Texas Leader Magazine

Chosen Family

The Forty Acres inspire lasting friendships and great generosity. The Hartmans and Keys, all UT alumni, have created endowed scholarships for future Longhorns.

Fall 2021

Fall 2021 Spotlight

Alumni from the School of Architecture, McCombs School of Business and Jackson School of Geosciences share favorite UT memories and why they support the Forty Acres.

The Heart of Health Care

Alumna Kim Chapman and spouse Jeff establish a scholarship, fellowship and an estate gift to support UT Austin’s nationally ranked School of Nursing.

Dreams Accomplished

The Petterson Family’s endowed scholarships in both nursing and computer science through the Texas Challenge program support future generations of Longhorns.

For My Father

Honoring his father’s WWII Army Air Corps service, UT alum Ed Clendenin and wife Pat establish an endowed graduate internship for the Briscoe Center for American History.

Bridging Cultures

Following a 38-year career at UT Austin, librarian Ann Hartness is honored with a reading room in her name at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection.

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.

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