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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States and a leader in groundbreaking research and higher education innovation. This is the official page of The University of Texas at Austin — managed by University Communications.

10/30/2026

Another month of Longhorn moments is in the books 🧡

10/30/2026

You call it skeletons in the closet. Our paleontology team calls it a collection. 🦴

Celebrate spooky season with a look inside UT’s Vertebrate Paleontology Collection. Hear from the experts who know its specimens best as they share their favorites and what makes working with them so memorable.

Read the full Q&A here - https://utex.as/3UqtrQX

10/29/2026

Meet the Arctic wolf spider, a small predator with a big role in its ecosystem. 🕷️

UT Austin researchers are studying how these predators’ diets shift across locations and throughout the summer. Their changing menu offers clues about how they influence plant growth, decomposition and the broader Arctic ecosystem.

Read more about what the team discovered - https://utex.as/4A4xceg

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

What happens in the brain when we resist an impulse?

In a new study, UT Austin neuroscientist Thomas Elston found that the brain interrupted automatic behavior by disrupting the organized signals driving it.

The findings offer new clues about self-control and could help scientists better understand why resisting urges is difficult for people with addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Learn more about what the team discovered here -

A new study could help scientists better understand why people with addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder struggle to resist urges.

10/27/2026

Have you ever wondered what keeps the Tower ticking? 🕰️

Join historic preservation planner Kim Barker for a rare look inside the UT Tower, from the mechanisms behind its clock faces to the views from the observation deck.

Along the way, hear how plans to clean and restore the exterior will preserve this beloved landmark. Learn more here - https://utex.as/4e5PAuK

10/26/2026

No spoilers, but Longhorn Nation might have a little advantage on today's NYT Mini. 🤘🧡

10/26/2026

Big impact starts with a personal connection 🧡

Our What Starts Here campaign raised more than $7 billion from over 350,000 alumni and friends, expanding student opportunities, advancing research and transforming campus. Behind that progress are Texas Development colleagues who build lasting relationships and connect donors’ passions with our University’s greatest needs.

Meet three team members helping turn generosity into opportunity here - https://utex.as/4eKkXLo

10/25/2026

Archie and Eli Manning wore red and navy. But when it was Arch's turn, he rebelled against the family tradition and chose burnt orange and white. 🤘

Some family traditions are worth breaking. Start your own at Texas.

Apply to Texas: https://admissions.utexas.edu/

10/23/2026

(burnt) Orange is kind of our thing. 🎃🤘

Show off your Longhorn pride with our free UT-themed pumpkin stencils: https://utex.as/3UJG7Th

10/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Devin Stauffer as the founding dean of UT Austin's University College!

An award-winning scholar and professor of government, Stauffer chaired the task force that developed the University's new Core Curriculum. He will lead University College as it brings together faculty from across disciplines to support undergraduate education.

Devin begins his new role in January 2027. 🤘

Learn more about UT's newest college: https://utex.as/4BfijqK

10/23/2026

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