UT’s beloved turtle pond serves as a landmark on campus. For the past few years, the College of Natural Sciences has organized a fundraising event for community members to support the pond by symbolically...

In 2020, Ashley Craig, encouraged by her veteran husband to seek support, hoped to find a group that would understand her experiences as a military spouse. She decided to join a program held by the Veteran...

Tied by themes of indigenous identity, historical trauma and reverence towards tradition, the Blanton Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, “Native America: In Translation,” features over 60 works...

Inspired by the “Me Too” movement and a childhood friend’s personal experience, longtime actor Sara Gaston (theater and dance, ‘90) recently wrote, produced and directed her first short film “I...

When chasing theatrical aspirations, many envision Broadway lights or Hollywood sets, but this year three students and two alumni made a stop in Illinois on their acting journeys. The Illinois Shakespeare...

A Brazilian art exhibit, “Social Fabric: Art and Activism in Contemporary Brazil,” premiered at UT’s Visual Arts Center two years ago. Referencing the exhibit, the curators produced the first English...

As a longtime “Jeopardy!” fan who took the show’s eligibility test multiple times before acceptance, UT alumnus Davey Morrison (playwriting and screenwriting, ‘20) finally made his debut as a “Jeopardy!”...

Andy Fisher graduated from UT’s radio-television-film program in 1999. Since then, he’s become a major figure in late-night television as the director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. After receiving...

When creating their brand, Jeff Trucksess and Dave Mead wished for one thing: to connect with people. After finding their crushed-up can on the road, the two realized they accomplished just that.  Founded...

Former high school art teacher Kelly Emmert had been a stay-at-home mom for several years when she decided to re-enter the workforce. With a lifelong passion for creating art and a determination to make...

Biomedical engineering senior Davina Tran arrived at her study abroad merely expecting to build solar panels and clean water systems. But when the trip ended, she left with far more: a newfound appreciation...

In 2016, twin brothers Amin and Amir Bahari attended UT. By day, Amin worked for the football team, where he was surrounded by high-protein snacks and shakes. By night, however, the brothers often found...