Publishing one’s written work can appear daunting and seemingly impossible for undergraduate students. Luckily, UT possesses a wide range of student-run publications taking submissions from Longhorns in order to spread student voices in an accessible way. For those interested in publishing their work but unsure where to start, The Daily Texan compiled a diverse list of student-run publications to submit to.
(Un)Jaded, the Asian American Pacific Islander-aligned student organization, promotes conversations on intersectionality, diversity and other topics within the AAPI sphere. The organization started a blog with the hopes of destigmatizing conversations surrounding topics such as mental health and self-expression.The Jade Blog serves as an opportunity for students to showcase their perspectives through various mediums from prose to personal essays. Their blog accepts submissions from any member of the AAPI community, regardless of one’s involvement with the organization.
The publication for the College of Liberal Arts fosters a creative environment for engaging content including creative writing and opinion-editorial pieces. Contrary to the origin of the publication, students outside of COLA may submit as well. Acting as a freelance writer allows for a stress-free but meaningful contribution to The Liberator’s hub of student expression. Along with written submissions, the organization accepts podcast ideas, photography and graphic design. The magazine will host a writing competition this fall, allowing students to submit their work for publication.
For those interested in politics, The Texas Orator offers a multi-partisan, student-led outlet full of fruitful conversations. Guest writers contribute once or more every semester, according to the organization’s website, and may write about a variety of topics. Ranging from subjects such as foreign affairs and philosophy to more light-hearted content such as satire and political cartoons, the publication prides itself as a center for political commentary and thought-provoking takes.
Past in Process targets undergraduate students conducting research in the realm of historical studies. Publishing undergraduate research may seem difficult, but with resources like Past In Process, accomplishing this feat becomes more feasible. Aside from dissertations, the publication accepts independent projects and work written for courses. Open to all majors, the publication reaches across the Forty Acres, amplifying diverse voices at UT.
Science Technology Engineering and Math students can also put pen to paper, a message echoed by “Catalyst,” a student-run publication for the College of Natural Sciences. The publication makes space for CNS students who take interest in the intersection between STEM and the humanities by addressing phenomena such as AI, diversity in STEM and the endless creativity within CNS. While submissions have yet to open, the publication promises a deeper, eye-opening look into the various facets of STEM.
