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Ramón Rivera-Servera Appointed Dean of UT Austin’s College of Fine Arts

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has named alumnus Ramón H. Rivera-Servera as the next dean of the College of Fine Arts. His appointment…

Voces Oral History Center documents how Latino community is being affected by COVID-19

Making fearless leaders: Group empowers young Black and Hispanic women

Project MALES Marks 10-Year Milestone

Seal of Excelencia for Commitment to Latino Students Earned by UT Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia, which is granted to a small group of colleges and…

Social Work Alumna Creates Errand Service for Austin’s Latinx Community

From One First-Generation Longhorn to Another

Former and current first-generation students share advice on navigating the fall semester….

Mariachi Music Brings Joy to UT and Beyond

UT’s mariachi ensemble presents its online performances as a gift to the UT community and mariachi fans everywhere….

Briana Ortiz, UT20 Senior

Biology senior Briana Ortiz talks about her hometown of Laredo, her passion for health care, and how she hopes to become a bridge between the two….

Victor Sáenz selected as Fellow by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

AUSTIN, Texas — The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities selected Victor Sáenz, a UT Austin College of Education professor, as a fellow for…

Steven Santoyo is a role model for change.

Steven Santoyo, ’19 Major: Communication Studies, Pre-Law Steven Santoyo wants to bring out the best in young Texans….

Mirka wants to improve quality of life for Texans, starting with the energy sector.

Mirka Mendez, ’20 Major: Petroleum Engineering Education and Energy: Two things Mirka will never take for granted….