Tag: DEI
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Summiting the Mountain
Moody College senior shares how studying abroad forever changed her path in life By Jessica Sinn • December 21, 2021 Adriana Aguilar will never forget the day when the acceptance letter from UT Austin arrived in the mail. Plagued by financial concerns, self-doubt and anxieties about leaving her home in South Dallas, she wasn’t convinced that college was…
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956 Strong
A Q&A with RGV Familia Student Leader Mario Guerra By Jessica Sinn • October 12, 2022 While attending Weslaco High School in the Rio Grande Valley, Mario Guerra participated in the McCombs Future Executives Academy, a summer program that gave him a feel for college life on the Forty Acres. After seeing all the opportunities UT Austin has…
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Diversity Rocks!
Renowned Geoscientist Scott Tinker explains why diversity is critical for building a better world By Jessica Sinn • November 30, 2022 After another year of record-breaking weather events, concerns about the toll of our rapidly changing planet continue to rise. As we grapple with the realities of climate change, we turn to STEM scientists for answers. However, national…
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Lessons in Allyship
We caught up with some experts to get advice on how to better support the LGBTQ+ community. By Jessica Sinn • June 29, 2023 As we close out Pride Month, we are highlighting two former and current Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC) staff members who are providing educational support for those who are looking to practice good allyship…
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DDCE Success Stories: Kailyn Newsom
A Q&A with Kailyn Newsom, University Co-op Internship alum and UT School of Law student By Jessica Sinn • August 7, 2023 During her undergraduate years at UT Austin, Kailyn Newsom always knew she wanted to practice transactional law one day, but she needed more experience in the business world to get the competitive edge. When she learned…
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Spotlight on Alumni Success: Angel Ortiz
An interview with Angel Ortiz, Project MALES alum and founder of Zitro Media Group LLC By Jessica Sinn • August 17, 2023 While completing his undergraduate degree at the Moody College of Communication, Angel Ortiz (B.S. Radio-Television-Film ’18) immersed himself in the music and entertainment industry by interning with several companies including Supercoil, CrowdSurf and New Heights Entertainment.…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
A roundup of campus events, books, stories, art exhibitions and more that celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latinx culture By Jessica Sinn • September 14, 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. During this time of recognition and celebration, we are spotlighting some upcoming campus events, books, stories, art exhibitions and more that…
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