Messages &
Speeches

The Inauguration and Investiture of James E. Davis, the 31st President of The University of Texas at Austin, will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

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 responsibility, and our shared calling to present our students with intellectually honest discussions of broad and varied perspectives in the…

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 our success. And the guidance and advice they provide — to me, our deans, and our other senior leaders —…