Submitting an op-ed

The Texan welcomes op-ed submissions from members of the UT community (including alumni and former faculty and staff). In order to be considered for publication, op-eds must be fewer than 600 words and directly relate the UT community. Op-eds will not be considered if they have been published previously, including on social media, personal blogs, or other publications. Please note that submission does not guarantee publication.

Please:

1. Keep submissions under 600 words.
2. Tie your submission back to the UT community. If you’re writing about a non-local issue, tell us why a Longhorn should care. Be as specific as possible.
3. Provide links for all your factual claims.
4. Submit along with your written contribution a phone number where you can be easily reached.
5. Include at the bottom of your submission a tag line in the following style:
   1. Students: [Last name] is a(n) [major][classification] from [hometown].
   2. Staff/faculty: [Last name] is a(n) [field][level of employment].
   3. Other: simply be as specific as possible about why you are qualified to write this piece.

Op-eds should be sent to [email protected], where they will be reviewed by our Forum team.