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Friar Society Since 1911, the Friar Society has recognized students who have made significant contributions to The University of Texas, and is UT's oldest honor society.

The Friar Society is the University of Texas at Austin’s oldest honor society and is dedicated to recognizing students, faculty, and staff who have made lasting and significant contributions to the University. Visit our website today at thefriarsociety.org

If you are wanting to submit your application but haven’t yet had the chance, you’re in luck! Application deadline exten...
09/18/2026

If you are wanting to submit your application but haven’t yet had the chance, you’re in luck! Application deadline extended to Monday, September 21 at 11:59 PM.

Happy New School Year, Longhorns! Check the link in our bio to access our Fall 2026 Membership Application, as well as n...
09/08/2026

Happy New School Year, Longhorns! Check the link in our bio to access our Fall 2026 Membership Application, as well as nomination forms for our staff and faculty awards!

LAST CALL + a couple of extra days for Spring 2026 Applications!! 🤗
02/17/2026

LAST CALL + a couple of extra days for Spring 2026 Applications!! 🤗

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship! Nominate your professor for UT’s lar...
02/03/2026

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship! Nominate your professor for UT’s largest undergraduate teaching award at bit.ly/fctfnominations 🍎

Nominate an outstanding junior, senior, or graduate student via the link in our bio until February 9th 🌟
01/31/2026

Nominate an outstanding junior, senior, or graduate student via the link in our bio until February 9th 🌟

Learn more about UT’s oldest honor society and our Spring ‘26 application at one of our four virtual info sessions 📲↪️ b...
01/31/2026

Learn more about UT’s oldest honor society and our Spring ‘26 application at one of our four virtual info sessions 📲

↪️ bit.ly/friarsocietyinfosessions or via the link in our bio!

Apply now 🤘
01/30/2026

Apply now 🤘

It was lovely to see the Friars that joined us on campus for our Fall 2025 Reunion Weekend🤘We hope to see you at our upc...
01/29/2026

It was lovely to see the Friars that joined us on campus for our Fall 2025 Reunion Weekend🤘We hope to see you at our upcoming Spring 2026 Reunion Weekend this April!

—> CURRENT UT STUDENTS: Applications to join the Friar Society’s Spring 2026 Initiate Class are now open. You can access the application at www.thefriarsociety.org/apply/

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge our Friars that graduated this past fall. Congratulations grads; we can’t ...
01/28/2026

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge our Friars that graduated this past fall. Congratulations grads; we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future! 🎓

Sneha Kesavan, B.S.A. Neuroscience & B.A. Plan II Honors
Fall 2024 Initiate

Elijah Woodson, B.A. Psychology Honors
Fall 2025 Initiate

We know you will carry the Friar name with honor, and we can’t wait to see what you do as alumni🧡🤘

Meet the 2025 Recipient of the Tany Norwood Staff Appreciation Award: Mr. Malik Crowder!“For more than two decades, Mali...
01/27/2026

Meet the 2025 Recipient of the Tany Norwood Staff Appreciation Award: Mr. Malik Crowder!

“For more than two decades, Malik Crowder has measurably improved student life by building belonging, mentorship, and academic momentum for UT students, especially men of color. As Director of the Heman Sweatt Center for Collegiate Males, he leads programs that foster recruitment, retention, graduation, and holistic development, ensuring students have community, coaching, and accountability from day one through degree. Malik’s commitment spans multiple corners of campus life. Since arriving at UT in 2003, he has supported residential communities (Jester Residence Hall), advised in newly formed Black Studies, mentored student-athletes in their academic center, and served as a senior advisor with the Discovery Scholars Program, always centering students’ success and well-being. These roles reflect a consistent throughline: hands-on mentorship and systems that help students thrive. His impact is recognized at the highest levels of the university. In April 2025, Malik received the President’s Outstanding Staff Award for extraordinary commitment, initiative, and service, an honor that underscores how his daily advocacy and program leadership tangibly elevate the student experience. Beyond titles and awards, Malik shows up where students are: welcoming and supporting new Black Longhorns, connecting them to resources, and sustaining a culture of care and excellence throughout their time at UT. Under his leadership, the Sweatt Center is not just a program, it is a home base that increases belonging, persistence, and achievement across our campus community.”

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