TX512

The Freshman Research Initiative, developed at the University of Texas at Austin, gives first-year students in the College of Natural Sciences the opportunity to conduct research in chemistry, biochemistry, nanotechnology, molecular biology, physics, astronomy and computer sciences. Learn more by also visiting: https://cns.utexas.edu/fri. 

In this episode learn more about the First-Year Experience Program at UT Austin! Learn more by logging on to https://ugs.utexas.edu/fye. 

In this episode, learn about The Gender and Sexuality Center at UT Austin. The mission of the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) is to provide opportunities for all members of the UT Austin community to explore, organize, and promote learning around issues of gender and sexuality. The center also facilitates a greater responsiveness to the needs of women and the LGBTQIA+ communities through education, outreach, and advocacy. Learn more at: https://diversity.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality/

In this episode, learn about the First Gen Equity Program and its director, Dr. Tiffany Lewis, a three-time Texas Exe. To learn more about the First Gen Equity Program and other Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence programs, please visit https://diversity.utexas.edu/academic-equity/first-gen-equity/ or follow @firstgenequity on Instagram and Twitter. 

In this episode of TX512, learn about UT Austin's Sure Walk program and meet the program's coordinator, Robert Stewart. To learn more about the program, visit https://parking.utexas.edu/transportation/walking or follow @surewalk on Twitter. 

A self-proclaimed "NYC TEXAN", Joey is tearing down the walls of pizza joints and other munchie spots in the Austin food scene & giving his honest reviews. He has amassed a strong following and is a go-to restaurant and food truck promoter.  Joey will not stop until he hits up ALL the spots. Enjoy the ride and follow him on Instagram at @2slices_and_a_soda.

In this episode, hear from The Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association (HFSA).  HFSA is a campus-wide organization that provides opportunities for social and cultural interaction among Hispanic/Latino and other interested professionals at The University of Texas at Austin.

Listen to this episode and learn about the The 40 Acres Scholars Program, and hear from two scholarship recipients, Lucious McDaniel IV and Eliza Pillsbury. The Forty Acres Scholars Program is the premier full-ride, merit-based scholarship for The University of Texas at Austin. Administered by the Texas Exes, this scholarship program offers a rich college experience that provides academic, leadership, professional, and cultural opportunities within an intimate cohort of fellow scholars. Learn more at: https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/forty-acres-scholars-program

In this special episode, Sam Torres speaks with Dr. Miguel Wasielewski, Asst. Vice Provost and Director of Admissions breaks down the application process for high school seniors who want to be first-year college students at The University of Texas at Austin. If you're an applicant to UT Austin or you know one, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Learn more about it by visiting admissions.utexas.edu! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @BeaLonghorn. 

In this episode, Sam Torres has a conversation with two outstanding Texas Exes. William Castrejon is a College Admissions and Aid Specialist with the GEAR UP program at UT Austin. Cassandra Jaramillo is an award-winning bilingual multimedia journalist with the Dallas Morning News.