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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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The Inauguration and Investiture
of the 31st President

James E. Davis

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.


Texas Statement on Academic Integrity: Academic Freedom and Its Responsibilities

The Faculty Working Group on Academic Integrity—comprised of esteemed faculty members from a wide range of academic units —worked tirelessly and collaboratively to develop a statement that defines our character as a flagship university and affirms our duty to teach with academic honesty.

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    A Message from President Davis

    Dear Longhorns, Today is a difficult day for our city and the University. We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred early this morning in downtown Austin. Our prayers are with the victims and all those impacted, including members of our Longhorn family, and my heart goes out to…

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    A New School of Computing Within the College of Natural Sciences

    Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The power of computing and how we organize and use information enables us to solve our world’s greatest challenges. In our continued efforts to organize ourselves in thoughtful and effective ways that serve students and fulfill our mission, The University of Texas at Austin is…

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    Changes to Departmental Structure in the College of Liberal Arts

    Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing all of our students access to a world-class education. That includes providing students with meaningful opportunities to engage with outstanding faculty and to pursue fields of study within a robust and vibrant student community. How…

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