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UT graduates Van and Thomas Truskett

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

From the President

Achieving milestones is an excellent moment to look forward and set goals for the future.

A Place to Call Home

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

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.

A Century of Caring

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.

Texas Leader Summer 2023 Cover

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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From the President

From the President

Far beyond the Forty Acres, Longhorns remain part of a life-long community.

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