I am sad to write this review, but this year has not been good. Huston Tillotson has a…read moremismanagement problem and it's sad that the students have to wait for several months before they receive their financial aid refund. It is almost the holidays and many students are still waiting for their refunds. The staff will continuously lie and evade when emails and calls are made to them concerning refunds! I don't know what these people are doing with money, but it doesn't look good, especially after that $150 million dollar endowment. Please do better HT, especially for those kids who are there to learn.

Disclaimer: This review is based on the school's involvement with the community-- I don't know much…read moreabout the school in terms of their academics or course/program offerings. I have been to two community events where this university served as the location: Curly Girls Picnic and the 2018 Keep Austin Beautiful volunteer afterparty. The open fields were well kept and nicely manicured, and the space is large enough to hold a number of tents (ranging in size), vendors and hundreds of guests. Parking is available in an adjacent gravel lot or on the street along side the field. There's also a street/drive up area near the fields, perfect for food truck vendors. Another way in which Huston-Tillotson serves the community is by getting their students involved in Austin area events. I attended a SXSW event this year and the volunteers at the door were students representing Huston-Tillotson. I've also been a longtime judge in a high school youth competition called ACT-SO, and this year our emcee was a student who also represented this university very well. Community service and outreach is something that is very near and dear to my heart, so it's always refreshing when I see companies, organizations and schools serving the communities in which they are apart of. That's school spirit! Fun fact learned from the Keep Austin Beautiful afterparty: Huston-Tillotson is the oldest university in Austin, TX.

My boyfriend (aka life partner) is a UT (Austin) alum. In addition, my place of employment has many…read morecollaborations with UT. While I can't post about what it's like to go to college at UT (Austin), I can post about experiences I've had. The school which was founded in 1883 is recognized as a top college in the country. It often falls under the category of "the new Ivy League". I have been on campus for everything from protests, the annual Longhorn run, college & alumni-affiliated events, strolling the campus, and a few other things. It has always been a wonderful experience. Faculty, staff, and students alike all boasting their Longhorn pride. Hook 'Em Horns!!! What an extraordinarily beautiful campus for strolling from the lush greens to incredible architecture that's also stood the test of time. Sculptures and artwork adorn the campus throughout, there's always something new to see. Sunday strolls around the campus grounds are one of my favorite things to do.

As an OU Sooner I am not qualified to review arch rival Texas. My grandson enjoyed the tour a lot…read more Don't know what I'll do if he becomes a Longhorn? Out of the will? Beautiful campus. Lots of history. Jeremy, the studio manager at the school of film, gave us a great tour and intro to the studios he manages. Boomer Sooner.

I have been going to the student intern clinic for about 10 years and have always had good results…read more The interns are top notch and are supervised by their professors, doctors of traditional Chinese medicine. I have gone there for physical ailments such as back pain and joint pain but also for depression as well. It is not a quick fix like western medicine, but keep with it and it works. Acupuncture has been around for ~3,000 years so I'll take it over pharmaceuticals any day. I highly recommend the student intern clinic at Texas Health & Science University. Their phone is 512.445.4444.

Instructors can barely speak English. Preferential treatment to students from Taiwan and China…read more If you are an American, get in back of the line.

forget the other reviews...I graduated with an economics degree and minor in finance. I had some…read moreono on one classes with the teachers. they were awesome. I used everything I ever learned and became a multi-million aire and even called my economics professor James Koch 50 years later to thank him. Nothing but good vibes from me.

I had a mostly positive experience at St. Edward's University and am grateful for the education I…read morereceived. However, I also went through a very serious incident that the university failed to address appropriately. While I was in the gym, professor Michael Farrell walked in and said: "I have a complaint. The h*es, b*tches, motherfers, and *n-words* playing music are unacceptable."* I immediately reported this to the school. Instead of taking decisive action, the administration had me meet with a staff member from Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion. She was kind and supportive, but it quickly became clear that the university's priority was for me to process my feelings -- not to hold Mr. Farrell accountable. The administration refused to give me updates on whether he faced consequences, and shockingly, I later saw him return to a campus event I was working at the very same semester. This made me feel extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. It was incredibly disappointing to see such harmful language and behavior treated so lightly. St. Edward's leadership had the chance to show that racism would not be tolerated on campus, but instead, they chose inaction. While I appreciated many parts of my time here, students deserve a university where they can trust that leadership will protect them from blatant racism.

