Austin Institute

Austin Institute We are community of research scholars, UT students, and university faculty that examines the truths of love, the family, and human sexuality.

We foster academic research, organize programs, and engage in honest conversations about human flourishing.

Our Concerning Modern Motherhood event was a beautiful reminder of how powerful honest conversations can be. We were hon...
03/16/2026

Our Concerning Modern Motherhood event was a beautiful reminder of how powerful honest conversations can be. We were honored to welcome filmmaker Laura Dunn for an intimate discussion exploring feminism, identity, and the evolving experience of motherhood.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful, engaging evening. The conversation doesn’t end here—this is just the beginning. RSVP for the next one using the link in our bio—and invite your girlfriends!

03/09/2026

Miss last week’s events? Catch up with us on our podcast!�In this episode, we sit down with Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Marino Doan to discuss their research on the eight Ivy League universities and how their general education curricula have shifted over the years-and not for the better. When a student today can receive a world-renowned degree by learning about Cardi B where their contemporaries a century ago might have been learning about Shakespeare or Aristotle, what does Ivy League status truly amount to in the modern world, and how easy is it to slack one’s way to the illusion of education?
Listen now using the link in our bio!

03/06/2026

We wanted to send you into the weekend with a new podcast episode to get you through your drive home!�In this episode, we sit down with Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Marino Doan to discuss their research on the eight Ivy League universities and how their general education curricula have shifted over the years-and not for the better. When a student today can receive a world-renowned degree by learning about Cardi B where their contemporaries a century ago might have been learning about Shakespeare or Aristotle, what does Ivy League status truly amount to in the modern world, and how easy is it to slack one’s way to the illusion of education?
Listen now using the link in our bio!

Looking to fill your post spring break calendar? Join us for our seminar on the character of flourishing relationships. ...
03/05/2026

Looking to fill your post spring break calendar?
Join us for our seminar on the character of flourishing relationships. This seminar aims to equip college students with practical tools to become the kind of individuals that others are eager to be around — in friendship, dating, and in life overall.

🗓 March 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍Austin Institute
👥 Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students only.

The seminar begins with the session titled “Know Thyself,” which explores the importance of self-awareness as the foundation for every healthy relationship. The second session focuses on friendship, highlighting the significance of genuine relationships, their impact on personal development, and some practices for building a strong, supportive community. The final session turns to romantic relationships, offering insights on navigating dating in the current era.

This seminar is designed for those who seek deeper, more authentic connections rather than mere superficial interactions.
RSVP using the link in our bio!

02/28/2026

Another short look at our latest podcast. Find the link to the full episode in our bio!
Women on the pill, female CEOs, women abhorring becoming mothers: is this all that feminism has to preach? What if—as author, spouse, and mother Leah Libresco Sargeant argues in her most recent book—real feminism starts by acknowledging how radically different men and women are? And how radically interdependent? Far from suggesting a “trad wife” model-one that thinks that all solutions should be found in 1952—Leah helps us rediscover our nature, rethink some of our policies, and embrace our dependence.

02/27/2026

Miss our latest podcast? Catch up this weekend!
Women on the pill, female CEOs, women abhorring becoming mothers: is this all that feminism has to preach? What if—as author, spouse, and mother Leah Libresco Sargeant argues in her most recent book—real feminism starts by acknowledging how radically different men and women are? And how radically interdependent? Far from suggesting a “trad wife” model-one that thinks that all solutions should be found in 1952—Leah helps us rediscover our nature, rethink some of our policies, and embrace our dependence.

Join us for our March Colloquium with Dr. Bruce Wells, Associate Professor and Chair of the Middle Eastern Studies at UT...
02/27/2026

Join us for our March Colloquium with Dr. Bruce Wells, Associate Professor and Chair of the Middle Eastern Studies at UT Austin. He will share new perspectives and recent research on the Ten Commandments’ historical and theological background. You don’t want to miss this!
🗓 March 05, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍Austin Institute
👥 Open to all
RSVP using the link in our bio!

Attention all Graduates and Undergraduates: Join us for a brief talk followed by questions and conversation with Dr. Dan...
02/24/2026

Attention all Graduates and Undergraduates: Join us for a brief talk followed by questions and conversation with Dr. Danilo Petranovich Director of the Abigail Adams Institute and formerly lecturer of political science at Duke and Yale.
🗓 March 05, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:40 PM
📍Austin Institute
👥This event is exclusive for Undergraduate and Graduate students.
RSVP using the link in our bio!

02/23/2026

Check out our latest podcast!
Women on the pill, female CEOs, women abhorring becoming mothers: is this all that feminism has to preach? What if—as author, spouse, and mother Leah Libresco Sargeant argues in her most recent book—real feminism starts by acknowledging how radically different men and women are? And how radically interdependent? Far from suggesting a “trad wife” model-one that thinks that all solutions should be found in 1952—Leah helps us rediscover our nature, rethink some of our policies, and embrace our dependence.

02/23/2026

Listen to our latest podcast!
Women on the pill, female CEOs, women abhorring becoming mothers: is this all that feminism has to preach? What if—as author, spouse, and mother Leah Libresco Sargeant argues in her most recent book-real feminism starts by acknowledging how radically different men and women are? And how radically interdependent? Far from suggesting a“trad wife” model—one that thinks that all solutions should be found in 1952—Leah helps us rediscover our nature, rethink some of our policies, and embrace our dependence.

Concerning Modern MotherhoodJoin us for an intimate gathering with a filmmaker as she shares a short documentary and inv...
02/23/2026

Concerning Modern Motherhood
Join us for an intimate gathering with a filmmaker as she shares a short documentary and invites young women into a thoughtful conversation about feminism, identity, and motherhood. She wants to hear from you!
🗓 March 04, 2026 | 5:30 PM
📍Austin Institute
RSVP using the link in our bio!

What happens when the ordinary world cracks—and something else slips in?Join us for a short reading group exploring one ...
02/16/2026

What happens when the ordinary world cracks—and something else slips in?

Join us for a short reading group exploring one of literature’s most enduring motifs: the child taken, lured, or transformed by malevolent forces. From Machen and Yeats to Lovecraft and Mark Fisher, we’ll trace how the weird and the eerie reveal evil’s unsettling proximity to everyday life. We’ll close with a discussion of Daniel Kolitz’s “The Goon Squad”—a haunting look at online subculture and influence.

📖 No prior expertise required—just curiosity and a willingness to read closely.
🗓 First Meeting: Feb 24, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM
👥 Open to all

Led by John Greil, law professor at UT Austin. RSVP link in bio!

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