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Longhorns Dream Big. So Can You.
You embrace a challenge. You’re open to discovery. And you’re ready to make an impact. UT Austin is the place that can empower you with the resources, experience and support to shape your future.
We’re a diverse community known around the world for our bold spirit and competitiveness. We’re committed to innovative learning and discovery. And we encourage creativity and critical thinking to solve real-world problems. Together, we can help you challenge ideas, pursue passions and explore new interests – to redefine what’s possible.
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Hi y’all! I’m Kylie (she/her), and I’m a first year health and society major! I’m from Orange County, California #OOS !!
In addition to being a social media ambassador for UT Admissions, I am also a Kappa Delta at UT! My favorite things to do are beach days, pilates classes, creating social media content, taking pictures on my film camera and, of course, getting sweet treats with friends!
#UTAustin #BeALonghorn
Oct 1
At UT Austin, you’ll be surrounded by passionate, ambitious and curious individuals who celebrate your wins and help you learn from your losses. With a community like that, there’s no telling what a Longhorn can achieve! 🧡
#UT28 #BeALonghorn #WhatStartsHere #LonghornFriday
Sep 29
Hi! My name is Natashia Anim, and I am a first year business major from Round Rock, TX. Currently, I am involved in the Texas Women in Business Association, the Management Information Systems Association, and most recently, a Texas Social Media Ambassador! I am very excited to be on this team!! :)
Outside of school, some of my favorite things to do are find new spots in Austin, thrift, take pictures, play sports with friends and rewatch comfort shows! Hook ’em 🧡🧡!!
#UTAustin #BeALonghorn
Sep 27
Senior nursing student, Ericka Acevedo, describes UT’s culture as “...everything I ever dreamed of in a university and more.” As president of the Hispanic Nursing Student Association and a member of the Texas Lonestars spirit group, she’s found her place here on the Forty Acres.
“As a Hispanic student, I have the privilege to represent my cultural heritage and contribute to our diverse student body. I feel immensely proud to serve as a role model for younger nursing students to embrace their culture as we strive to become a part of the <9% of Hispanic nurses. At UT, every student comes from a diverse background, yet we all share a dedication to growing as individuals while embracing each other’s perspectives and ideas.”
As for what Ericka loves most about UT? The spirit. “Whether it is seeing everyone on campus bleeding burnt orange or obsessing over Bevo, such an energetic and friendly atmosphere is truly contagious once you’re here. You’re not just a Longhorn for four years, you’re a Longhorn for life.” 🤘
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #UTAustin #BeALonghorn
Sep 26
Hi y’all! My name is Karissa Lew, and I am a sophomore studying advertising (with a minor in business) from Missouri City, TX.
At UT, I’m involved in Kendra Scott’s Women Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and Texas Advertising Group. In my free time I like to eat pho, read books, watch reality TV, workout, drink Kombucha and call my mom to ease her from missing me 🤣🤘🏼🧡
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Sep 25
We’re excited to introduce our second class of Texas Social Media Ambassadors! This impressive group of students was selected to represent @UTAustinTX and share what it’s like to be a Longhorn with prospective students 🤘
Stay tuned over the coming weeks to meet the members of the team and see how they’re making the most of their time here at UT Austin!
#BeALonghorn #UTAustin
Sep 24
Hello, fall! We hope this season brings cooler temperatures, more @TexasFootball wins and your UT Austin applications! Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio for info on how to get started! 🍁🍂🤘
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Sep 23
Looking to begin your life as a Longhorn abroad? Join Texas Global for one of their three virtual information sessions about Take the World by the Horns. This study abroad program takes place your first semester at UT Austin and is offered in three unique locations: Panama City, Copenhagen and Seoul.
Wanting to learn more? Find information about the upcoming information sessions at the link in our bio!
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Sep 22
First up in our series of illustrated student testimonials is Zion D. James! James, a 2023 graduate of Sociology and African/African Diaspora Studies, emphasizes the support and opportunities available to students here at #UTAustin. What starts here changes the world, and we`re here to support our Longhorns in doing just that 🤘
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Sep 20
"Being faculty at UT Austin as an ethnic studies scholar and as a folklorist is my dream job. My students are bright and fascinated in learning about the culture and politics of their own histories. Helping them learn and write about their own stories, their family and community stories makes my job worthwhile."
September 15 - October 16 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we`ll be showcasing the stories of our amazing Hispanic faculty, staff and students. We`re excited to introduce to you Dr. Rachel Valentina González-Martin, an associate professor of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, an affiliate of the Center for Women and Gender Studies, McCombs` Center for Global Business, Latino Media and Arts Program in Radio, Television and Film, the inaugural Director of the Intersectional Humanities Initiative in the Humanities Institute in the College of Liberal Arts as well as a member of the Center for Mexican American Studies` executive board!
Since joining the campus community in 2014, Dr. González-Martin has loved learning about the varied experiences of her students, building mentoring relationships, and how they`ve brought the changing world into her office and classroom. "I am proud every day to tell people I am a scholar and teacher at the University of Texas. And being so reminds me that my little boy, who is 9 who was born in Austin just after I arrived and has been raised in and around this campus will also know opportunities I never had. That’s the gift of education, and the community we have built on and off campus has made Austin our home."
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Sep 18
Austin is Uniquely Ambitious
The entrepreneurial ambition, creative spirit, southern hospitality and revitalizing green space of our capital city provide the perfect backdrop for your college experience.
