People of Liberal Arts

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Hello! Welcome to People of Liberal Arts.

Produced by the College of Liberal Arts' social media intern team, we are a digital interview series that aims to tell the stories of Liberal Arts students, staff, and faculty. Since November of 2020, we've made it our mission to showcase the diversity of our Liberal Arts community here at UT Austin. From slam poets to podcasters to everything in between, the College of Liberal Arts is home to many lifelong learners — all of whom have ventured out of the box to pursue their joy. Feel free to check out the features we've published below, and check back soon for some exciting new installments!

Best,

Jacqueline Magno, Social Media Intern & Lead Producer

Recent Features:

Jacqueline Magno and Her Legacy

Now, Jackie is an accomplished UT alum— and we are so lucky to have this lasting stamp of her legacy, reminding our community that you will always find purpose in your passions.

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Just Pick Something: Maggie Wilhite on her Journey to Self-Discovery, from New York City to Austin

“Follow your dreams,” — the advice we have all heard repeatedly, whether in a Pixar movie or stamped on the cover of this year’s life-changing planner. While it seems like a nice sentiment, dreams don’t exactly come with a map; sometimes, you don’t even know what they are. So, when you’re inevitably unsure of what path is right, take Maggie Wilhite’s advice: just pick something.

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Bet on Her: Dr. Amira Rose Davis on Soul-Searching and the Hidden History of Black Women Athletes

Dr. Amira Rose Davis became a teen mom in her sophomore year at Temple University. “Everybody around me assumed, oh, you're gonna drop out, you're gonna drop out. And instead, I said no, this is actually just what I need to continue,” Davis said.

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Gebauer Girl: Christina Bui on her COLA career, work-life balance, and braving grad school

Most students don’t spend their graduation day binge-watching Korean dramas. But for UT alumnus Christina Bui, the 2020 pandemic left her with little options.

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The CoLA Connection: Sophie Brenner on her social media internship, Hobby House, and tackling a senior thesis

"Social media had a huge impact in shaping college culture during [the pandemic], and it’s been really cool to witness the inception of our college’s social media with my team.”

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Setting the Stage: Dr. Lisa B. Thompson on theater, pursuing joy, and “Black Austin Matters” podcast

When Lisa B. Thompson began her studies at University of California, Los Angeles, she never expected to turn her passion for the performing arts into a full-time job.

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