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Dear alumni and friends,

Spring is for new beginnings, especially for the remarkable students who bade farewell to the Forty Acres this month. Last week’s commencement ceremonies marked the culmination of years of study, dedication, perseverance, and grit for the Class of 2024. 

I am convinced that our recent graduates will leverage the experiences, skills, and lifelong connections they forged at UT Austin to tackle the world’s challenges with reflection and courage. Join me in congratulating the newest class of global Longhorns!

Along with the following stories highlighting UT Austin’s most recent accolades, strides made in research, new global programs, and outstanding alumni, I invite you to read about the students who started here and are changing the world.

Hook ’em!
Dr. Sonia Feigenbaum
Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement
Chief International Officer
 
RECENT ACCOLADES
UT Climbs Rankings for Fulbright Top-Producing Institutions
UT Austin has earned top-producing status from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 15 of the past 20 years. In 2023-2024, Longhorns earned 17 Fulbright Student awards, placing UT at No. 3 among public universities.
UT’s Excellence on Display in Latest Graduate School Rankings
According to U.S. News & World Report’s recent graduate school rankings, the University scored top-10 spots for five colleges and schools. Combined with previous years, a total of 42 graduate programs have ranked in the top 10.
 
GLOBAL STORIES AND NEWS
Student Experiences
Nathan Silverstein being interviewed
Polish Club Founder Graduates to International Stage
When senior Nathan Silverstein founded UT’s Polish Club and brought political luminaries to speak on campus, he didn’t know he’d someday become a global engagement coordinator for a former Polish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Anjali Ravikumar headshot
International McCombs Graduate Eyes Global Tech Career
Graduating senior Anjali Ravikumar attributes her success in business analytics and computer science — and many current job offers — to her training at the McCombs School of Business and its vast network of peers, mentors and alumni.
Sabina Zeynalova playing tennis
Ukraine to Austin: Tennis Champion Zeynalova Overcomes and Inspires
While worrying about her family in Ukraine during the war, junior Sabina Zeynalova dominated on the tennis court but also suffered an eating disorder and burnout. UT resources and therapy helped her find recovery and happiness.
Research and Creative Activity
Buildings with earthquake damage
Researchers Employ AI to Predict Earthquakes in China
Researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences in 2023 released the results of a seven-month trial conducted in China, utilizing artificial intelligence to predict 70 percent of earthquakes one week before they happened. 
Peruvian jungle
Iñapari Unveiled: Documenting an Endangered Language
Fourth-year Ph.D. student Barrett Hamp has conducted fieldwork since 2018 in the Peruvian jungle, where he documents the endangered language of Iñapari, working with two of the planet’s four living speakers of the language. 
Global Programs
Kids running in Turra
Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia Reflects on Texas' Global Reach
Work with campus philanthropy groups piqued Angelina Liu’s interest in Peace Corps service, and campus resources helped her prepare for an assignment in Zambia. UT Austin produced 1,922 Peace Corps Volunteers in 2023.
Data studio
Global Career Accelerator Offers Worldwide Training
Texas Global has partnered with Podium Education to launch the UT Austin Global Career Accelerator, a virtual internship program that places students on international teams to collaborate on client-driven projects for global businesses. 
Alumni and Giving
Korean alumni group
Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Alumnus Builds Success from Texas to Seoul
Despite building a mammoth legacy in Seoul and Hollywood, alumnus Sam Chi still finds time to advocate for his alma mater, most notably as a leader of the UT Austin Korean Alumni Association.
Rug weaver
Alumna’s Acumen Transforms Education, Global Impact
Using lessons from her distinguished career at Goldman Sachs, alumna Connie Duckworth built a nonprofit in rural Afghanistan to educate and fairly pay women artisans, helping them earn sustainable income for their families.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 21
Reading and Reception: Author Julia Alvarez
Harry Ransom Center
May 31
Summer Workshop: Engaging Heritage Spanish Learners Beyond the Classroom
George Sanchez Building, SZB 3.814
June 17
Professional Development Workshop: Teaching About the Holocaust
WCP Student Activity Center, Meeting Room 2.120
June 18
HAUSER: Rebel with a Cello
Bass Concert Hall
 
GLOBAL ON SOCIAL
 
BUAP delegation
Texas Global
4/14 | Grateful for our @AMPATHGlobal partners from @BUAPoficial who visited the Division of Global Health @UTAustin last month! We explored diverse avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration in global health with guidance from @UTexasGlobal, @DellMedSchool, @llilasbenson & @utexascoe.
 
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LLILAS Benson
4/2 | Eclipse post! David Stuart of the @UTAustin Dept. of Art and Art History and the UT Mesoamerica Center discusses archaeological evidence of ancient Maya understanding of eclipses. https://news.utexas.edu... @UTexasGlobal @LatinostudiesUT #Eclipse2024
 
Tokyo alumni group
Sonia Feigenbaum
3/26 | What an amazing gathering with @UTAustin alumni in #Tokyo this evening. Thank you for your hospitality and engaging conversations. We’re so proud of our fellow #longhorns and we can’t wait to see you again on campus or in Japan! @UTexasGlobal @UT_CEAS @TexasExes
 
Fulbright student on mountain
Jay Hartzell
2/13 | There’s no talent like Longhorn talent! @UTAustin is once again recognized by @StateDept for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program: https://utex.as/49vgEPd #WhatStartsHere

 

 
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