UT Austin, Staff Council

A new year. A new chapter. Same pride, same passion, same love for Texas. 🤘
Here’s to memories made under the lights and dreams still ahead.
Happy New Year, Longhorn Nation. 🧡

H.K. Pitts is credited with creating the Hook'em Horn hand gesture 70 years ago! But did you know he happens to live in College Station? Enjoy the game Texas!

let’s make it the best one yet🤘

Happy New Year, Longhorn Nation! 🤘🥂

Make 2026 Your Year of Art! ✨ Join us for inspiring art talks and activities at Blanton All Day, plus it’s the final month to experience "Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque.”

🖼️ Jan. 10, 10am–8pm: Kick off the year inspired by Blanton All Day: Figures & Frameworks, featuring live music, art talks & tours, storytime, a pop-up exhibition, and more!

🎙️ Jan. 10, 4pm: José Luis Lazarte Luna, Associate Conservator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, discusses the fascinating technique of using mother-of-pearl in art.

🎨 Jan. 17 (Opening Day): Discover Tammy Nguyen’s captivating new works in the latest Contemporary Project. Her richly layered paintings, prints, and artist books explore ambition, belief, and the natural world in unexpected ways. Open through Sept. 6, 2026.

Go to blantonmuseum.org/programs to check details, get tickets, and plan your visit. Members ALWAYS get FREE admission to Blanton All Day, Sound Break, discounted parking, and more.

Happy New Year, y’all 🤘🍾

Happy Game Day and Happy New Year's Eve! 🤘

Making Headlines: 125 Years of The Daily Texan The Daily Texan staff works in the press room, date unknown. Some coaches get grumpy in the press room after a bad loss. That is not Vic Schaefer’s style, but the UT women’s basketball coach was especially effusive after South Carolina’s 64-45 win over his Longhorns in the 2025 SEC Championshi...