News
Researcher Leads Underwater Archeological Expedition in Gulf of Mexico
C. Andrew Hemmings will search for submerged evidence of first Americans
Education Notes: Music and Summer Culture Experts
Researchers discuss music history, psychology, teaching and industry practices
College Awards Keene Prize for Literature to Michener Center Graduate
George Brant wins for "Elephant's Graveyard"
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Events
Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Hosts Summer Film Series
June 11 - July 30, 7:30 PM
College Hosts 13th Annual Colloquium Hippocraticum
August 11 - 13
MooovIn Hospitality Welcomes New Students
August 22 - 24
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Feature
Riots, Rugby and the President of Brazil
For University of Texas at Austin alumnus Brian Winter, the journey from humble newsroom intern to presidential confidant began with a plane ticket and a penchant for the unknown.
Inspired by study abroad stints in Spain, Guatemala and Argentina, Winter (Spanish and history '99) moved to Buenos Aires immediately after graduation. He imagined a best-case scenario in which he taught English there for six months before returning to Texas. But plans soon changed.