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Brain research advances through collaboration. 💡🤝 The 2026 University of Texas Systemwide Brain Research Summit brings together scientists, clinicians, and health care leaders in Austin, Nov. 5–6, to explore the latest research on the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Early registration is open through July 10. ⤵️ cms.utsystem.edu/offices/hea…
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Happy Birthday, @UTAustin!🤘140 years young today!
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BREAKING: UT System Board of Regents announces plan to integrate @UTSA and @UTHealthSA into one premier global university to best serve Texas and the nation. utsystem.edu/news/2024/08/22…
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Congrats to @UT_Dallas, the youngest institution and third overall in Texas to become eligible for support from the state's National Research University Fund. This is a tremendous milestone!
Milestone Reached: #UTDallas Qualifies for State’s ‘Tier One’ Fund utd.edu/t/4093
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.@GovAbbott has announced his intent to appoint Patrick Ojeaga, @UTRGVSOM student, as the next UT System student regent. Ojeaga was a student-athlete @UTAustin before returning home to the Rio Grande Valley to attend medical school. #UTinServicetoTexas gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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The University of Texas System rises to No. 4 on @Reuters’ ranking of the world’s most innovative universities. reuters.com/most-innovative-…
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JUST IN! UT Board of Regents invest additional $35M in Promise Plus endowment to raise family income threshold to $100K, covering tuition and fees for countless Texans. Our promise remains: Investing in futures, lowering student debt and creating real opportunity. #UTRegentsMeet #PromisePlus utsystem.edu/news/2024/11/20…
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UT System football teams went 4-0 this weekend! @UTAustin vs ND 50-47 @UTEP vs NM St 38-22 @UTSA vs Alabama St 26-13 @UTPB vs Sul Ross 27-6
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Texas stands with Orlando. See how UT institutions have paid tribute: storify.com/UT_System/ut-ins… #OrlandoUnited
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The UT System Regents have authorized @jbmilliken to lead next steps in affiliating with @SFASU. To honor SFA, the Chancellor wore a purple tie to a UT System event this afternoon and drew resounding applause from 500+ employees from UT institutions upon sharing today's big news.
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The first investment in @SFASU by The UT System Board of Regents will ensure a greater number of students have access to the high-quality education they deserve with the opportunity to attend SFA tuition-free in the fall. Read the release. bit.ly/3X0RsJC
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We are profoundly grateful to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett for their $80 million gift to @UTSA and @UTRGV. This historic gift recognizes and furthers the commitment of these two UT institutions to student success, educational equity and prosperity for all Texans.
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The epic @UTHealthSA and @UTSA merger brings with it a $2.2B budget, $467M research expenditures, and $1.1B endowment. #txlege @PresidentEighmy @Menendez4Texas @RolandForTexas @DiegoBernalTX @TMFtx utsanantoniotogether.org/
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Not one but TWO UT institutions made it to the final four of the Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship! Congrats to @UT_Dallas and @utrgv! The other top four teams are Harvard and Webster. ♟🏆
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A profound moment for the UT System as we work to create a world-class university for San Antonio, for Texas and for the nation. utsanantoniotogether.org/
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Remembering Diana Natalicio, @UTEP’s president for 31 years and one of our nation’s most respected and beloved leaders in higher education. We join the entire UTEP family in mourning the loss of an irreplaceable icon. utsystem.edu/diana-natalicio
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(1/5) UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife issues statement on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀: At its July 2020 meeting, The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously supported @UTAustin President Jay Hartzell’s announcement that The Eyes of Texas
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In our final UT Year in Review, we look back with great admiration on all that UT institutions accomplished and mark a very special moment in November when @SFASU accepted our invitation to join UT System. Excited for what 2023 has in store! bit.ly/3Vi4fGW #HappyNewYear
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.@usnews released its Top Public Schools list, with @UTAustin and @UT_Dallas ranking #1 and #3 in Texas, respectively. Nationally, UT Austin is #10, UTD is #72, @utarlington and @utrgv are #156 Read: bit.ly/3EQSjUj
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With heavy hearts, the UT System mourns the victims of Monday night’s tragic shooting at @michiganstateu. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the fallen students and thoughts of hope and peace to the entire MSU community.
