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AUSTIN, Texas – The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded ten University of Texas institutions a total of 30 grants from CPRIT's May 2026 funding round.

The Archer Center marked its 25th anniversary in spring 2026, commemorating a quarter‑century of preparing students from University of Texas institutions for leadership and careers in public service. The anniversary was marked with a major celebration at the Library of Congress over the weekend, as well as alumni homecoming activities in Washington, D.C. 

AUSTIN – January 9, 2026. The University of Texas System and NASA's Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that will expand opportunities for research collaboration, workforce development, and educational engagement in support of space exploration and national security.

The University of Texas System’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers, the only system-wide university teaching academy in the United States, has inducted eight new faculty members. The new fellows join other outstanding faculty members from UT academic institutions working to enhance teaching excellence, promote innovation, and share educational initiatives across the UT System and the state of Texas.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has presented The University of Texas System Chancellor John M. Zerwas, MD, with its Distinguished Service Award—the Society’s highest honor recognizing members who have made transformative contributions to the field of anesthesiology.
The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4), an initiative of The University of Texas System, today announced a new round of grant awards totaling $18,000,000 to fund groundbreaking trauma research and product development across UT institutions.
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has announced 12 recipients of the 2025 Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards. The honorees – faculty from UT academic and health institutions – were selected for their extraordinary classroom presence and innovative teaching methods.