos on Flickr. Supported by University Housing and Dining…
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Megan Rojo
By Jessica Sinn, Division of Diversity & Community Engagement Spend a day in Megan Rojo’s classroom and you’ll see that she has found her calling. Some might even say that teaching is in her DNA. The daughter of two educators, Rojo was determined to carve a different path in life. Yet the gravitational pull…
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