Messages &
Speeches

Dear Staff and Faculty, Research is foundational to how The University of Texas at Austin delivers our mission. It is how we discover new knowledge, spark innovation, and solve great challenges. The research that happens here drives economic growth across our state and nation. It makes our lives and the…

Dear Staff and Faculty, The University of Texas at Austin has an extraordinary history and mission. This calls for clarity and intention in how we tell our story. The Vice President for Communications and Brand Strategy is a cabinet-level role responsible for leading campus-wide communications and shaping a unified voice…

Dear Longhorn Nation, There are moments in our University’s history when Longhorns have changed the course of our future. Today is one of those moments. We are taking a bold step forward. Earlier this afternoon, sitting alongside Susan and Michael Dell, Governor Greg Abbott, Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife,…

Today, it was confirmed that among those who lost their lives is one UT student. A child of loving parents. A loyal friend to many. A Longhorn preparing to change the world. It is devastating, and I know all of us are grieved by this horrible news and we will remember her.

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.

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…