Across The University of Texas System, generous alumni, friends and supporters have established endowed gifts that are transforming students’ lives, supporting groundbreaking research and advancing unparalleled excellence in academic programs. An endowment is a long-term investment in the UT System — a gift that grows over time, providing benefits year after year, generation after generation. Each endowment is as unique as the individual who created it. You'll find a number of those stories here — stories of generosity, service and lasting vision.