Messages & Speeches

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Keeping Longhorns safe is our top priority. As the world shifts and evolves, campus safety needs become broader and more complex. The University of Texas…

Dear Longhorns, Welcome back. The spring semester is a perfect time to grow. You had a chance to rest and reflect on what you accomplished in the fall. Now you can…

I am pleased to share that I have permanently appointed Katie Brock as Vice President of Operations after serving as Interim Vice President since February. Katie is a trusted leader…

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to introduce the Texas Statement on Academic Integrity, a visionary statement on the importance of academic freedom and its responsible exercise in teaching…

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am excited to announce a world-class group of 14 faculty members who will serve as the inaugural President’s Faculty Advisory Board. This esteemed group of…

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Teaching an excellent core curriculum is one of the most fundamental public services of our University. Our students are entering a complex and challenging world.…

Dear UT Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce a new initiative, inspired by conversations with faculty, that reaffirms our commitment to the enduring values of academic freedom and…

Dear Colleagues, Our faculty members are at the heart of our academic mission. As world-class teachers and researchers dedicated to our University and state, faculty play an indispensable role in…

Dear Longhorns, Welcome back. There is nothing like the start of another school year. You can feel the energy from the collective optimism, excitement, and infinite potential. That certainly was…

Dear Longhorns, The University of Texas at Austin transforms lives. It certainly has for me. Growing up in the shadow of the Tower, attending as a student alongside my wife,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Dear Colleagues, I am extremely pleased to announce that Katie Brock will serve as our University’s Interim Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. As Deputy Vice President and…

Dear UT Community, The University of Texas at Austin is special. We are a flagship university in a great state with global reach, continuously delivering on our core mission to…

Following the recommendation of Chairman Kevin P. Eltife and the UT System Board of Regents, Chancellor James B. Milliken named James E. Davis as interim president of The University of…