Fall/Winter 2024
Texas Leader Magazine
Changing the world through philanthropy
Fall/Winter 2024
Texas Leader Magazine
Changing the world through philanthropy
Cheering Them On
Lisa Hannusch and Lisa Richardson both put their whole heart into UT with their gifts to women’s sports.
Fall/Winter 2024
Philanthropic Philosophies
Louise Richman and Dennis Griffith developed an action plan to reach their philanthropic goals.
From the Ground Up
Opportunities for environmental research and discoveries await at the Hill Country Field Station, a world-changing gift from the Winn Family Foundation.
Finding Allies
With their gift to Dell Medical School, Bob and Kathy Smith are helping UT researchers explore new options for cancer treatment.
A Shared Gift
Sona and Jerry Nast show their Longhorn pride by creating two endowed scholarships.
Texas Leader Spotlight
Meet University of Texas at Austin alumni and friends who are changing the world through philanthropy and careful estate planning.
From the President
As another academic year begins, I love to see everyone back on campus.
Through careful estate planning, UT supporters are investing in students and their futures, research that leads to new discoveries, and opportunities to transform major industries for the benefit of society. In Texas Leader, you’ll read how these contributions make a difference every day — on campus and across the globe.
Body of Work
The unique gifts of powerlifters Jan and Terry Todd add a lot of weight to the world of sport culture.
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All for Opera
Girvice Archer’s 20,000+ pieces of opera memorabilia now enrich the Harry Ransom Center’s cultural archives.
Meant to Be
Terry and Lee Anne Box’s gift of documentary prints is a significant addition to the Dolph Briscoe Center of American History’s photography collection.
Legendary Lady Longhorn
Betty Grubbs, lifelong champion of Texas Athletics, has given UT a gift worth cheering about.
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