UT Austin
Industry
Engagement

Our Mission

The UT Austin Industry Engagement (IE) team is a service and advancement unit supported by the Office of Academic Affairs in the Executive Vice President and Provost office, and the University Development Office.  The IE team is dedicated to equipping, enabling, and coordinating UT campus units to create meaningful connections with corporations. Our mission is to facilitate efforts in our community to build relationships with industry leaders that enable us to secure essential resources and donations that advance student recruitment, cutting-edge research, and enriching academic experiences. The team aligns itself with key strategic priorities to drive innovation and excellence across the University.

Meet the Team
Kelsey Evans
Kelsey Evans
Executive Director, Industry Engagement
Wendy Elder
Wendy Elder
Senior Director of Corporate Strategy
Ana Navarro Ovitt
Director of Industry Engagement
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Beth Beagles
Director of Industry Engagement
Patrick Ratliff
Patrick Ratliff
Director of Industry Engagement
Crystal Aguilar Marshall
Crystal Aguilar-Marshall
Program Coordinator, Industry Engagement Lead
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Madison Kuther
Associate Director of Industry Engagement

Emily Villarreal
Emily Villarreal
Development Specialist
Malena Andres
Malena Andres
Development Specialist

Recruitment

The Industry Engagement team can connect you with 51,000 students across UT’s 18 top-ranked colleges and schools. We can help you navigate opportunities for student engagement including academic competitions, freshman research streams, guest speaker visits and career fairs.

Research

UT is a global research powerhouse housing more than 3,000 dedicated researchers. Let us help you navigate partnership opportunities including undergraduate research, capstone projects, faculty research, industry affiliate programs and sponsored research.

Sponsorships

Your company has made a commitment to industry citizenship that touches lives around the world. Together, let’s map strategic investments that can showcase your brand and align with your vision for impact.

Campus Visits

Come to the Forty Acres to meet the faculty and students who will drive your business. The Industry Engagement team can craft your custom visit. Let us know your goals and objectives, and we will connect you with the the right minds to deepen our partnership.