The Inauguration and
Investiture of the 31st President
James E. Davis
Wednesday, October 22, 2025,
4 p.m. CST

President James E. Davis
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
Preparing Students for Leadership and Citizenship — The New Core Curriculum Task Force
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Teaching an excellent core curriculum is one of the most fundamental public services of our University. Our students are entering a complex and challenging world. We must prepare them to have wisdom to be ready to lead, ready to be great citizens, and ready to…
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Speech
2025 Investiture and State of the University Address
The Inauguration and Investiture of James E. Davis, the 31st President of The University of Texas at Austin, will take place on Wednesday, October 22.
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Message
Building Character and Trust — A Faculty Working Group on Academic Integrity
Dear UT Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce a new initiative, inspired by conversations with faculty, that reaffirms our commitment to the enduring values of academic freedom and responsibility, and our shared calling to present our students with intellectually honest discussions of broad and varied perspectives in the…
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