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Tuesday, 10 February 2015

University of Texas at Austin


The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university and the flagship institution of The University of Texas System

Address: Austin, TX 78712, United States
Mascot: University of Texas at Austin Bevo
Founder: Congress of the Republic of Texas
Colors: White, Burnt Orange 
Former names
The University of Texas
(1883–1967)
MottoDisciplina praesidium civitatis (Latin)
Motto in English
Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.
EstablishedSeptember 15, 1883
TypeFlagship state universitySpace-grant university
Endowmentover US $25 billion (systemwide as of 2014)
PresidentWilliam C. Powers, Jr.
ProvostGregory Fenves
Academic staff
3,018
Administrative staff
21,000
Undergraduates38,463
Postgraduates12,682
LocationAustin, Texas, U.S.
NewspaperThe Daily Texan
ColorsBurnt orange and white        
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Big 12
Sports18 varsity teams
NicknameLonghorns
MascotBevo & Hook 'em
Affiliations
  • UT System
  • AAU
  • URA
  • SURA
  • ORAU
  • APLU
Websiteutexas.edu