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Texas Exes

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The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas
AbbreviationTexas Exes
FoundedJune 18, 1885; 139 years ago (1885-06-18)
Type501(c)(3) organization
PurposeAlumni association
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Director
Todd Maclin
AffiliationsUniversity of Texas at Austin
Websitetexasexes.org

The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas (more commonly known as Texas Exes) is the association of former students of the University of Texas at Austin.[1]

The organization is one of the largest alumni associations in the world (the Texas Exes Houston Chapter has over 10,000 members), with chapters in 69 Texas cities, most U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and several foreign countries. The Texas Exes publish a magazine called The Alcalde.[citation needed] Its first female member was Jessie Andrews, who also became the first female instructor at the university, and for whom Andrews dormitory is named.[2]

The alumni association is headquartered in the Alumni Center, adjacent to Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on the University campus. The alumni center hosts gatherings coinciding with home football games and also organizes traveling groups for away events.

The Texas Exes are actively involved in funding scholarships for students at the University.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Whisler, John (January 5, 2006). "Texas Exes suffer, cheer together". San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio, TX. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  2. ^ Partheymuller, Peter (1 September 2001). "Written in Limestone". The Alcade. p. 34.
  3. ^ Simmons, Tracy (February 25, 2005). "Education commissioner addresses goals to increase college attendance". The Victoria Advocate. Victoria, TX. p. 6A. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
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