When Matthew McConaughey gave lift to Texas University students

Matthew McConaughey surprised some lucky students of his alma mater, the University of Texas, by giving them a lift in a golf cart. The actor, who attended a football match of his alma mater, hung around campus post match.

Matthew McConaughey surprised some lucky students of his alma mater, the University of Texas, by giving them a lift in a golf cart. The actor, who attended a football match of his alma mater, hung around campus post match.

Matthew McConaughey accepts the Hollywood ensemble award on behalf of the cast of "Gold" at the 20th annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

He was participating in the University’s SURE Walk programme, which offers free rides to students heading home after a late night, reported the Entertainment Weekly.

Actor Matthew McConaughey, on behalf of the cast, accepts the Hollywood Emsemble Award for Gold at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, California. (REUTERS)

“Longhorns take care of each other, and it’s ‘safe’ to say Matthew McConaughey agrees. Don’t forget to use SURE Walk when traveling home late at night; you never know who might pick you up! #BeSafe #SafeChats,” The University of Texas Student Government posted with a picture of the actor sitting on the driver’s seat.

McConaughey’s next film, Gold, will be released on Christmas.

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