UT SHIFT

Culture change can also happen in the classroom! Head to our website to learn more about our work in academics.
 
SHIFT’s Director, Kate Lower, discusses SHIFT in the classroom while photos of students and initiatives play in the background.

SHIFT Makers serve up tasty zero-proof cocktails at campus events! Learn more about their services on our website. 🤘🍹

As Buckeyes and Longhorns get ready for gameday, there’s one thing we can all agree on: looking out for each other. 🧡❤️
 
Stick with your friends, stay hydrated, eat before you head out and plan a safe ride home.

Did you know you can get trained in opioid overdose prevention and access free naloxone/Narcan on campus? Visit our website for more information about Operation Naloxone.

Note: 11,050+ doses have been distributed as of July 2026

Wrap up your first week of classes with us, Longhorns! Join SHIFT Friday, August 28, for Operation Naloxone Training from 1-2 p.m. in WCP 2.302. Use the link in our bio to register.

Then stop by the Center for Students in Recovery Open House from 2-3 p.m. in WCP 2.112. See you there!

Howdy! We’re SHIFT, and we’re reshaping the conversation around substance use and well-being culture at UT. Learn more about our work using the link in our bio. 🤘

We’ve genuinely enjoyed connecting with y’all over orientation! 🤘

SHIFT Makers made it appear, now it’s your turn! Stop by the SHIFT Makers at orientation, every night from 9-11pm! ✨


SHIFT Makers stand facing the camera and make a hand gesture, followed by a transition that makes a zero proof cocktail, Narcan, water bottle with a SHIFT sticker, and other SHIFT Makers holding SHIFT Maker drinks appear.

SHIFT Makers aren’t the only way we’re shifting the culture! Check out our Community Partnership page to learn more about our work at UT Austin 🤘

SHIFT Maker talks to a student with 2 zero proof cocktails in hand.

Orientation season means the SHIFT Makers are booked and busy from 9-11pm every night! See you there!