2023
It was a banner year for collaboration, innovation and transformation across UT academic and health institutions. Often combining strengths to drive progress, explore some of our most memorable moments.

 

UT Arlington

Reaffirmed its No. 1 ranking by Military Times as the top university in the nation for its commitment to military service members and veterans.

 

UT Austin

The UT System Regents announced plans to build a world-class academic medical center for education, research and care on the site of UT Austin's Erwin Center. The UT Medical Center will include new UT Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center hospitals.

 

UT Dallas

Unveiled the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, a unique combination of disciplines to expand the imagination through artistic study and practice.

 

UT El Paso

Recognized as a best value among colleges and universities in Texas and as the state’s leader for upward social mobility, quite a combo for a Carnegie R1 institution.

 

UT Health Science Center at Houston

Ranked the best in Texas, the Cizik School of Nursing’s undergraduate program is in the top 2.5% of nursing schools per U.S. News & World Report for 2024

 

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

Pioneered a degree program intertwining medicine and artificial intelligence in alliance with UT San Antonio is another example of always being on the cutting-edge.

 

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Topped the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 “Best Hospitals” rankings as the undisputed national leader for cancer care once again, and it will soon bring its expertise to Austin.

 

UT Medical Branch

Welcomed new President Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, who’s vision and energy will build upon our state's first medical school’s legacy in patient care, education, research and innovation.

 

UT Permian Basin

Celebrated its 50th anniversary as the West Texas institution officially opened for classes on Sept. 4, 1973, becoming an invaluable pillar of education, innovation and community.

 

UT Rio Grande Valley

Recognized as the No. 1 university in Texas based on Washington Monthly magazine’s real-world rankings system, proving that the “Future of Texas” is taking shape at UT Rio Grande Valley.

 

UT San Antonio

Aligned its National Security Collaboration Center with its School of Data Science at the state-of-the-art San Pedro I facility in downtown, emphasizing its rise as a national cybersecurity leader.

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Joined the elite Honor Roll of the nation’s top 20 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings, with Clements University Hospital taking No. 1 in Texas.

 

Stephen F. Austin University

Became the UT System’s 14th institution on Sept. 1 and two weeks later celebrated its 100th birthday with a four-day event that included a nine-foot class ring statue. Welcome to the family!

 

UT Tyler

Opened the UT Tyler School of Medicine, becoming the UT System’s seventh medical school — and only one in East Texas — and celebrated its inaugural White Coat Ceremony.