Longhorn
Loyal

You Make UT Great

What starts here changes the world. What starts here starts with you.

Longhorn Loyal recognizes The University of Texas at Austin’s most dedicated supporters. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends who have made gifts in each of the three most recent fiscal years (between Sept. 1–Aug. 31) receive a membership to honor their loyalty and recognize their giving leadership. Longhorn Loyal members have collectively given more than $2 billion to UT in the last half century — an incredible show of support that is helping UT become the world’s highest-impact public research university.

Thank you for your loyalty.

Pat Hyek, B.A. ’82
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When our parents passed away, we wanted to honor their legacy, give back to our rural Texas community and enable others to have the opportunities we had for a college education unencumbered by debt. Establishing scholarships at UT allowed us to help students find their passions and attend one of the best universities in the world while reducing the stresses associated with college affordability.”

Pat Hyek, B.A. ’82 (Pat’s parents Ben and Dorothy Hyek shown)

Longhorn Loyal 35+

Pat Hyek, B.A. ’82
Vishnu Kandadai, M.S. ’96
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Being a member of Longhorn Loyal is important to me because UT was there for me in my time of need and helped make me the person that I am today. I believe strongly in paying it forward and helping the next generation of Longhorns achieve their dreams.”

Vishnu Kandadai, M.S. ’96

Longhorn Loyal 25+

Laura Mafrige, B.J. ’86
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I am honored to give back to UT and show appreciation for the great education I and many of my family members received there. It’s a joy to be a part of a University that continues to make a positive impact on the world.”

Laura Mafrige, B.J. ’86

Longhorn Loyal 10+

Laura Mafrige, B.J. ’86

Have questions about Longhorn Loyal?

How do I become a member of Longhorn Loyal?

Make a gift of any size to The University of Texas at Austin for three consecutive fiscal years (Sept. 1 –Aug. 31) to automatically receive membership in Longhorn Loyal.

What are the membership tiers?
Longhorn Loyal membership tiers represent your total years of giving.

  • 3+ years of giving
  • 5+ years of giving
  • 10+ years of giving
  • 15+ years of giving
  • 20+ years of giving
  • 25+ years of giving
  • 30+ years of giving
  • 40+ years of giving
What do I receive as a Longhorn Loyal member?

You will receive a special membership communication each year and a membership tier decal.

What happens if I miss a year?

If you miss a fiscal year of giving, your membership in Longhorn Loyal will lapse. Simply make a gift during the following three fiscal years to restart your membership and be welcomed back at the tier that reflects your total years of giving.

Which gifts count toward my membership?

Most gifts to any college, school, program, center, institute or group at The University of Texas at Austin will establish or sustain your membership in Longhorn Loyal. While membership gifts or pledges cannot be counted toward your membership, pledge payments are.

How do I contact you?
If you have questions about your giving or Longhorn Loyal, please contact our Donor Relations team at donorrelations@austin.utexas.edu.