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Victoria Hart: From Student to Advisor

Feb. 20, 2025
Victoria Hart, an associate academic advisor for the Bridging Disciplines Program (BDP), joined the team in the summer of 2023. As the first BDP staff member to be an alum of the program, she brings a unique perspective to her role.
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Advancing Student Success: UT Austin Hosts National SEP Institute

Feb. 14, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin's Undergraduate College was proud to host the 2025 Student Experience Project (SEP) Institute February 12–13, welcoming teams from 16 public universities across the nation.
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Corpus Christi Partners with Home to Texas to Retain Local Talent

Jan. 29, 2025
Students who call Corpus Christi home and attend the University of Texas at Austin may find themselves back home for the summer.
Kenya Rodriguez

From Mission to Meaningful Service—Finding New Purpose Through Home to Texas

Jan. 27, 2025
Kenya Rodriguez, a UT Government major, spent her summer working as a Government Affairs Intern for Hidalgo County Precinct Two through the Home to Texas program, conducting research on funding opportunities and assisting constituents in South Texas. Through her experience, she discovered a newfound appreciation for her hometown and established professional connections that will support her future goals in law and public service.
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Undergraduate College Celebrates Staff Receiving 2025 Service Awards

Jan. 23, 2025
Throughout the Undergraduate College, fostering academic success and student development is the crux of what we do, and this January marks a special commemoration for employees who have a decade or more of service in that cause.
Regina Mendiola

Public Relations in Action in the Rio Grande Valley—Regina's Impact Through Home to Texas

Jan. 22, 2025
Undergraduate College's Series: Forty Acres to Hometown Impact—Regina spent her summer working as a Public Relations Intern for Hidalgo County Precinct Two. Her experience gave her hands-on insight into local government communication strategies and deepened her understanding of the growth and challenges in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Making Learning Possible for All Students

Jan. 17, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin has made significant strides in digital accessibility by introducing the Ally platform in March 2023. Ally helps faculty enhance the accessibility of course materials, offering features like alternative file formats, step-by-step guidance, and tools for better Canvas design. Since its launch, Ally usage has grown 74%, with over 155,000 files downloaded across nearly 12,000 courses.
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From Budgets to Breakthroughs—Karla's Impact Through Home to Texas

Jan. 16, 2025
Undergraduate College's Series: Forty Acres to Hometown Impact—Karla spent her summer as the Economic Development Intern for Brownsville's City Manager’s Office The experience expanded her ambitions, inspiring her to pursue a double major in government and a future dedicated to empowering underserved communities.
Cassandra Cardenas

Building Fort Worth’s Future: Cassandra’s Impact Through Home to Texas

Jan. 14, 2025
Undergraduate College's Series: Forty Acres to Hometown Impact—Cassandra returned to Fort Worth in the summer of 2024 to serve as an intern for the City Manager’s Office.
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ULN Leadership Symposium Equips Students with Professional Development Tools

Dec. 4, 2024
The University Leadership Network (ULN) held its third Annual Leadership Symposium this November, bringing together students for a comprehensive professional development conference featuring distinguished speakers from the University and Austin community.