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Way to go @UTAustin @TexasLonghorns 🤘
For the 3rd time in 4 years the @TexasLonghorns, led by athletic director @_delconte, have won the Directors’ Cup, awarded to the top athletic department in the country. Led by championships from @TexasVolleyball and @TexasRowing. Graphic: @UTFootballEdits
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Today, the @SFASU Board of Regents announced the university’s intention to join the UT System, pending formal approval by the UT System Board of Regents, the Texas State Legislature and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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We 🫶 seeing a UT institution trend! All 👀 on @UTSA, @UTSAAthletics, @American_Conf! #UTSA #BirdsUp
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UT is #TexasStrong See how University of Texas institutions are supporting those impacted by #HurricaneHarvey: storify.com/UT_System/ut-ins…
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“I am excited and honored to join the UT System team. I know firsthand the value of a UT education," said Julia Jeffrey Rathgeber, who has been appointed the UT System Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations, effective February 1. Read the announcement. utsystem.edu/news/2024/01/29…
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(5/5) To be clear, the UT System Board of Regents stands unequivocally and unanimously in support of President Hartzell’s announcement that The Eyes of Texas is, and will remain, the official school song.
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.@gregfenves and @billmcraven take the field at DKR with friends and colleagues from the Texas Capitol. #TXHouseFootball
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Thanks to UT institutions, Texans have access to COVID-19 tests and the state is better equipped to battle a pandemic. #UTinServicetoTexas (stats as of May 11) @utrgv @UTHealth @UTHealthSA @UTHealthTyler @MDAndersonNews @UTMBHealth @UTSWNews
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Wow!! If Texas were a country, it would be sixth in the world for Olympic medals... with UT athletes leading the charge! We're so proud of these @UTAustin, @UTArlington, @UTHealthHouston students and alums! #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #TexasPride sacurrent.com/arts/if-texas-…
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It’s official! Legislation that will allow @SFASU to officially join The University of Texas System has been passed by both the House and Senate, and is now headed to the Governor to be signed into law. #UTStrength #AxeEm
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UT System Regents today agreed to assume management and control of @SFASU, which will officially become UT's 14th institution on 9/1. Chairman @KevinEltife and Chancellor @jbmilliken thanked SFA's board for its role in this union and @senatornichols for the legislative support.
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#NobelPrize winner & cancer research pioneer Jim Allison is celebrated by not one but two UT institutions. He received degrees from @UTAustin and is now chair of immunology @MDAndersonNews. He visited w/ presidents of both institutions at today's Board of Regents meeting. #AllUT
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Congratulations Roadrunners! #BirdsUp
No, you weren’t dreaming. Introducing your Conference USA West Division Champions! 🏆 #UTSA #BirdsUp #210TriangleOfToughness @UTSAFtbl
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Statement from Chancellor @billmcraven on Presidential Executive Order: utsystem.edu/news/2017/01/30…
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The UT System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name Dr. Melina R. Kibbe as the sole finalist for the next presidency at @UTHealthHouston. Read the release. utsystem.edu/news/2025/07/14… @kibbemr
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Yesterday was a momentous occasion for higher education in San Antonio and Texas as the Board of Regents announced plans to merge @UTSA and @UTHealthSA into a premier global university – leveraging each institution's complementary strengths. Per UT Regent Rad Weaver: "I’ve witnessed the successes of UTSA and UTHSA over many years, and this merger is the catalyst that will supercharge our region as a national leader in learning, innovation, health and economic vigor." LEARN MORE: utsystem.edu/sites/default/f…
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Thank you, @SFASU President @Dr_Swestbrook, for visiting the UT System offices today. UT System Chancellor @JBMilliken was thrilled to dress for the occasion. He’s clearly indoctrinated into the Lumberjack spirit! #AxeEm #LumberJackPride
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Regents have unanimously voted to name @JCHartzell the president of @UTAustin. Before he was named interim president in April, Hartzell served as dean of @UTexasMcCombs, one of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the nation. utsystem.edu/news/2020/09/23…
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The Board of Regents’ announcement last week to begin the process of merging @UTSA and @UTHealthSA to create a premier global university has created significant buzz in Texas and beyond. Today’s coverage in the @statesman provides insights into this visionary initiative from UT Board Chairman Kevin Eltife, Chancellor @jbmilliken and UTSA @PresidentEighmy More: Check out this article from Austin American-Statesman: 'Be bold and think big': UTSA to merge with UTHSA into ‘world class university’ in 2025 statesman.com/story/news/edu…
