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An association for alumni and supporters of The Daily Texan

Friends of The Daily Texan

An association for alumni and supporters of The Daily Texan

Friends of The Daily Texan

An association for alumni and supporters of The Daily Texan

Friends of The Daily Texan

Celebrating, in person, The Daily Texan’s 125th Anniversary

April 14, 2025

We — the Friends of The Daily Texan — gathered for a special celebration: to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of The Daily Texan. But there was more, much more: to hear directly of...

Gerald A. Johnson awarded Lifetime Achievement Award for his support of The Daily Texan and student media

Gerald A. Johnson awarded Lifetime Achievement Award for his support of The Daily Texan and student media

April 14, 2025

Gerald A. Johnson, former Director of Texas Student Media, has been selected as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Friends of The Daily Texan,  just the second time the award has been...

Rachel Davis Mersey named SMU Executive Vice President and Provost

April 7, 2025

DALLAS (SMU) – Rachel Davis Mersey will join SMU as executive vice president and provost on June 1. She will oversee University research and overall academic quality, including admissions, faculty development,...

3 new Rising Star honorees; sign up for Daily Texan Hall of Fame event April 4

February 18, 2025

Three new Rising Star Award winners and 9 new Daily Texan Hall of Fame members will be honored April 4 on the UT campus. In addition scholarship grants from the Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc. group...

Former Moody Dean Rachel Mersey named Provost of UT-Austin

January 10, 2025

A message from UT President Jay Hartzell: Dear UT Community,   I am thrilled to announce that Professor Rachel Davis Mersey, who holds an appointment as the Everett D. Collier Centennial...

Jay Hartzell to leave UT for presidency of Southern Methodist University

January 10, 2025

A message from UT President Jay Hartzell: When students ask for advice, I typically respond thematically: Follow your passions, take some chances, stretch outside your comfort zone, and think of how you...

Take a peek at documentary celebrating The Daily Texan’s 125th anniversary

November 17, 2024

Anxious to preview the documentary film celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Daily Texan? Ever wanted to add your name to scrolling Credits on a first-class documentary film on student journalism? Now...

Celebrate The Daily Texan’s 125th anniversary April 4, 2025 on UT campus

November 11, 2024

Supporters of student journalism at the University of Texas and fans and friends of The Daily Texan, please mark April 4, 2025 on your calendar. That’s the date of the annual Friends of The Daily...

Documentary to explore the 125-year history of The Daily Texan

October 18, 2024

As The Daily Texan marks its 125th year of publication, work is underway on a documentary film to celebrate the student paper's celebrated history. The film will be produced by well-known Dallas film-maker...

Griff Singer receives 'friend of journalism award' from Texas Association of Journalism Educators

Griff Singer receives ‘friend of journalism award’ from Texas Association of Journalism Educators

October 14, 2024

The Texas Association of Journalism Educators has officially recognized Griff Singer as the group's most recent recipient of its Friend of Journalism Award. Singer was honored at the group's annual...

First edition of The Texan

The Daily Texan: Marking its 125th anniversary of covering the UT community

John Reetz October 8, 2024

On Oct. 8, 1900, a new publication — The Texan —  appeared on the campus of the 17-year-old University of Texas at Austin. There’s no mention of its founding in that first edition, although its...

Interim Dean Rachel Davis Mersey of Moody College of Communication

Moody College Dean Rachel Davis Mersey named Interim Provost

August 27, 2024

Moody College of Communication Dean Rachel Davis Mersey will serve as Interim Provost, effective Sept. 1, UT President Jay Hartzell has announced. "In the relatively short time since Rachel came...

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