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Written by Avrel Seale

Avrel Seale, BS ’89, is former editor of The Alcalde, former speechwriter for the UT Austin president, and is now a writer and editor in University Development and messaging architect in University Marketing.

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Fall 2017

Prime Exponent

Some people play golf in their spare time. Some enjoy shopping. When Roice Nelson has a few minutes to spare, he opens a textbook and dives deeper into advanced mathematics.

Published on November 8, 2017November 27, 2017By Avrel Seale
In Ty's Place, Ty Welcome Home, Dayton Williams military scholarship
Fall 2017

In Ty’s Place

For almost a decade, Dayton Williams searched in vain for a way to honor her son’s memory. Then she got an idea.

Published on November 7, 2017November 27, 2017By Avrel Seale
Near to the Hear, Duke DeGrassi
Fall 2017

Near to the Heart

Duke DeGrassi and Gayla Lewis support at-risk Longhorns.

Published on November 6, 2017November 17, 2017By Avrel Seale
Great Expectations
Fall 2017

Great Expectations

For as long as public universities have existed, one of their chief benefits to society has been the power to break generational cycles of poverty and enable upward social mobility.

Published on November 5, 2017November 17, 2017By Avrel Seale
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Fall 2017

Jill of All Trades

Communication triple-threat Betty Taylor Cox is giving back to the Moody College.

Published on November 4, 2017November 27, 2017By Avrel Seale
Rick Church's historic gift helps ensure Longhorn Band's future.
Fall 2017

He’s With the Band

Rick Church’s historic gift helps ensure Longhorn Band’s future.

Published on November 3, 2017October 24, 2018By Avrel Seale
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Summer 2017

Key Supporter

Why Sheryl Goodnight is supporting UT Austin’s piano and flute students.

Published on June 10, 2017June 21, 2017By Avrel Seale
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Summer 2017

The Art of Giving

Charles and Judy Tate’s gift of Latin American artwork lifts Blanton Museum of Art even higher.

Published on June 9, 2017June 29, 2017By Avrel Seale
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Summer 2017

The Last Masterpiece

With the help of donors, Ellsworth Kelly’s ‘Austin’ will captivate campus visitors in February.

Published on June 8, 2017June 21, 2017By Avrel Seale
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Summer 2017

The Best Preparation

Bobby and Sherri Patton invest in Liberal Arts.

Published on June 7, 2017July 12, 2017By Avrel Seale

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Connecting Big Brands with Top Texas Talent

Former Procter & Gamble executive Lamar Johnson connects MBA students with top companies through experiential learning courses.

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