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09/01/2026

Want to be a part of Ring Celebration? Have at least 75 credit hours? Mark your calendars, and join us for Ring Week at the Alumni Center from Sept. 8–11 to get your hands on some UT bling. Can't wait? Head to txex.us/RingTradition, and keep an eye on your email for more details. 👀💍

08/31/2026

How to start a business while you’re a student at UT. 🤘
Stephen Herrera, MBA ’26, is the co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Irrigation. Pinpoint is building smart hardware that is revolutionizing landscape irrigation to save water, time, and money. Learn how this recent graduate used every resource at The University of Texas to launch his business. Listen and watch Hello Longhorn → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn

Hello Longhorn is brought to you by LLH Healthcare.

08/29/2026

Did you have a favorite study spot as a student? With so many options on campus—quiet libraries, sunny outdoor benches, bustling coffee shops—everyone has a go-to place to focus. If you had a special spot that helped you stay studious, we'd love to hear about it. Comment your story below or email [email protected] for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of the Alcalde.

08/26/2026

From charming countryside escapes to sailing the Mediterranean, we’ve got plenty of ways to experience la dolce vita.

Explore all of our Italy trips and start dreaming about your next adventure with the Flying Longhorns. Andiamo! ✈️🍝

Book now → https://travel.texasexes.org/layout/escape-italy

08/25/2026

Time really flies. 🥲 August grads, stay connected with Longhorns just like you through Life Membership! You can save up to 50% off for a limited time. Learn more! → https://www.texasexes.org/membership/graduation

08/23/2026

Orange & White Welcome is Monday! Join us from 10 a.m.–noon for free snacks from Takis, a photobooth provided by ShopBack, games, prizes, and more! The first 100 students will get a limited edition T-shirt. See y'all there! 🤠 | Presented by American Airlines

08/21/2026

Your UT Ring is more than a piece of jewelry—it’s a physical reminder of your time on campus, the hard work put in to earning your degree, and the indelible impact UT has made on your life. Hear why Jaylen Waithe, Forty Acres Scholar, wears his . 💍

Learn how to purchase your UT Ring → https://www.texasexes.org/shop/rings

08/19/2026

With burnt-orange walls, a century of Longhorn memories, and onion rings so good that just the memory of them can make your mouth water, Dirty Martin's Place celebrated 100 years as an icon of West Campus this past July.

Watch the newest Alcalde Doc to get an inside look of Dirty Martin's and what makes it special → https://youtu.be/Z_uuWPSRoYc

08/18/2026

From athletes to analytics, the future of sports is being built by innovators at UT. 🏀📊 The Business of Sports Institute at McCombs School of Business is helping students connect classroom learning with real-world challenges through industry partnerships, mentorship, and hands-on projects that are shaping the future of sports. Read how Longhorns are charting careers in one of the world’s booming industries in the Alcalde → https://alcalde.texasexes.org/2026/06/the-business-of-sports-institute-helps-chart-careers-in-a-booming-industry

08/18/2026

What should every Longhorn know, regardless of major? The University is taking a fresh look at that question with a new Core Curriculum designed to provide a more rigorous, shared learning experience for all students. 🤘

For the first time in more than 20 years, The University of Texas at Austin has undergone an extensive review of its Core Curriculum and will implement a