Community Engagement

Getting ahead with online courses
University Extension lets students earn college credit from anywhere in the world. In this video, Peace Corps member Adam Fivenson describes how.
School (Lab) School
The Child and Family Laboratory supports high-quality experiences for young kids and research and teaching for faculty and students across disciplines.
A pep rally for education
Track and Field coach Beverly Kearney's Minority Mentorship Symposium aims to inspire students as they transition to the corporate world.
Where gardening is all but elementary
At the University of Texas Elementary School, students get a taste of organic gardening and learn how to make lifelong healthy eating habits a part of their lives.
Celebrating the legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
This year marks the centennial of Lady Bird Johnson's birth. Watch a video about our environmental First Lady and the impact of her conservation efforts.
Know - Your connection to a world of ideas
University Extension lets students earn college credit from anywhere in the world. In this video, Peace Corps member Adam Fivenson describes how.
The Child and Family Laboratory supports high-quality experiences for young kids and research and teaching for faculty and students across disciplines.
Track and Field coach Beverly Kearney's Minority Mentorship Symposium aims to inspire students as they transition to the corporate world.
At the University of Texas Elementary School, students get a taste of organic gardening and learn how to make lifelong healthy eating habits a part of their lives.
This year marks the centennial of Lady Bird Johnson's birth. Watch a video about our environmental First Lady and the impact of her conservation efforts.

News Stories

Published: May 22

Former Secretary of Defense and former Texas A&M University president Robert M. Gates was the speaker for The University of Texas at Austin’s 129th spring commencement Saturday, May 19.

Gates, who is chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., addressed about 8,000 spring graduates and their guests during the ceremony on the university’s Main Mall.

Published: May 18

The Tower at The University of Texas at Austin will be lighted Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 in celebration of the 129th spring commencement.

The Tower will be lighted entirely orange, and “12″ will be displayed in recognition of the Class of 2012.

Learn more about the 129th spring commencement.

Congrats to the Class of 2012!

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Published: May 16

We say “What Starts Here Changes the World.” The nearly 8,000 students graduating this spring are well-prepared to become the next generation of innovators, problem solvers and leaders. We wish them the very best.

The University of Texas at Austin is — and always has been — a university for the people of Texas. Whether we are teaming up with community organizations to tackle health care issues, bring the arts to underserved areas or solve environmental problems, we take seriously our mission of service.

The university has a rich tradition of working with communities across the state through collaborative activities and programs that involve our faculty, staff and students. Such partnerships are mutually beneficial to the university and the community. Not only are university resources shared with communities, but community knowledge and experiences are shared with the university, helping improve learning and scholarship.

Visit the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement to learn more about community-university partnerships that transform lives.

UT Volunteer Opportunities

EcoAustin will be hosting a fundraiser at Hops and Grain Brewery on Saturday, April 28th from noon to 6pm. The following bands and more will start playing at noon – Niel Nasset Band, Patton Sparks, Emcravens, Dallas Seely & Horseshoes and Hand Granades.Volunteers are needed for some organizing work during the festival. Time is flexible, anytime during noon to 6pm is fine. This is a great opportunity fo