Know » Campus & Community tagged with ‘social media » Campus & Community’ http://www.utexas.edu/know/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:14:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Ten UT-Related Twitter Accounts You Should Follow http://www.utexas.edu/know/2013/04/04/ten-ut-related-twitter-accounts-you-should-follow/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2013/04/04/ten-ut-related-twitter-accounts-you-should-follow/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:53 +0000 Cory Leahy http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=30374

illustration of Bevo using Twitter

[Illustration by Olivia Kwong, Daily Texan staff.]

UT is more popular than Beyonce. At least maybe on Twitter.

Among Texas’ universities and colleges, UT Austin has the highest Klout score. Klout is a company that analyzes a person’s or company’s social media influence and engagement by providing a ranking between one and 100. UT Austin’s Klout score may be higher than that of any Texas institution, Texas business or Texas celebrity — at least I can’t find anyone higher. Even Beyonce’s klout score is two points below UT.

It’s easy to contend that Klout may not be the best way to rank social media popularity and influence — Beyonce has 7 million more followers than UT Austin, and her Klout score is based solely on her Twitter account while UT Austin’s is based on several of its social media accounts.

But it’s hard to argue the UT Austin Twittersphere and social media landscape isn’t a buzzing, fun and interactive place to be. After all, the university has won awards for its social media work.

With that said, here are 10 UT-related Twitter accounts every UT student should be following:

1. @UTAustin
@UTAustin is the mother ship. It is the main, official account of the University. With more than 46,000 followers, this Twitter account has a lot of reach.

Drew Carls, UT’s digital content coordinator, manages and runs the @UTAustin twitter account.

“The purpose of this account is to share the news of the university as a whole,” Carls said. “Everything from research to athletics, and just shed light on all the great things going on.”

Carls also engages with people talking about UT, and he helps answer questions.

2. @hwbrands
H. W. Brands has authored more than 25 books. On Twitter, he has authored more than 200 haiku. The UT history professor uses Twitter to write haiku about history. But if you are studying for a history test, it is probably better to actually go to class than just read Brands’ Twitter feed.

3. @JonCozart
In March, radio-television-film sophomore Jon Cozart’s “After Ever After” video quickly went viral. Cozart was already famous on YouTube for several of his other videos, including “Harry Potter in 99 Seconds.” But in just two weeks his newest video parodying Disney princesses got half the number of hits his most popular video took more than a year to get. Cozart promotes his videos, and also provides the occasional funny quip.

4. @UTAustinPolice
A majority of the University of Texas at Austin Police Department’s Twitter messages have to do with Campus Watch, the daily crime report sprinkled with sarcastic jokes. But this Twitter account also sends out breaking news updates when something big happens.

5. @thedailytexan
I would be amiss (fired?) if I didn’t recommend The Daily Texan’s Twitter account. The Texan’s Twitter was active during both the bomb threat and presidential debates last fall. Following the Texan’s Twitter is a way to follow breaking news and to keep up with what the Texan is writing if you do not visit the website every day.

6. @HoracioUgeo
In an effort to improve transparency, Student Government President Thor Lund and Vice President Wills Brown have kept an active Twitter presence by sending Twitter messages about every meeting they had and every accomplishment they met. It remains to be seen if Student Government President-elect Horacio Villarreal and Vice President-elect Ugeo Williams will duplicate this feat.

Regardless of whether they can match Lund and Brown, Villarreal and Williams are the student body’s new representatives. Students should follow them — they will be involved in a variety of things impacting the campus.

7. @BobMetcalfe
Bob Metcalfe is a UT Austin professor who co-invented Ethernet and has an encyclopedic knowledge of startups and entrepreneurship opportunities. Anyone who enjoys tech news would enjoy reading Metcalfe’s updates on tech and startup news.

8. @utstudentaffair
UT’s Division of Student Affairs oversees many student resources on campus, including the Division of Housing and Food ServiceUniversity Health Services and the Student Events Center. Assistant Director of Communications Joshua Cook, who runs the Twitter account, said he makes sure students are aware of all the services UT has to offer students. He also engages with students.

“It’s a way to work with students and show that we’re listening to what they’re saying and what they’re doing,” Cook said. “It’s a way to let them know that they’re important and part of this family.”

9. @GagePaine
It’s hard to find administrators on Twitter, but Gage Paine, the vice president for student affairs, is an exception. Student affairs is focused on engaging students and getting them involved with programs at UT. Paine said while learning the best ways to use social media takes time, Twitter has worked for her.

“I get a picture of things students care about … and I follow all sorts of offices and other folks on campus,” Paine said. “So it helps me pay attention to what is going on on campus.”

10. @electrolemon
In the interest of full disclosure, Demi Adejuyigbe does work for The Daily Texan. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t recommend him. With more than 6,000 followers, Adejuyigbe is rising to celebrity status on campus. A photo of Adejuyigbe has even been seen on Tosh.O. His tweets will add some comic relief to your Twitter feed and a few chuckles to your day.


This story originally appeared in The Daily Texan.

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Student blogs reveal what college life is like http://www.utexas.edu/know/2011/11/14/longhorn_confidential1112/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2011/11/14/longhorn_confidential1112/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:19 +0000 University Communications http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=22291 Each academic year from late September to early May, eight new students — from first-year undergrads to graduate students — share their thoughts, photos, videos and experiences online.

