The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Student-Athlete Features
11.14.2025 | Longhorn Foundation
Every Longhorn has a story, and every story is made possible by Longhorn Foundation donors.
Across the Forty Acres, Texas student-athletes are chasing big dreams, excelling in the classroom, and competing at the highest level. Their journeys are powered by the generosity of Longhorn Foundation donors, whose support provides the resources, opportunities, and excellence that define Texas Athletics.
Read about how your investment shapes the lives of countless Longhorn student-athletes:
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Third Year Weave: Men's Basketball's Chendall Weaver
From Arlington to Austin, Longhorn guard Chendall Weaver shares how Longhorn Foundation donors have shaped his Texas experience both on and off the court. |
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More Than a Team: Volleyball's Devin Kahahawai
Get a feel for the family environment that Hawaii native and Volleyball student-athlete Devin Kahahawai has found at The University of Texas. |
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Born a Longhorn: Cross Country's Hudson Bennett
Following in his family's footsteps, Cross Country standout Hudson Bennett is leaving his own legacy on the Forty Acres. |
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Returning to the Lone Star State: Kevin Durant
Durant's homecoming highlights how the Longhorn Foundation's investment in Texas student-athletes continues to build champions on and off the court. |
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A Product of Longhorn Excellence: Baseball's Luke Harrison
Texas pitcher and former Longhorn Foundation intern describes his student-athlete experience. |
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Playing Softball the Texas Way: Softball's Kayden Henry
From childhood ballparks to the Forty Acres, Kayden Henry's journey is just getting started. |
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Loving the Forty Acres: Men's Tennis' Timo Legout
Timo Legout's Texas experience highlights how Longhorn Foundation donors equip Texas student-athletes to excel in competition and beyond. |
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A Longhorn at Heart: Beach Volleyball's Ava Patton
Representing her hometown and continuing her father's legacy is a source of immense pride for both Ava and her family. |
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Home on the Forty Acres: Track & Field's Michael Piñones
First-generation student Michael Piñones credits Longhorn Foundation donors for fueling his academic and athletic success at Texas. |
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Excelling On and Off the Court: Women's Basketball's Bryanna Preston
Bryanna Preston's freshman year at Texas shows how Longhorn Foundation investment empowers student-athletes to succeed beyond the scoreboard. |
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A Dream Come True: Football's Jake Majors
From choosing Texas for its academic prestige to starting 50+ games, Jake Majors' journey reflects how Longhorn Foundation support powers championship-level student-athletes. |
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Living the Dream: Volleyball's Ella Swindle
Ella Swindle's journey from dreamer to champion highlights how donor investment enables Texas Volleyball student-athletes to grow on and off the court. |
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Running the Long Game: Cross Country's Elizabeth Pickett
Elizabeth Pickett's road to success at Texas highlights how the support of Longhorn Foundation donors empowers Longhorn student-athletes to train, grow, and perform beyond limits. |
