News
College Awards Keene Prize for Literature to Michener Center Graduate
George Brant wins for "Elephant's Graveyard"
Latin American Studies Professor John W. F. Dulles Dies
Son of former Secretary of State John F. Dulles studied history of Brazil
College of Liberal Arts Names Michael Stoff Director of Plan II
Associate professor of history has served as interim director since 2006
Professor Inducted into Journalists' Hall of Fame
Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez cited for improving coverage of Latinos in the media
More current news...
Current news via RSS...
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
Explore the Blanton Museum Through Poetry
April - December
More current events...
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.