Did you know that there is a bona fide medical school in downtown Austin? It's a fairly recent…read moredevelopment thanks to a quite generous endowment by Michael & Susan Dell, plus a hefty investment by taxpayers in Austin and Travis County, and then the whole of Texas (if you include taxes paid to support our public state university systems). Dell Medical School (DMS) is part of the University of Texas at Austin and is co-located for the most part with the Dell Seton Medical Center (the replacement for our former public hospital, Brackenridge) near the Frank Erwin Center (aka "The Drum"). The institution describes itself as an unprecedented community partnership with no historical baggage and the freedom to innovate to perform its mission "to revolutionize the way people get and stay healthy in ways that make Austin a model healthy city." Even if you're not a current/potential med school student or a patient (learn about the clinic here: https://uthealthaustin.org/about-utha) in the associated health district facilities, there are some points of interest if you're in the area: #1: Public artwork You can drop by to view (or Instagram) Michael Quinn's beautiful Spiral of the Galaxy sculpture https://landmarks.utexas.edu/artwork/spiral-galaxy in the Health Learning Building (HLB) courtyard or go inside to see Ann Hamilton's foggy & diverse O N E E V E R Y O N E portrait series, https://landmarks.utexas.edu/artwork/oneeveryone. #2: Nourish Cafe (1st floor of HLB, west side) A quick, fresh & healthy bite or beverage (including coffee and juice) at college student prices - not bad! Seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches, baked and grilled items prepared by Flik Hospitality are efficiently served via cafeteria-style tray-line, and you can dine in the sunny indoor dining area or outside in the tree-shaded courtyard. A few packaged snacks and bottled drinks are available for carry-out, too. Open Mon-Fri 7:30a - 10a (coffee & breakfast tacos); 11:30a - 1:30p (full lunch bar). #3: Live music performances & other public arts events Concerts occur outdoors & indoors at different times throughout the year, such as the April "Sound in Sculpture" event near the conch sculpture in the plaza. Check the DMS calendar for the next one here: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/events . There's also a cool free & open to the public event series called "Arts and Medicine" held in partnership with the Medical Center next door: https://www.seton.net/classes/community-classes/arts-and-medicine/ #4: Rooftop garden An 11,000-square foot succulent-and-wildflower garden installed through a partnership between the UT, the Dell Seton Medical Center and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Okay, this is technically on top of the Med Center garage roof, but it's visible from the DMS' Health Transformation Building and is such a cool feature! Learn more here: https://www.wildflower.org/project/dell-medical-school-green-roof

Dr. Cristal Brown is the most compassionate, attentive doctor I've ever had the pleasure of…read morespeaking to. When my mother's health started to decline, Dr. Brown's guidance was immeasurably helpful. She sat with my mother and I for over an hour, patiently explaining our options, test results, and her thought process about how to proceed. We'll be polite and call my mom "stubborn", but Dr. Brown handled her with care and grace. At no point did we feel like we were being rushed or pressured, she had clearly done her homework before sitting down to speak with us, and it really felt like we were having a long conversation with a caring friend. Dr. Brown is a huge asset to both Dell Medical school, and the medical community at large.