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The UT Board of Regents has named @JohnZerwasMD sole finalist for UT System Chancellor and @JimDavis_UT sole finalist for @UTAustin President—both unanimously supported. “Among the top responsibilities of the board of regents is to ensure UT institutions have the best leadership for its system and institutions, so they in turn can serve students and patients with the highest degree of impact,” said Board Chair Kevin Eltife. Read the release. utsystem.edu/news/2025/07/21…
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Congratulations to Chairman Kevin P. Eltife, who was sworn into a second term on the Board of Regents today by @SmithCountyNews Judge Nathaniel Moran. Eltife, a former state senator and Tyler mayor, was first appointed to the Board by @GovAbbott in 2017. #UTinServicetoTexas
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Jennifer @EvansCowley has been officially named president of @utarlington by the UT System Board of Regents. Her leadership will guide UT Arlington as it continues to make advances as a top public research university. bit.ly/341MXta #UTinServicetoTexas
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"Serving Hispanic students better enriches Texas" - @dallasnews op-ed by Chancellor @jbmilliken shares why @utarlington @UTAustin @UTEP @UTSA formed the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities with 16 others to help uplift Hispanic students bit.ly/3obIJFu
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UT System News of the Day: @UTAustin has topped the list of "Best Colleges for Future Leaders" per the annual rankings by @TIME and @StatistaCharts. The highest ranked Texas school, it received an overall leadership score of 83. chron.com/news/houston-texas… @UTexasMcCombs @UTexasLaw
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.@UTAustin secures the No. 36 spot on the @timeshighered World Reputation Rankings. statesman.com/news/state--re…
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With 2,325 patents, @UTAustin wins NCAA title for number of inventions: ow.ly/Kvnp2 #HookEm #MarchMadness
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BREAKING: The UT System Board of Regents unanimously voted to name @JochenReiser, MD, PhD, sole finalist to become the next president of @utmbhealth. Per state law, the Regents will wait 21 days before officially naming Reiser president. Read the release. bit.ly/3LAxkf3
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Happy 50th anniversary to @UTSA! We join @PresidentEighmy and the entire Roadrunner community in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of this institution. We can't wait to see what the next 50 years bring! #UnlimitedPossibilities #InServiceToTexas
It’s here, ‘Runners! 🥳 The week of our 50th anniversary has finally arrived and we have so much planned to celebrate 🎉 To kick it off, let’s take a look at some of the people who helped bring our university to life. We call them #UTSA Heroes 🤙🏽 #UTSA50 bit.ly/2SN1fTn
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UT Year in Review celebrates @MDAndersonNews' launch of the James P. Allison Institute in March 2022. Named after @JimAllisonPhD, its director and 2018 Nobel Laureate in Medicine, the Institute is slated to "lead the world in immunotherapy research." bit.ly/3G3KqP0
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Earlier today, Chancellor @jbmilliken met with @UTEP and @UTSA student government leaders and President @HeatherAnWilson as a reminder that we’re all family … until we’re not. #GameOn
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Two med schools in two days. History is made as @UTRGV opens #UTRGVSOM one day after @UTAustin opens @DellMedSchool
This is what "making history" looks like. #UTRGVSOM
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Juneteenth, a national holiday with Texas roots, celebrates freedom, black life in America, and the end of slavery. But it’s also a day of reckoning and a reminder that the fight for justice and racial equity in our nation continues. #JuneTeenth2021
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To say we're excited for the grand reopening of @UTAustin's Texas Science & Natural History Museum is an understatement. Its mission to delight is sure to deliver. Doors open to the public on Sept. 23 at 10am CT. Visit @TexasMemMuseum online for details. sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/eve…
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.@UTAustin is home to the nation’s two biggest academic supercomputers. chronicle.com/article/Superc…
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The UT System ranks No. 3⃣ among the nation’s public universities for most patents granted thanks to the outstanding researchers and inventors at all 1⃣4⃣ UT institutions. #PiDay
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Cheers to the land of the free and the home of the brave! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Fourth of July.
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Congratulations to @UTSA for this honor recognizing the value placed on helping military students succeed.
#BirdsUp! #UTSA has again been selected as one of the top 10 Military Friendly Schools in the nation for our support of our military student population. We are proud to serve the nearly 5,000 veteran and military-connected students in Roadrunner nation 🇺🇸 bit.ly/2RkjrUv
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Thanks to the hard work of motivated students, talented faculty and dedicated staff, the four-year graduation rate has increased at EVERY @utsystem academic institution over the past five years! #graduation #StudentSuccess
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All 14 institutions of the UT System have been tobacco free -- which includes bans on vaping and e-cigarettes -- as of June 2017. At the time, the UT System was the first public university system in Texas to become fully tobacco free.
