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What starts here changes the world
The University of Texas at Austin is unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas. See how UT students, faculty and programs are changing the world with support from the What Starts Here campaign.
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Leaders of the Future Start Now
First-gen student Camila van der Maal has set goals that have been fueled by donors and guided by faculty mentorship. Watch this powerful story of how UT’s exceptional faculty challenge students to lead the future — and how your gifts can change a student’s world.
We are preparing leaders of the future to take on critical challenges and improve lives.
The Gift of Time
Over nearly 40 years, the Terry Foundation has invested more than $100 million in scholarships for Longhorns poised to change the world.
Keeping Texas on Top
Lois and Richard Folger are committed to bringing world-class faculty and students to the Forty Acres.
Every Voice Matters
The Blank Center is dedicated to ending the global stigmatization of stuttering.
Emerson Partnership
A new partnership between industrial technology leader Emerson and The University of Texas at Austin will support advanced research into artificial intelligence, automation, energy, semiconductors and other scientific disciplines.
Robotics Revolution
Visionary venture capitalist Bill Gurley — early investor in household names like Uber and Zillow — helps power a robotics revolution at UT.
Engineering the Big
Alumnus Fariborz Maseeh tackles the next generation of engineering challenges through a transformational investment in one of UT’s top departments.
Our campus of the future emphasizes Longhorn pride in discovery, learning and community.
Giving to the Tower That Gave So Much
The Youngs honor their family’s deep history with a gift to the University’s beloved icon
A Towering Tribute
A new engineering building will be named for Autry C. Stephens, whose contributions have shaped the energy industry in Texas and inspired generations of engineers.
National Powerhouse
The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is redefining what’s possible and doing what once was unimaginable.
Finding Allies
With their gift to Dell Medical School, Bob and Kathy Smith are helping UT researchers explore new options for cancer treatment.
The Promise of Technology
Get a glimpse into the future of patient care and the unique opportunity taking shape in Austin.
Care to Change the World
Fort Worth philanthropists and Longhorn parents John David and Leslie Moritz are giving back to the UT social work students who care for our communities.