Texas Leader Magazine
Chain Reaction
UT graduates Van and Thomas Truskett are now staff and faculty, giving them a deep understanding of how donors make a difference to scholarly pursuits.
Summer 2023
From the President
Achieving milestones is an excellent moment to look forward and set goals for the future.
Summer 2023 Spotlight
Alumni share favorite UT memories and why they support the Forty Acres
A Place to Call Home
Bjorn Billhardt decided to be a Longhorn after he came to the Austin area in the ’80s as a teenager on a foreign exchange program.
A Prescription for Success
Marissa Schlaifer sees philanthropy as an obligation more than an opportunity. Her gift will open many doors for students in the College of Pharmacy.
In My Own Words: An Extraordinary Life
Terry Lord’s incredible career started with a degree from the School of Law and a passion to make a difference.
A Century of Caring
The Umstattd family’s UT connection began with their grandfathers, who both were professors. With a gift to Dell Medical School in honor of their father, the Umstattds are securing their Longhorn legacy.
The Texas Leader illustrates how UT supporters are changing the world through philanthropy and careful estate planning. By investing in students and their futures, research that leads to new discoveries, and opportunities to transform major industries for the benefit of society, these contributions make a difference every day on campus and across the globe.
Spreading Sunshine
Susana Alemán sows bright futures.
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A Meeting of Minds
Friendship among faculty on the Forty Acres
From the President
Far beyond the Forty Acres, Longhorns remain part of a life-long community.
Making Room at the Table
Preston Lee’s gift to the LBJ School of Public Affairs creates space for diverse voices.
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