University of Texas at Austin Naval ROTC

07/14/2026

07/06/2026

Commander Ward’s retirement ceremony at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, marked the culmination of a distinguished career of honorable service, exemplary leadership, and unwavering dedication to the United States Navy. Surrounded by family, friends, mentors, and mentees, the ceremony recognized not only his many professional achievements but also the profound influence he has had on those privileged to serve alongside him. His steadfast support and selfless leadership have left a lasting legacy that will continue through the officers and Sailors he inspired. Congratulations to Commander Ward on a well-earned retirement, and best wishes for the exciting journey ahead.

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07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day. Have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

05/09/2026

This Friday, we got the honor to send off our newly commissioned officers! Thank you to all the family, friends, and alumni that showed up in support to watch the commissioning ceremony. The University of Texas at Austin NROTC is excited to be part of the journey and we look forward to all the great things that will be accomplished in the fleet! Hook ‘em and Go Navy.

04/27/2026

Spring Social 2026!

Celebrating the seniors who will soon be departing and honoring all they’ve contributed to our unit. We’re thankful for everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so meaningful. Special shoutout to MIDN Petteway for serving as OIC and making this event happen. Excited for all that’s ahead and proud of the memories we continue to build together. 🤘⚓️

04/24/2026

✨First Class Friday ✨

Introducing MIDN Rhodes!
She is from Pensacola, Florida and will graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. Previously, she held Color Guard Commander and Platoon Commander positions here in the Battalion. She’ll report to the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) out of Sasebo, Japan after BDOC in San Diego. 

Some insight from MIDN Rhodes.
“I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity the unit has provided me both through the Navy and by being here in Austin. I’ve met some of the most amazing people that I get to call friends, who’ve pushed me to be a better person and who’ve shown me what it means to be myself. I can leave Austin now knowing that I’m ready for the challenges ahead thanks to them.”

04/17/2026

✨First Class Friday✨

Introducing MIDN Nicholas!
She served as the Fall Battalion Commander and has also served as the Battalion Adjutant, NSO Platoon Commander, Supply Chief, and Platoon Commander. She is from Houston, Texas and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering with additional studies in Russian and International Relations with a focus on Russia and Eastern Europe.

Some insight from MIDN Nicholas:
“Words cannot capture how grateful I am for the time and opportunities this program has given me. At the end of the day, it comes down to people, and the people in this program, both here at UT and across the nation, have made my college experience truly formative. I leave this battalion not only a better leader, but a better person. My advice is simple: embrace the discomfort, because the hard moments are where real, authentic growth happens; lead with humility, because the best leaders never stop learning; and above all, invest in relationships, not just networks.”

04/16/2026

Yale Leadership Conference Recap 🤘🤘

We had a productive few days in New Haven starting Thursday, March 26th, diving straight into a series of insightful speaker sessions and coffee chats. Over the course of the event, we heard from over a dozen industry leaders. Thank you for hosting this event!

04/13/2026

FEX Recap🤘🤘

This past weekend, Alpha Company traveled out to Camp Swift to practice land navigation and build proficiency in the field. A solid day of applying classroom knowledge to real terrain and continuing to sharpen skills.

04/04/2026

That’s a wrap on the Presidents Cup! This week, our Battalion competed with and in our annual competition. The past few days, the Battalion took on a series of physically demanding events.

We came up short, but the comeback is already loading… see you next year🤘🏆