We must take our civic literacy into our own hands

Tanya Narwekar, Senior Columnist • April 7, 2026

Senior Columnist Tanya Narwekar urges students to seek out ways to engage civically in light of ambiguous changes and restructuring to Texas humanities and civic education. 

UT No ha Logrado Construir un Panóptico de IA

Tanya Narwekar and Suguey Carmona • February 3, 2026

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 2 de febrero de 2026 y fue traducido al español por Suguey Carmona el 3 de febrero de 2026.  Michel Foucault citó famosamente el concepto...

UT has failed to build an AI panopticon

Tanya Narwekar, Senior Columnist • February 2, 2026

Senior Columnist Tanya Narwekar argues UT needs to better support professors in their pursuit to outline and enforce policies around the use of generative AI. 

Broaden the philosophy department’s horizons

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor • September 19, 2024

Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar argues the philosophy department must integrate more non-Western philosophy classes.

Cast a wide net for internships

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor • September 2, 2024

Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar writes that her summer internship in D.C. led to unexpected growth.

The true cost of college

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor • February 9, 2024

Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar discusses the impact of rising college tuition and how it forces students to see education from an exclusively utilitarian lens.

Make mistakes, then forget them

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor • February 2, 2024

Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar discusses the importance of letting go of past mistakes.

Revisiting India and the importance of change

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor • January 19, 2024

Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar describes her trip to India and the value of staying engaged in communities to institute positive change.

Encourage research in humanities subjects

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • November 30, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar asks professors to further publicize humanities-based research opportunities.

Finding your place takes time

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • November 28, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar describes her ongoing journey of adjusting to UT.

Embrace the full spectrum of sports

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • November 27, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar calls on students to explore and support UT’s other sports teams as football season ends.

Publish textbook requirements during registration

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • October 31, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar suggests releasing textbook requirements prior to registration to ease the stress of student budgeting.

Tackle Halloweekend litter

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • October 30, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar calls on students to clean up during holiday festivities.

Library resources are here for you

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • October 25, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar reminds students of the UT Libraries’ various resources.

The benefit of tablets in the classroom

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • October 5, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar calls on professors to allow tablets in no-tech classrooms.

Alone time has benefits

Tanya Narwekar, Columnist • September 27, 2023

Columnist Tanya Narwekar urges students to prioritize leisure and alone time.