Texas Exes Alcalde

Bruce Kaufman, a.k.a Mr. Mow-It-All, takes us behind the scenes of lawn mower racing, the unique sport profiled in the photo essay “The Lawn Rangers” in the July | August issue of the Alcalde.

Is this young UT alumnus the next great American author? Meyer takes on his supporters—and his critics.

Meyer relates a trip to southwest Texas and describes the “musky” taste of bison blood.

Highly acclaimed novelist Meyer discusses the frontier and its effect on history with Texas literary authority and UT professor Don Graham.

The author and UT Michener Center alumnus reads page one of his newest novel.

Author and UT Michener Center alumnus Philipp Meyer talks to legendary UT English professor Don Graham about his critically acclaimed second novel, The Son.

UT epidemiologist Harold Kohl talks about his research on the physical inactivity crisis—a national threat that causes as many deaths as cigarette smoking—plus how schools and parents can get kids moving.

Glenn Frankel reflects on John Wayne—the man and the myth—and what he learned researching his latest book, The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend.

What will the future of journalism look like, and how will we get there? UT journalism school director Glenn Frankel talks about creativity, digital media, and why now is a great time to be a part of the news media—really.

UT journalism school director Glenn Frankel on his new book The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend, and how generations of Texans have reinvented an age-old myth.

Corpus Christi native Horacio Villareal is UT's newest student body president. He's looking forward to getting more students involved on campus—and getting his own office.

UT sophomore Jon "Paint" Cozart's Internet success relies on a deep knowledge of pop culture and a hefty dose of humor—not to mention a great voice.