The McCombs School of Business helped shape the person who I am today and had an indelible impact…read moreon my business career. Walking the halls of the McCombs School of Business brings back such wonderful memories. The school is named after Red McCombs, a Texas entrepreneur (owned car dealerships and many other businesses) and philanthropist whose thoughtful gift helped catapult UT's business school into a nationally recognized institution. McCombs represents the best of the best...School's ethos: "bold thinking, calculated risk, and a belief that business can shape communities as much as balance sheets." That spirit permeated throughout McCombs when I was a student. Attending business school at McCombs felt immersive and cutting edge. At the time I worked in high tech and many of our company's processes were often used in business cases. Therefore, I was impacted on a very personal level. The academic environment is challenging, collaborative, and very competitive. UT touted at the time bringing the top 1-10% high school students. In addition, it was meaningful to hear from actual practitioners with real-world experience doing what you aspired to in the workplace. My professors pushed students to think critically, pragmatically, and most importantly, outside the box. Yesterday, I noticed the school moving to the next level ticker tape rooms that mimicked wall street trading. Without a doubt, UT's School of Business is cranking out students to be successful in the business world.

Best business school in the nation. McCombs is the reason why I am here at UT. It's the perfect…read morebusiness school if you're into a university with good academics, good athletics, and a nice night life. The job placement rate here is 99%, so you can guarantee yourself that once you are in, you are set. Average starting salary out of college is roughly $65,000 which is pretty good. The classes offered here can be challenging, but you will learn a lot. The professors do truly care about you and really get to know you on a first name basis. The classrooms are nice and the whole school as a whole is nice. I love McCombs and can't wait to get my BBA!

The LBJ school is an October/November 2022 polling place. I recommend this location for anyone who…read moreneeds to vote. It has lots of parking and is on campus at UT Austin, but separated from most academic buildings by a hill, so it is far less busy than the other UT Austin polling place, the Flawn Academic Center (FAC). The building is nice and next door to the Benson Latin American Collection and the LBJ library, which has a nice publicly accessible butterfly garden.

I am currently in my second year of a three year dual degree Master's program; one of my degrees is…read morea Master's in Public Affairs that I will receive from the LBJ School of Public Affairs in 2009. I have found that it is easy to be critical of any collegiate institution when you are very stressed out and at the bottom of the totem poll. THE PROGRAM The school offers two Master's degrees: a Master's of Public Affairs, and a Master's in Global Public Policy. The latter degree was offered for the first time in the 07-08 academic year and has not yet developed its own character. The MPAff is the traditional degree, and requires more quantitative coursework (although some of the 'quant' is at an undergraduate level) than most entering students expect. Both programs take two years to complete. The school also has a PhD program. THE FACULTY The mostly male professors at the school are almost all very intelligent. Many of the faculty are easy to get along with, very well connected, and prestigious in their disciplines. Unfortunately some of the faculty are stereotypical professors: sloppy offices and appearances, ego-maniancs, tough to track down, and constantly shirking responsibility. Since there are so many faculty members, it is possible to avoid many of the ones you don't get along with. THE STUDENT BODY The students (~250) are mostly white, women, liberal, and Master's students. The average age of a student is approximately 27 although there are many recent college graduates. The school has a rumor that incoming classes vary from year-to-year between outgoing and introverted students. Students are mostly respective of one another's opinions, and there is (unfortunately) an almost ubiquitous fear of math. THE STAFF The Office of Student and Alumni Programs (OSAP) is centrally located, and has recently expanded to six staff with a friendly graduate student at the front desk. The OSAP staff is very easy to get along with, and is mostly helpful. The school's librarian is a quirky fellow who can make UT's library system work for you. The technology office is staffed by a cranky lady who sends snide emails to the students about their disregard for the school's printers. The Writing Center lady is almost always excited and encouraging the students to publish their work. The business staff in the school almost never interacts with the students. I almost never feel welcome in the Dean's Office. THE BUILDING AND LOCATION The LBJ School is located on the corner of Dean Keaton and Red River, which is convenient for commuters. The school's location separates it from the University and, subsequently, the undergrad population. The building and surrounding plaza is currently being renovated, and there is no end in sight (or at least there is minimal communication about the status of renovations). The interior of the building is scheduled (?) to be renovated in the 08-09 academic year, and the students are still unsure where classes will be held. The future of the building is promising, but students have yet to see any design drawings. There's more to the school than this review, but I need to get back to doing actual schoolwork instead of just talking about it.