Dear UT Faculty, Staff and Students, I am excited to announce that Dr. William “Will” Inboden, a distinguished teacher and scholar who has served in multiple leadership positions across higher education and government, will be the new Executive Vice President and Provost of UT Austin, effective Aug. 1. He will…

Dear UT Faculty and Staff, For more than a century, our University’s sustained excellence in research has produced unmatched innovation and life-changing benefit to people across Texas and around the world. From AI, to energy, to health care and much more, The University of Texas at Austin remains committed to…

Dear UT Faculty and Staff, The Texas Legislature is on the verge of passing Senate Bill 37, so we will begin planning changes to be ready for the fall semester. SB 37 will enact several changes to the governance and academic operations of Texas public universities and colleges that go…

Dear UT Students, Faculty and Staff, I am excited to announce that John Dalton, who has served in numerous leadership roles over 25 years at our University, will become Vice President for Student Affairs on June 16. I am grateful that he has accepted this opportunity to serve, and I…

Dear UT Students, Faculty and Staff, Dr. David Vanden Bout has been a steady, trusted presence during his time as Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, and I am grateful for his service and partnership. David has chosen to return to his role as Dean of the College of Natural…

Dear Students, Congratulations on reaching the end of spring classes. I want to wish you well with final exams and thank you for the insight and experiences you have shared with me during my first couple of months as Interim President. Talking with students across campus has quickly become one…