Forty Acres Scholar Explores Climate Issues in Botswana

Forty Acres Scholar Emma Heitmann's studies took her far beyond the typical classroom experience this summer—and straight into a majestic African safari. Heitmann, a sophomore studying environmental

Donor Spotlight: Dan Graham

Between completing his undergraduate degree, attending UT's School of Law, and now serving as an active alumnus on campus, Dan Graham, JD ’05, Life Member, has always felt at home on the Forty Acres.

Scholar Receives President's Leadership Award

Forty Acres Scholar Armiya Humphrey came to The University of Texas to get a well-rounded education.

Year in Review: The Forty Acres Scholars Look Back

The end of another academic year has arrived, and UT's most elite bunch of freshmen and sophomores—the Forty Acres Scholars—are taking a look back at their accomplishments on the UT campus thus far.

Donor Spotlight: Tom Dunning

When Tom Dunning, BBA ’65, Life Member, was a student at UT, tuition was just $50 a year.

Forty Acres Finalists Get Red-Carpet Treatment

More than 40 of the nation's top high school seniors got to know The University of Texas a little better this weekend at the annual Forty Acres Scholars Program Finalists Weekend. From visits to UT's

Houston Chapter Holds Scholarship Dinner

Can't see this slideshow? Click here. Houston's River Oaks Country Club turned burnt-orange on March 23 for the Texas Exes Houston Chapter's spring scholarship dinner.

Forty Acres Scholar Joins UT Polo Club

Forty Acres Scholar Tiffany Chan has been on campus for only one semester, but she’s already finding new ways to broaden her horizons. Chan, a Chemical Engineering and Plan II major, joined the UT Po

Introducing the 2013 Forty Acres Scholars Program Finalists

The University of Texas' most prestigious scholarship is moving closer to selecting its third class.

Forty Acres Scholar Builds Clinic, Community in Honduras

As a first-year architecture and Plan II Honors major, Rachel Larson is already pursuing her goal to create sustainable design for the third world.