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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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
101 Semesters In and Out of the Studio
Professor’s gift will transform urban design at UT.
Smart Windows on the World
UT professor develops new material that when applied to windows can reduce need for air conditioning during hot Texas summers.
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The Hearts and Minds Behind AI
Alumni seek better world through artificial intelligence research at UT.
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Heroes Off the Field
Cory and Priscilla Redding support future educators and health science leaders.
Out of the Classroom, Into the Public Arena
Public affairs student believes in the power of education and plans to change the world by changing public policy.
Sea Change
UT’s Marine Science Institute, three years after Harvey.
Kendra Scott Supports Future Women Entrepreneurs
Kendra Scott’s investment paves the way for female leaders.
Longhorn Nation Steps Up for Students in a Record-Breaking Effort
Thousands of UT alumni and friends support students in need.
Gift Announcements
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.
Luci Baines Johnson, Ian Turpin Support Gerontology, COVID-19 Care
Gift honors the Texas Nursing graduates who cared for their mothers.