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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

State of the University Address

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00 p.m. CST

State of the University Address

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00 p.m. CST

UT President Jim Davis smiling

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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