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10/05/2026

Progress in cancer research takes expertise that reaches beyond medicine 🩺

At Dell Medical School, experts in medicine, computer science, mathematics and engineering are working together to better understand cancer and develop treatments tailored to each patient.

See how Longhorns are helping turn bold ideas into research with the potential to change lives here - https://news.utexas.edu/2026/10/05/powering-the-next-breakthrough/?utm_campaign=research&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=powering_the_next_breakthrough_10052026&utm_term=

10/04/2026

Your next museum visit could be a walk across the Forty Acres 🎨

Our Landmarks public art collection features about 50 works across campus, always free and open to everyone. UT staff member Morgan Laner challenged herself to visit them all, finding new perspectives on familiar places along the way.

Read her story and find inspiration for your next visit here - https://utex.as/4hZFsFZ

10/03/2026

From the Forty Acres to the ancient world 🤘

Buried by Mount Vesuvius and discovered nearly 1,900 years later, Oplontis holds stories of life in ancient Rome. Longhorn research is helping bring those stories to light while giving students hands-on opportunities to explore the past.

Read about the project here - https://utex.as/3VtycJN

10/02/2026

The Forty Acres forecast has been looking a little cloudier than usual 🌧️🧡

10/01/2026

See the world through the lens of a Longhorn 📸

For 60 years, UT’s photography program has encouraged artists to look at the world a little differently. Now, the Visual Arts Center is celebrating with Experimental Seeing: Russell Lee’s Pedagogical Legacy, featuring work from 25 UT photography MFA alumni.

Read more about the exhibit here - https://utex.as/4ydYo9F

Installation view of Experimental Seeing: Russell Lee’s Pedagogical Legacy at the Visual Arts
Center at the University of Texas at Austin, 2026. Photo: Sandy Carson.

09/30/2026

September scrapbook, Longhorn edition 🤘📸

09/29/2026

When a hurricane is headed for the Texas coast, every minute matters. ⏱️

This hurricane season, UT Austin researchers are helping coastal communities make every minute count by developing storm surge models that predict where floodwaters could rise. These models help emergency managers plan evacuations and give families more time to prepare.

See how Longhorn research is helping save lives here - https://utex.as/4z528dP

09/26/2026

There’s always room for more Longhorns in burnt orange on the Forty Acres. 🤘

Consider the UT debate settled. 🤘
Ensure you're in the correct shade next fall. Apply today.

https://admissions.utexas.edu/

09/25/2026

When it comes to orange, we know the best shade 🧡

09/25/2026

We may have a few things in common with the other UT, but only one wears the correct shade of orange. 🤘

09/23/2026

How well do you know the Forty Acres?

From a legendary live music venue to the power plant that keeps campus running, we’re answering questions about the places our Longhorns pass every day 🤘

09/22/2026

Still number one in Texas. 🤘

The University of Texas at Austin continues to hold the top spot among public universities in Texas, and there’s plenty more to celebrate. 20 of UT’s 37 ranked undergraduate programs landed in the top 10.

Another year, another reason to be Longhorn proud. 🧡

Learn more here - https://utex.as/4hneJlo

09/22/2026

From Longhorn linebacker to lifelong leader 🧡

Corbin “Corby” Robertson has been a devoted Longhorn since he stepped foot on the Forty Acres for the first time in 1965. Now, more than six decades later, he’s helping lead the effort to restore the UT Tower, a landmark that has been part of his Longhorn story from the beginning.

Read Corby’s story here - https://utex.as/4ybBArl🤘

Hats off to Texas Cowboy Corbin Robertson for his efforts to raise funds for our Tower.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall. Texas has decided to celebrate with 95 degrees. Very festive. 🍁

09/21/2026

Did you know the turtle pond also serves as a research lab? 🐢🔬

For four years, undergraduate researchers have studied the red-eared sliders at the UT turtle pond, gaining hands-on experience in field research, microbiology and data collection. Their latest research found that the microbes carried by UT’s turtles were distinct from those found on turtles at four other Austin area ponds.

Read the full story here - https://utex.as/4xJ82jH

09/20/2026

Texas takes center stage as America continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary. 🤘

From the Texas Declaration of Independence and Sam Houston’s handwritten inaugural address to the earliest known photograph of the Alamo, artifacts from Dolph Briscoe Center for American History's collections are on display at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum through Oct. 18.

Explore nearly two centuries of Texas history:

The ‘Pursuing Our Promise’ series at the LBJ Presidential Library turns its spotlight on treasures from Texas housed at the Briscoe Center for American History.

09/20/2026

Game day energy on the Forty Acres is like no other🤘

Follow Texas Social Media Ambassador and grad student Tamara as she takes us along to her first football game! 🧡

09/20/2026

Light the Tower! ✨🧡🤘

3-0 Feeling🤘

09/18/2026

You’ve seen the kick. Now get to know the Longhorn behind it. 🤘

After kicking his way to $1.2 million, Connor caught up with Social Media Ambassador Everett Etié for a quick chat 🧡

09/18/2026

A year abroad became the beginning of something much bigger 🌏

During his time at Kyoto University, Julian Vaca volunteered alongside farmers and learned how communities can create locally driven solutions to challenges.

When he returned to UT, he brought those lessons home, helping create Foundation Communities on Campus, a student organization connecting Longhorns with volunteer opportunities.

Read more about Julian’s journey from Japan to the Forty Acres and beyond here - https://utex.as/4cRXtmQ🤘

09/17/2026

A century of history lives in Garrison Hall 🤘🏛️

The UT History Department is celebrating 100 years of its iconic Spanish-Mediterranean home, designed by architect Herbert M. Greene.

Join preservation planner Kim Barker for a tour of Garrison Hall and learn more about the celebration here - https://utex.as/4reU8UJ 🧡

09/16/2026

Longhorn pride starts in hometowns near and far 🤘

Shout out your hometown below! 🧡

09/16/2026

Making Longhorn history, one kick at a time 🤘

Meet Connor Kacena-Merrell, the Longhorn freshman who won Pat McAfee’s “Kicking is Easy” contest on College GameDay. Connor plans to use a portion of his winnings toward his dual degrees in electrical and computer engineering and business administration, while donating half to Building Tomorrow, a nonprofit that builds schools in Africa. 🧡

After Connor made another field goal in front of 105,000 fans at the football game against Ohio State, Love, Tito’s added $1 million to charities!

Read the inspiring story here - https://utex.as/3URJV4I

09/16/2026

Since 1937, the UT Tower has lit the Austin skyline to celebrate Longhorn achievements and University milestones. And tonight, it shines burnt orange for our 143rd birthday! 🤘🧡

Wondering why the Tower is lit? You can always find the latest Tower Lightings here:

Why is the Tower orange? Learn more about how and why The University of Texas at Austin lights the UT Tower — and what Longhorn Nation is celebrating today.

09/15/2026

Today we're celebrating UT's 143rd birthday, Longhorn style 🤘