What does disciplina Praesidium Civitatis?
The motto, Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, is the late Dr. Edwin W. Fay’s terse Latin rendering of the famous quotation from Mirabeau B. Lamar, “Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.”
What starts here change the world?
We started with a constitutional mandate to be “a university of the first class.” Since 1883, we’ve been refining and updating what that means, but we’ve never stopped pursuing that ideal. We say, “What starts here changes the world.”
What is the University of Texas at Austin motto?
Disciplina praesidium civitatisThe University of Texas at Austin / Motto
What are the core values of UT Austin?
The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the university is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.
What are UT Austin colors?
White
Burnt Orange
The University of Texas at Austin/Colors
What is the mascot for the University of Texas at Austin?
BevoThe University of Texas at Austin / Mascot
What happens here changes the world UT?
The signature motto of The University of Texas is “What starts here changes the world.” When I first came to UT, I felt that this was just a showy saying with little substance behind it. I am starting to realize, however, that this statement is truly the cornerstone of our university.
What is UT Austin known for?
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the world’s leading universities, recognized for our diverse contributions to research, higher education, business, the arts and more. You’ll find us well-represented in rankings that identify leadership in academic achievement, affordability and student satisfaction.
What are some traditions at UT Austin?
University of Texas Traditions
- BEVO.
- “TEXAS FIGHT”
- “HOOK ‘EM, HORNS!
- “THE EYES OF TEXAS”
- THE TOWER.
- Burnt orange and white.
- Hook ‘Em.
- Smokey the Cannon.