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“Our students are entering a critical and divisive world. We must prepare them to have wisdom. We must prepare them to understand truth, beauty, and goodness – foundational principles that are the promise of the arts and humanities.”

-James E. Davis, President

Jim Davis at the podium during his inauguration
Jim Davis at the podium during his inauguration

“Our students are entering a critical and divisive world. We must prepare them to have wisdom. We must prepare them to understand truth, beauty, and goodness – foundational principles that are the promise of the arts and humanities.”

-James E. Davis, President

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Jim Davis is the 31st President of The University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and as Vice President for Legal Affairs and Business Strategies.


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  • Message

    Introducing the Texas Statement on Academic Integrity

    Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to introduce the Texas Statement on Academic Integrity, a visionary statement on the importance of academic freedom and its responsible exercise in teaching at The University of Texas at Austin. The Faculty Working Group on Academic Integrity — established…

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    Announcing the President’s Faculty Advisory Board

    Dear Faculty and Staff, I am excited to announce a world-class group of 14 faculty members who will serve as the inaugural President’s Faculty Advisory Board. This esteemed group of professors brings a broad range of expertise and perspectives, a strong commitment to the University’s mission, and an abiding ethos…

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  • Speech

    Investiture and State of the University Address

    The Inauguration and Investiture of James E. Davis, the Thirty-First President of The University of Texas at Austin. President Davis shares his vision for the university in five parts. Our greatest days are ahead of us.

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