Urban studies


  • Living with Purpose and Passion: In-Depth with 3 Dean’s Distinguished Graduates

    Each spring, 12 graduating seniors in the College of Liberal Arts are named Dean’s Distinguished Graduates. The award honors students for their leadership, scholarly achievements and service to the community. The acknowledgment of the Dean’s Distinguished Graduates has become an integral part of the college’s spring commencement ceremony, with more than 400 students recognized since…

    Living with Purpose and Passion: In-Depth with 3 Dean’s Distinguished Graduates

  • What I Did During My Summer Vacation…

    Globe-trotting liberal arts students share their summer experiences Classes are officially back in session and another summer has come to an end. Liberal arts students made their time away from Austin count by taking on amazing adventures that enriched their academic, personal and professional lives. From an anthropological dig in Belize to a prestigious public…

    What I Did During My Summer Vacation…

  • Liberal Arts Honors Student Awarded Truman Scholarship

    Jordan Metoyer, a Liberal Arts Honors junior majoring in urban studies and economics at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded a prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Metoyer was one of 62 scholars from among 629 candidates nominated by 293 colleges and universities. Recipients must have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills, be…

    Liberal Arts Honors Student Awarded Truman Scholarship