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The Office of Undergraduate Research Receives $20,000 Grant to Support International Research

March 10, 2025
Undergraduate College's Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has received a generous $20,000 donation from the Tyler Center for Global Studies. This funding has been allocated to support six students who are conducting research abroad and are aimed at furthering the students' research projects.
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Forging Her Own Path: How Grace Kelly Used UC Programs to Shape Her UT Journey

March 4, 2025
Grace Kelly’s transformation from a McAllen freshman to Student Government president was no accident—it was the result of strategic choices, relentless drive, and a thoughtful combination of academic experiences. Her dual majors in Human Development and Family Sciences and Plan II Honors, along with her leadership in student organizations and strategic use of Undergraduate College (UC) programs, all converged to shape her uniquely impactful Longhorn journey.
STEM Girl Day event–auditorium filled with students and parents

Good Morning Longhorns with a look inside STEM Girl Day

Feb. 27, 2025
It’s not often you see elementary and middle school students on UT’s campus, but on February 22, over 12,000 came to the Forty Acres. Good Morning Longhorn's Logan Dubel takes us inside STEM Girl Day – an annual event aimed at empowering all students in science.
K-8 grade students checking out a STEM Girl Day demonstration

STEM Girl Day Brings Thousands of K-12 Students to Campus

Feb. 25, 2025
UT Austin welcomed more than 10,000 elementary and middle school students to its campus on Saturday, February 22, 2025, for the 24th annual STEM Girl Day.
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ACA and Vick Advising Excellence Center host Professional Development Day for Academic Advisors

Feb. 25, 2025
UT Austin welcomed approximately 300 student support professionals to the 35th Annual Professional Development Day (PDD) on February 21, 2025.
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Victoria Hart: From Student to Advisor

Feb. 20, 2025
Victoria Hart joined the BDP team in the summer of 2023. As the first BDP staff member to be an alum of the program, she brings a unique perspective.
ISEP conference attendees in the Union Ballroom

Advancing Student Success: UT Austin Hosts National SEP Institute

Feb. 14, 2025
UT Austin’s Undergraduate College was proud to host the 2025 Student Experience Project (SEP) Institute February 12–13, welcoming 16 public universities.
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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
Click to learn about Kenya Rodriguez and her experience as a government affairs intern for Hidalgo County Precinct Two, in Pharr, Texas.
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Undergraduate College Celebrates Staff Receiving 2025 Service Awards

Jan. 23, 2025
Fostering academic success is integral to the Undergraduate College at UT Austin. See which UC staff members are being celebrated for their dedication.