The Alcalde
Encyclopedia
The Alcalde has been the alumni magazine of The University of Texas at Austin
since 1913, and is published by the university's alumni association
, the Texas Exes
.
The magazine was named for Oran M. Roberts
, the governor who signed the university into existence and whose nickname was "Old Alcalde."
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
since 1913, and is published by the university's alumni association
Alumni association
An alumni association is an association of graduates or, more broadly, of former students. In the United Kingdom and the United States, alumni of universities, colleges, schools , fraternities, and sororities often form groups with alumni from the same organisation...
, the Texas Exes
Texas Exes
The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas is the association of former students of the University of Texas at Austin....
.
The magazine was named for Oran M. Roberts
Oran M. Roberts
Oran Milo Roberts , was the 17th Governor of Texas from January 21, 1879 to January 16, 1883. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Roberts County, Texas, is named after him....
, the governor who signed the university into existence and whose nickname was "Old Alcalde."