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The Office of Public Affairs serves as a liaison between the University of Texas System and members of the news media and the general public. The office provides executive communication and news and public information services for the UT System Board of Regents and the UT System executive offices.


UT System News

Sandra K. Woodley Appointed Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives

February 8, 2010

AUSTIN – Sandra K. Woodley, chief financial officer for the Arizona Board of Regents, has been appointed vice chancellor for strategic initiatives for The University of Texas System, effective March 1. Read the release

 

UT System Regents Approve Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree for UT El Paso

February 5, 2010

DALLAS – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Feb. 5) approved a new doctoral degree program in physical therapy (DPT) for UT El Paso. The proposed program still must be approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Read the release

 

William P. and Rita Clements receive highest distinction from UT System Regents

February 5, 2010

DALLAS – For decades, former Texas Gov. William P. Clements and his wife, Rita, selflessly gave their time, energy and resources to promote excellence within The University of Texas System. On Thursday (Feb. 4), the two were honored in Dallas as the 22nd and 23rd recipients of the UT System’s highest distinction: the Santa Rita Award. Read the release

 

UT System Institutions Awarded $39.6 Million for Cancer Research Projects

January 25, 2010

AUSTIN – Six institutions within The University of Texas System have been awarded nearly $40 million for cancer research projects under a statewide initiative aimed at finding cures and discovering treatments for the deadly disease. Read the release


UT System Awards New Round of Commercialization Grants

January 12, 2010

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System today (Jan. 12) announced awards totaling $394,000 to commercialize technologies developed at eight UT System institutions. Read the release


Regents Adopt Recommendation to Retain UT Austin Brackenridge Field Lab

December 22, 2009

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously adopted a recommendation that would retain The University of Texas at Austin’s biological field laboratory on land in West Austin known as the Brackenridge Tract. Read the advisory


UT System Institutions to offer Fast-Track Bachelor’s Degrees

December 16, 2009

AUSTIN – A new online program that will allow former college students who didn’t graduate a chance to complete their bachelor’s degrees in a fast-track format from three University of Texas System institutions will launch in fall 2010. Read the release

 

Regents Approve $21 million for Faculty Enhancement at UT Austin

December 10, 2009

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved $21 million for faculty enhancement at UT Austin. Read the release

 

UT System Regents Approve $5 Million to Recruit Health Research Scholars

December 9, 2009

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Dec. 9) authorized $5 million to establish a matching fund program to help recruit the country’s top faculty researchers to UT System health institutions. Read the release

 

Nelsen Named President of UT Pan American

November 11, 2009

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Nov. 11) appointed Robert S. Nelsen president of The University of Texas – Pan American. Read the release

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Seton Family of Hospitals, UT System Approve Affiliation Agreement
Collaboration Will Expand Graduate Medical Education, Medical Research and Increase Access to Healthcare in Central Texas

October 12, 2009

AUSTIN — The University of Texas System Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of the Seton Family of Hospitals have approved the creation of a new partnership with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, one of the nation’s premier medical schools. Read the release

 

Panel Named to Explore Possible Merger of UTSA,
UT Health Science Center – San Antonio

October 12, 2009

AUSTIN – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (Oct. 12) named a special advisory group to conduct a feasibility study of a possible merger between the University of Texas at San Antonio and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Read the release

 

Regents Authorize $10 Million Fund to Boost UT System’s Emerging Research Institutions

October 12, 2009

AUSTIN – Regents today (Oct. 12) authorized the creation of a $10 million fund to enhance infrastructure at four University of Texas System institutions considered to be among the state’s emerging research universities. Read the release

 

UT System Competitiveness Initiative Bolsters National Research Capacity,
Recruits and Retains the Best Faculty

July 8, 2009

Since it was launched in 2006, a $2.56 billion program to boost the competitive advantage of University of Texas System institutions has led to the completion of more than a quarter of its projects, addition or renovation of more than 800,000 square feet of space and the hiring of 89 top-flight faculty members.  Ultimately, these investments will benefit students spread across the UT System for future generations. Read the release

 

Brackenridge Tract Conceptual Master Plans Unveiled

June 18, 2009

AUSTIN – Two conceptual master plans for the redevelopment of the Brackenridge Tract were presented to The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (June 18) at a special called meeting.  The regents will not take formal action with regard to the plans for several months, or even years, as the Board considers the conceptual plans and invites the general public to submit comments. Read the release

 

Chancellor Announces UT Systemwide Flexible Hiring Freeze; Recommends Senior Executive Compensation Freeze

February 10, 2009

AUSTIN – University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., today (Feb. 10) announced a systemwide flexible hiring freeze for non-faculty positions and plans to recommend to the UT System Board of Regents a freeze of senior executive salaries at all 15 academic and health institutions and the UT System Administration. Read the release

 

 

 
Spotlight

Reaching New Heights

The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Texas at El Paso, The University of Texas at San Antonio and three additional public universities in Texas are on the path to achieving national recognition as centers of research excellence.

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Good Medicine

Crucial errors during medical treatment have always been much more common than believed. But working as a system, UT institutions are pioneering programs and initiatives that lead the way in making health care more efficient and more effective for everyone.
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Future Forward

Since 2006, Research Superiority Acquisition awards from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund have been helping UT System institutions recruit world-renowned researchers and scientists on the leading edge of their fields and on the brink of new discoveries that may one day change the quality of all of our lives.

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