An association for alumni and supporters of The Daily Texan, student newspaper at the University of Texas at Austin

Mentorship

Inaugural Texan Hall of Fame Awards and Alumni Weekend

A picture and stories of Walter Cronkite attending a Texan party in the 1970s. A silent auction packed with journalistic treasures. A plethora of meetings with Texan staffers, UT journalism students and recent graduates. These are a few of the highlights of the inaugural 2013 Alumni Weekend and Texan Hall of Fame celebration. The Friends of The Daily Texan organization incorporated in June with a mission of promoting the long-term sustainability of the student newspaper. Since incorporation, a handful of dedicated volunteers have worked hard to put together this weekend. The idea was to simultaneously honor Texan alumni, hold a […]

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Day of Mentorship at The Daily Texan

We’re pleased to report that the Day of Mentorship at The Daily Texan was a huge success. Many thanks to our mentors who volunteered their time to dispense advice and share war stories with Texan reporters. Below are some photos taken by Texan photographer Jonathan Garza of the mentorship sessions.  

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