History & Traditions
UT Engineers today are extremely lucky to be part of a College that has such rich traditions. Many of these traditions developed by early Longhorn Engineers have become some of the best-known on campus. These traditions have evolved from stories like mischievous boys trying to force a school holiday, to the venerable "Old Man" seeking to mold young minds.
The College of Engineering takes great pride in those early engineers whose dreams and stories continue to shape us and affect us today. Their examples continue to demonstrate how dreams are realized: commit to quality, exercise creativity, band together, contribute to a great cause and return a good deed. Please read on and discover the traditions that have helped form UT College of Engineering into one of the most well-respected colleges in the nation.