University Blog Service
Overview
The University Blog Service is available for use by faculty and staff. The service uses Wordpress MU, a multi-user version of the popular Wordpress platform. Blogs are available for individuals, groups, projects, or departments.
This service does not meet the FERPA requirements for hosting Category I data and should not be used for course-related purposes.
Create a Blog
Follow these steps to create a blog:
- Log in to blogs.utexas.edu with your UT EID.
- Request a blog through the Blog Request Form.
Faculty should note that this service does not meet FERPA requirements for hosting Category I data and should not be used for course-related purposes.
Features
- Log in with your UT EID login information
- Control the visibility of your blog
- Customize the look of your blog with one of 40 available themes
- Track statistics, including how many people have visited your blog
- A Web address in the utexas.edu domain
Cost
University Blog Service is available at no cost to faculty and staff.

