"Neither monumental buildings, nor winning football teams, nor spacious dormitories, nor expansive campuses, nor anxious administrators, nor ambitious plans ever taught a college student. Faculties teach. Books on the shelves and elaborate research projects concerned with esoteric subjects enrich the student mind only indirectly. Teachers teach."
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Politicians from TexasGovernors of TexasUnited States Secretaries of the TreasuryUniversity of Texas at Austin alumniUniversity of Texas School of Law alumni
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