The Forty Acres Scholars Program announced 54 finalists for the Class of 2023 and their accomplishments are as impressive as ever. Among them are Eagle Scouts and community service organizers.
Forty Acres Scholars Share Life-Changing Experiences at Enrichment Symposium
Learning from top professors across a wide array of fields while working toward a UT degree is an invaluable part life on the Forty Acres.
Supporter Spotlight: Dr. David Jones
Dr. David Jones has been a supporter of the Forty Acres Scholars Program since its inception.
Budget Conferees Named
Though the upper and lower chambers individual proposals don’t seem all that different from a total spending standpoint, the ways in which they arrived at those numbers varies greatly.
Update on Senate Bill 822
Senate Bill 822 (Estes) recently passed the full Senate and was sent to the House for referral to a committee.
Important Information on the Budget of UT-Austin
Alumni and friends of the University of Texas, our university could face harder times as the Legislature considers the budget for the next two years.
UT-Austin is poised to take another cut based on
Chancellor McRaven's Vision for the University of Texas System
The Board of Regents met for their November meeting to address a variety of system-wide issues.
Important Civic Dates to Note
The March primary season is already here. It is important for members, alumni, and UT Advocates to have their calendars updated with relevant dates.
Updates from the 84th Legislative Session
Base Funding
Chairman Zerwas introduced HB 1000, which relates to state support for general academic teaching institutions. It was voted favorably from the House Higher Education Committee
Scholar Alum Spotlight: Tiffany Chan
Tiffany Chan was selected to the Forty Acres Scholars Program during its second year, as part of the 2015 cohort.
