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International Board of Advisors

Members of the International Board of Advisors gather on campus and around the world to explore, develop and support UT’s global education, research and engagement efforts.
Members of the International Board of Advisors gather on campus and around the world to explore, develop and support UT’s global education, research and engagement efforts.

“As one of the world’s elite research universities, UT must embrace a global perspective so that we can best respond to our current and future challenges. That perspective is also invaluable as we seek new opportunities for our students, faculty and society. The International Board of Advisors plays an integral role in guiding and supporting the University’s mission to lead on a global scale.”

–President Jay Hartzell

The University of Texas at Austin’s International Board of Advisors provides advice, support and direction to the University’s president and leaders, strengthens and enhances UT’s global visibility, and supports its aspiration to become the world’s highest-impact public research university.

The IBA comprises a diverse group of dedicated alumni and friends who are strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers, subject experts and philanthropists from varied professional backgrounds, each with the vision of expanding UT’s international reach and bringing more of the world to UT.

In their roles as advisors, ambassadors and philanthropists, IBA members advance the University’s mission by leveraging connections, building networks for University programs abroad, providing philanthropic support and engaging with faculty, students, alumni and other interested individuals and organizations in their regions.

IBA members focus their efforts in UT’s research focus areas of Health and Well-Being, Energy and Environment, and Technology and Society. Here, members use VR to pilot cars with assistance from Texas Robotics students and faculty
IBA members focus their efforts in UT’s research focus areas of Health and Well-Being, Energy and Environment, and Technology and Society. Here, members use VR to pilot cars with assistance from Texas Robotics students and faculty.

Contact Us

Richard Flores

Deputy to the President for Academic Strategies
flores@austin.utexas.edu

Megan Breeland

Director of Volunteer Leadership
megan.breeland@austin.utexas.edu

IBA members individually and collectively:

Advise and support presidential and University efforts to advance UT’s mission, reputation and global impact.

Promote global opportunities for teaching and research innovation through collaborations, connections and partnerships with peer universities and global and local partners.

Represent and advocate for UT among international networks, advancing global awareness and engagement among peers, partners, alumni and other friends of the University.

Participate in and encourage private philanthropy that supports the president’s vision for global impact, achieves strategic plan priorities and fulfills the University’s mission.

IBA Signature Program

UT President Fenves with President's Award for Global Learning students

President’s Award for Global Learning

The President’s Award for Global Learning is a transformative interdisciplinary experience for teams of UT students and faculty made possible through investment from the International Board of Advisors.

Overview of the President’s Award for Global Learning >

Global Engagement Report

Global-Engagement-2020-22 report cover

Global Engagement Report

The Global Engagement Report offers a look at UT’s impact through global education, innovation and service.

Program Highlight

A female longhorn wearing a Take the World by the Horns t-shirt stands on the edge of a precipice looking out over an expansive view of mountains and the ocean

Take the World by the Horns

A Texas Global signature program offers new Longhorns an academic adventure abroad in their first year.