What Starts Here
On A Course for Mars
UT aerospace engineering student is breaking down barriers and making her dreams come true.
What starts here changes the world — and that starts with generous donors. Read more about the students, faculty and programs changing the world with your support.
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Changing the Cancer Equation
UT partnership integrates emerging disciplines of computational oncology and machine learning to transform the future of cancer care.
Engaging the Senses
Karl and Nelda Buckman’s gift supports new collaboration space for immersive art in the College of Fine Arts.
Kendra Scott Supports Future Women Business Leaders
This new investment will help thousands of women pursue their business aspirations.
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DJ Green and Professor Larry Speck
An Air Force veteran and first-generation college student receives a life-changing opportunity when he’s admitted to The University of Texas at Austin.
World’s Best Faculty
Giving Back to the Future
A transformative gift from UT alumnus J. Mike Walker gives students and faculty in UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering an extraordinary opportunity to become leaders and change the world.
A Unique Approach to Brain Health
UT is advancing knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and other neurodegenerative conditions with the financial support of Jim and Miriam Mulva.
Energizing Innovation
Jeff and Mindy Hildebrand’s investment in petroleum and geosystems engineering has made a world-changing impact on students, faculty and research at UT.
The Patton Challenge
With a world-changing gift of $20 million and an inspired plan to raise even more money, Bobby and Sherri Patton have had an impact on lives, both on the Forty Acres and far beyond.
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Leaders of Tomorrow
World’s Best Faculty
Health Transformation
Vibrant Future
Texas Leader Magazine
Law, Love and Legacy
UT Professors Louise and Steven Weinberg found the perfect home at The University of Texas at Austin.
Latest Stories
From the President
The public phase of UT Austin’s What Starts Here campaign — the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of higher education in Texas — launched on March 4 and 5.
Solving the Cancer Equation
Dheeraj and Swapna Pandey support UT’s partnership in personalized cancer care.
Space to Explore
Within UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering, students can venture into a variety of exciting projects.
Eye on the Future
The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, part of UT Health Austin and Dell Medical School, provides Texans with unparalleled ophthalmological care.
Breaking New Ground in Energy
A gift from Gary L. Thomas supports UT Austin’s reputation as a global leader in energy education.
Gift Announcements
Investment Will Advance Opportunities for Black Male Students at UT and Increase Student Support
Tito’s Invests in Student-Athletes
Street Medicine Initiatives Find New Champion
Grant to Hogg Foundation Supports Youth of Color and Mental Health
Hogg Foundation receives $1.1 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance mental health and well-being for youth of color and their families
Changing the World for People Who Stutter
Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research will expand vision and work of Dr. Courtney Byrd.
First Distinguished Professorship Established at School of Nursing
Investment will help recruit top research faculty and enhance nursing education.