The University of Texas at Austin formally open on Sept. 15, 1883.
Dr. John W. Hammer, teacher of science and the first director of the staff, tended to a group of people of 300 who had gone to the unfinished Main Building to witness the seedling of a college being planted on College Hill. He said, If Texas is to have a college of the top of the line. Its improvement must be the consequence of the united endeavors of the populace of Texas, of the state government, of the Board of Regents, of the staff, or more all, of the understudies of the college."
Take in more about the historical backdrop of The University of Texas at Austin on the UT History Central Web website. Investigate photographs, feature and sound to experience and praise the history and customs of the college.
"The Eyes of Texas," the authority institute of matriculation of The University of Texas at Austin, was composed by John Sinclair in 1903.
Find out about the historical backdrop of The University of Texas at Austin and The Eyes of Texas from The Handbook of Texas Online. Listen to The Eyes of Texas (500K .wav document).
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Tower
Tower lit orange with No. 1 for Rose Bowl title The Tower has been The University of Texas at Austin's most unmistakable milestone and image since it was finished in 1937. At 307 feet, the 27-story Tower can be seen from any area in Austin.
Take in more about the college's famous Tower and the Tower lighting arrangements.
Need to pick up another point of view of the college grounds while going by the milestone Tower? Take a Tower Tour. Take in more about the Tower visit plan on the University Unions Web website.
Bevo
Bevo, a Texas longhorn, has been the school's mascot since 1916. The longhorn speaks to the pride and custom of the college.
Snare 'em, Horns
Made in 1955 by head team promoter Harley Clark Jr., the "Snare 'em, Horns" hand sign is perceived worldwide as the image of the Texas Longhorns.
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The Longhorn Band, regularly alluded to as “The Show band of the Southwest” is one of the country's most perceived and commended walking groups. Notwithstanding performing at athletic occasions, the band is an envoy for the college and state, performing for U.S. president, at Super Bowls and National Football League amusements.
Find out about more college customs at TexasSports.com.
Perused about the college's Campus Master Plan.
Inspired by the historical backdrop of the college's subsidizing? Perused about the Permanent University Fund: Investing in the Future of Texas.
Experience we’re Texas: UT Student Tradition Past and Present from the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
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