Madelyn Haden is a current master's student in the Texas Creative and Texas Strategy tracks.

The University of Texas at Austin's famous slogan “What Starts Here Changes the World” has long been recognized as a reflection of the University’s global impact. The Forty Acres has churned out world-renowned individuals such as Michael Dell, Matthew McConaughey, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Renée Zellweger, among others. Now, as AI begins to change the world, the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations is also being recognized for shaping the future of advertising. 

When Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations associate professor of practice Terry Hemeyer begins his classes, he asks his students to decide on one name to call him. He says that they can pick anything from “Professor” to “Terry” and even just “Hey, you!” as long as they all address him the same way.

Almost every class lands on “Colonel” — a title he earned after 20 years of service in the Air Force.

At the beginning of the Fall 2024 term, Texas Creative announced an official rebrand. We interviewed two alumni from LookThinkMake who helped work on the new branding, Sean Thompson, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Founder, and Connor Gleim, Art Director.

1. When were you in Texas Creative and when did you graduate from UT?

Kimberly Maldonado, a Moody Public Relations alumni, was recently appointed to The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Office of Strategy as the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Executive Communication. The team was designed to support the University through all the changes it expects to undergo in the next few years, including its recently announced integration with UT Health San Antonio.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) shines as one of the ultimate destinations.

This week for Beyond the Bridge, we’re taking a trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas! Camryn Romero is a dedicated Master’s student in Advertising at the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, where she specializes in the Texas Creative portfolio sequence as an Art Director. With a passion for visual storytelling, Camryn is sharpening her skills to create impressive advertising campaigns. Her eye for design and creativity is enhanced by her role as a social media intern for the Texas Longhorns Football team.

As the only student-run social media and public relations agency at The University of Texas at Austin, Tower & Bridge Communications offers students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the advertising and public relations industry.

Tilted Chair is more than just another advertising agency in Austin, Texas; it’s a story of resilience and creativity. Founded during the 2010 economic recession by four Texas Creative students—Jamie Rodriguez, Hua Liu, Rachel Deng, and Mike Ihnat—this full-service agency emerged from a challenging job market that offered few opportunities for recent graduates. Faced with limited prospects, they decided to take matters into their own hands, carving out their path in the advertising world.