Longhorn Confidential 2011-12
Check out this year’s group of amazing Longhorn Confidential bloggers.

The students blog regularly throughout the year at Longhorn Confidential to show just what it’s like to be a Longhorn at The University of Texas at Austin.

Since fall 2006, Longhorn Confidential readers have been privy to blog entries ranging from the hustle and bustle of the Main Mall between classes, student organizations and excitement about graduation to reflections on waking up to no hot water in a dorm, getting married and finding a job after college. Other insights run the gamut from tips about time management, finals and internships to musings on snow days, foot surgery and the cost of textbooks. Students also share what it’s like to attend college in the vibrant city of Austin.

Longhorn Confidential includes profiles of each of the bloggers, their personal photos and videos, and RSS feeds to make it easier to stay up-to-date on all the latest blog posts.

Check out this year’s group of amazing bloggers, and don’t miss the student blogs from the previous five years:

The Longhorn Confidential student blogs project is a collaboration between University Communications and the Office of Admissions.

For more information about applying to The University of Texas at Austin, visit Be a Longhorn.

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Gowalla debuts custom UT stamps http://www.utexas.edu/know/2011/06/13/ut_gowalla/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2011/06/13/ut_gowalla/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:13:47 +0000 Samantha Youngblood http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=20057 Whether you visit campus every day or haven’t stepped foot on the Forty Acres in 20 years, Gowalla, a location-based social networking mobile application, offers you a way to share your favorite places on campus or discover what’s new.

Check out a fleet of recently released Gowalla custom stamps reflecting what makes The University of Texas at Austin’s buildings and attractions unique. Gowalla users can check in to spots in their local vicinity using a smart phone or browse spots on the Gowalla Web site.

Gowalla stamps
Gowalla kangaroo

Spots on campus with custom stamps:

In the coming months, look for official university trips and fun ways to interact with the university on Gowalla.

Join Gowalla.

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Be a part of the online conversation http://www.utexas.edu/know/2010/11/02/new_social_media_guidelines/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2010/11/02/new_social_media_guidelines/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:13:59 +0000 Samantha Youngblood http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=15707 The University of Texas at Austin is all about people making meaningful connections in the world. And through the amazing power of social technologies on the Web, the research, teaching and service taking place at the university are made even more accessible.

Social media icons

Image: Webtreats on Flickr/CC

We believe it is important for all University of Texas at Austin units, faculty, staff and students to be aware of social media and how social technologies can help you create and nurture relationships, share information, advance knowledge, raise awareness, build support, participate in important conversations and collaborate on new ideas. We also know that in the social media environment separating professional and personal lives can be tricky.

The team on the university’s Social Media Collaborative @UT — a consortium of staff, faculty and students devoted to using social media technologies — has developed a set of guidelines to help you navigate the ever-growing realm of social media.

Whether you’re a faculty member using social media as a part of the classroom experience or a staff member who’s been charged with the exciting task of growing a social media presence for an administrative unit, you’ll find these guidelines helpful in navigating the quickly evolving world of social technologies.

Explore the social media guidelines online.

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Student blogs reveal what college life is like http://www.utexas.edu/know/2010/10/06/longhorn_confidential/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2010/10/06/longhorn_confidential/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:15 +0000 University Communications http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=14627 Each academic year from late September to early May, eight new students — from first-year undergrads to graduate students — share their thoughts, photos, videos and experiences online.

Longhorn Confidential

The students blog regularly throughout the year at Longhorn Confidential to show just what it’s like to be a Longhorn at The University of Texas at Austin.

Since fall 2006, Longhorn Confidential readers have been privy to blog entries ranging from the hustle and bustle of the Main Mall between classes, participating in a rally at the State Capitol and excitement about graduation to reflections on waking up to no hot water in a dorm. Other insights run the gamut from tips about time management, finals and the cost of textbooks to musings on snow days, foot surgery and upcoming nuptials. Students also share what it’s like to attend college in the vibrant city of Austin.

Longhorn Confidential includes profiles of each of the bloggers, their personal photos and videos, and RSS feeds to make it easier to stay up-to-date on all the latest blog posts.

Check out this year’s group of amazing bloggers, and don’t miss the student blogs from the previous four years:

The Longhorn Confidential student blogs project is a collaboration between the university’s Office of Public Affairs and Office of Admissions.

For more information about applying to The University of Texas at Austin, visit Be a Longhorn.

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Know http://www.utexas.edu/know/2009/12/02/know/ http://www.utexas.edu/know/2009/12/02/know/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:31:16 +0000 Mason Jones http://www.utexas.edu/know/?p=4584 Know is a new Web initiative geared toward providing you with a more immediate connection to how the university’s missions of teaching, research and service respond to and affect local, national and global concerns.

The Know concept is built on the university’s core mission of advancing knowledge. Carved in stone on the Main Building is: “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

The content for Know—aggregated from across the university—is fascinating and engaging and it features the voices of people from all of our colleges, schools and units.

Know replaces the OnCampus Web site, signaling the next step in our evolution to nimble Web communications dedicated to conversation and education.

Visit www.utexas.edu and be in the Know.

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