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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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Solutions of the Future Start Now
Fueled by powerhouse computing, extraordinary faculty and students at UT are finding solutions for humanity’s toughest problems, from natural disasters to cancer. Watch this powerful story to learn how Longhorns are tackling critical challenges — and how your gifts make it all possible.
We are preparing leaders of the future to take on critical challenges and improve lives.
Video: 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.
Turning Ideas Into Action
With the support to explore her interests, Alyssia Menezes turned curiosity into meaningful impact on campus and beyond.
Leader in the Making
Andrew Doty, B.S. ’25, part of the UT-led FLARE-X team, helped build an autonomous fleet of small aircraft focused on early detection and suppression of wildfires.
Our campus of the future emphasizes Longhorn pride in discovery, learning and community.
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.
Advancing the Vision of Health Care
Simone and Tench Coxe gift $100 million to UT Medical Center
National Powerhouse
The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is redefining what’s possible and doing what once was unimaginable.