Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 1 through December 8. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the last day of classes is Monday, December 8. Make sure to wrap up any outstanding assignments and prepare for finals.Next—the University of Texas Men's Basketball team faces Southern University on Monday, December 8, a…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 24 through December 1. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—Fall Break runs from Monday, November 24, through Saturday, November 29. No classes will be held during this period, so enjoy the time off! Next, if you're planning to graduate this semester, remember that the last day …

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 17 through November 24. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—International Education Week kicks off today! Join the IEW Kickoff Breakfast this morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Texas Global Lounge. It's a great chance to connect with our global community over a delicious breakfas…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 10 through November 17. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the LBJ School of Public Affairs is hosting a Graduate Programs Virtual Information Session today, Monday, November 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. If you're considering a master's in public affairs, global policy, or national se…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 3 through November 10. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—registration for the Spring 2026 LIFT Consulting Fellowship Info Session is open. If you're interested in tackling sustainability challenges, this is your chance. The info session is on Thursday, October 30, from 12:00 …

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 27 through November 3. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Longhorns are back at home this Saturday, November 1, hosting Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. Central Time. Let's pack the stands and show our support! Next—the Law Fair is…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 20 through October 27. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the LBJ Business Policy Forum is happening tonight, Monday, October 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the University of Texas at Austin. This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, and policymakers t…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 13 through October 20. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—Texas is launching its first Free College Application Week from October 13 to October 19. All Texas residents can apply to any public university or college in the state without paying application fees. This initiative ai…

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 6 through October 13. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Texas Fight Rally and Parade is happening Wednesday, October 8. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Guadalupe Street, followed by the rally at the Tower. Come cheer on our team before they head to Dallas for the big …

Hey Longhorns, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for September 29 through October 6. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the No. 2 Texas Volleyball team is on fire, boasting a 9-0 record after sweeping seven top-25 teams. They'll face 21st-ranked Missouri at Gregory Gym this week. Next, the Longhorns are gearing up for the Red River Rival…

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, September 22, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.The University of Texas Press marked its 75th anniversary with a day-long event at the Austin Central Library on Sunday. The celebration featured discussions by authors and editors on topics ranging from Black history and foo…

Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, September 15, 2025, and here's your latest campus news.Starting with the Fall 2026 admissions cycle, the University of Texas at Austin will adjust its automatic admission policy. Currently, Texas high school students in the top 6% of their class receive automatic admission. This threshold will be lowered to the…

Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, September 8, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.First up, the William P. Clements Foundation has committed $10 million to secure the future of UT's Clements Center for National Security. This generous gift will expand opportunities for students and faculty, enhancing research…

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, September 1st, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.In February, James E. Davis assumed the role of interim president of UT Austin, following Jay Hartzell's departure to lead Southern Methodist University. Davis, a UT alumnus with a background in law and military service, has been …

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, it's mostly sunny with a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progresses, expect temperatures to rise, reaching a high of 99 degrees by late afternoon. Remember to stay hydrated and find some shade if you'…

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, August 18, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, it's sunny and 76 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progresses, expect temperatures to rise, reaching a high of 105 degrees by late afternoon. Remember to stay hydrated and take breaks indoors to beat the heat.Vincent Ph…

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, August 11, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.First, let's talk about the weather. Currently, it's partly sunny with a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progresses, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a high of 99 degrees by late afternoon…

Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, August 4th, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, it's partly sunny with a temperature of 76 degrees. As the day progresses, expect intermittent clouds with temperatures reaching up to 97 degrees by mid-afternoon. Stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat.*Water…

Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 28, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.First, let's talk about the weather. Currently, it's cloudy and 77 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day, reaching a high of 97 degrees by late afternoon. So, stay hydrated and take precautions if you're spen…

Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.UT Austin is making significant strides in water sustainability with the development of the WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot facility set to become the largest of its kind at a U.S. university. Scheduled to be operational by fall 2027,…

Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's your latest campus news.The University of Texas at Austin is making significant strides in water sustainability with the development of the WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot facility set to become the largest of its kind at a U.S. university. Scheduled to be operational by fall 2027, the W…

As part of a week-long celebration of the centenary of Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, The Hindi Urdu Flagship at the University of Texas at Austin hosted a series of lectures by the renowned Urdu critic and historian, Shamim Hanfi. In this informal talk, Hanfi discusses some interesting moments in the complicated history of Urdu and Hindi. Hanfi i…

The Hindi Urdu Flagship hosts this fascinating exploration of Quranic Exegesis and the development of Urdu by the renowned historian, Mehr Farooqi. Farooqi is Assistant Professor of Urdu at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. “The Secret of Letters: Chronograms in Urdu Literary Culture,” which appeared in Edebiyat: The Journal of Middle …

Renowned Urdu satirist, Mujtaba Hussain, reads selections from his extensive catalog of Urdu journalism and humor to an audience composed of Hindi Urdu Flagship students and the wider South Asian studies community at UT Austin. The recording should be wonderful listening comprehension practice for intermediate to advanced students of Urdu and/or Hi…

In this fascinating talk, Hindi Urdu Flagship Director, Rupert Snell, presents his recent work on the diverse genre of autobiographical writing in Hindi. The talk, entitled Autobiography is Another Story: “Lives” in Hindi, features audio recordings of a number of Hindi Urdu Flagship students and faculty reading from a wide variety of Hindi autobiog…

Ali Asani, professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic religion and cultures at Harvard University describes the modern Sufi rock phenomenon epitomized by Salman Ahmad and his band Junoon. Asani outlines Ahmad’s personal musical, religious, and political journey and attempted to place Sufi rock in the broader tradition of Muslim devotional literature. A n…

As part of its festival celebrating the living tradition of song and performance dedicated to the poet Kabir, HUF hosts a live musical performance by an acclaimed traditional Kabir folk ensemble led by Prahlad Singh Tipanya. Tipanya sings and plays the tambura, a five-stringed plucked and strummed instrument originally from Rajasthan, and kartal a …

As part of its festival celebrating the living tradition of song and performance dedicated to the poet Kabir, HUF hosts a live musical performance by an acclaimed traditional Kabir folk ensemble led by Prahlad Singh Tipanya. Tipanya sings and plays the tambura, a five-stringed plucked and strummed instrument originally from Rajasthan, and kartal a …

As part of his visit to the Hindi Urdu Flagship, eminent Hindi scholar Harish Trivedi conducts a roundtable discussion on issues of Hindi-Urdu translation with a diverse set of students and faculty. This second half of the discussion focuses on a stanza from the Kavitavali of Tulsidas and a mystery piece provided by Trivedi. The first half (feature…

As part of his visit to the Hindi Urdu Flagship, eminent Hindi scholar Harish Trivedi conducts a roundtable discussion on issues of Hindi-Urdu translation with a diverse set of students and faculty. This first half of the discussion focuses on the opening paragraphs of Premchand’s Rangbhumi. The second half (featured in a separate podcast episode) …