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More than 1/3 of all degrees awarded by Texas public higher education institutions are earned at UT institutions. Congratulations to the 35,000+ students graduating with UT degrees this month! #UTinServicetoTexas #UnlimitedPossibilities #Classof2021 @UTSA @utarlington @utrgv
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Happy big 5-0, @UTSA!!
Last night was EPIC 🌟 Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 50th anniversary at #UTSA’s Golden Gala - even Rowdy suited up! We can’t wait to see what the next 50 years hold. And, of course, shoutout to @UTSASOSA for rocking the Tobin Center 🤙🏼🎊 #UTSA50
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Happy birthday, @SFASU! 100 looks great on you! 💜 💯 #SFA100 #AxeEm
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Eight UT Institutions made the list — @UTAustin, @UT_Dallas, @utarlington, @UTSA, @utrgv, @utpb, @UTTyler, and @UTEP — delivering on the promise of an affordable, world-class education. #UTinServicetoTexas
Public universities can deliver the most outstanding education to the broadest range of students at the most affordable price. That’s the message of Forbes’ 2021 ranking of top colleges, with the University of California system dominating the list. nitter.app/i/events/1435272083626…
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Congratulations to all 3,126 students who graduated from UTEP this weekend! You've already made history as part of the largest-ever graduating class from UTEP, and now you're ready to make an even bigger impact! #UTinServicetoTexas
About 700 future educators and business leaders graduated at the final Spring Commencement ceremony on Sunday. These Miners will lift up the well-being of our region for future generations. #UTEPGrad Check out livestream replays: utep.edu/commencement/
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On any given day, doctors perform life-saving, heroic work. But on this #NationalDoctorsDay, physicians at UT institutions are on the front lines of a pandemic & we are especially grateful for their compassion & expertise as they care for patients across TX. #UTinServiceToTexas
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From all of us here at the UT System, we wish you a very happy New Year! Here's to a great 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
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Today is a great day to recognize and thank all the women who contribute every day, in all kinds of ways, to helping @utsystem institutions better serve the people of Texas! #InternationalWomensDay #InServiceToTexas
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Regents #OutstandingTeaching Award winner Ching-Wei Tzeng balances multiple teaching styles for his fellows at @MDAndersonNews. "Dr. Tzeng ... finds a way to get the absolute best from his trainees and encourages them to become the best surgeon they can be." #UTinServicetoTexas
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Shoutout to the 2,478 amazing fans who helped make Monday unforgettable for @UTRGVFootball! ✌️ The @UTRGV team took to the field for its 1st open practice, gearing up for what's sure to be a historic inaugural 2025 season. #RallyTheValley #VsUp #WinToday goutrgv.com/sports/football
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Congrats to @MDAndersonNews and @UTSWNews, recognized once again in @USNews’ annual #BestHospitals survey. MD Anderson is the No. 1 cancer hospital in the nation, and UTSW is the best in DFW. #UTinServicetoTexas Learn more: bit.ly/2X28Qln & bit.ly/2BBi28L
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The thousands of students who will earn degrees from UT institutions this month have shown they can succeed no matter what comes their way. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2021! #UTinServicetoTexas #UnlimitedPossibilities
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Today marks a significant day for the UT System as we announce a monumental health care initiative. Read the press release. utsystem.edu/news/2023/08/14…
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Peter W.T. Pisters, MD, MHCM (@ppisters) officially named president of @MDAndersonNews. Learn more: utsystem.edu/news/2017/09/18…
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Congratulations to @MDAndersonNews's Dr. Jim Allison, who officially accepted his #NobelPrize today for his efforts to #endcancer.
Congrats to our Dr. Jim Allison, who accepted the #NobelPrize today in Sweden. Allison’s pioneering work has led to new and effective #cancer therapies that train the immune system to attack cancer. Learn more about Dr. Allison and his work: bit.ly/2BchDFk #endcancer
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"We are fortunate and excited to have @SFASU in the UT family." Today, SFA and UT System teams came together to plan for a great first year. #AxeEm
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Five UT Institutions — @UT_Dallas @utarlington @utrgv, @utpb & @UTTyler — are among the fastest-growing universities in the country. Students across #Texas are choosing a world-class education at an affordable price. bit.ly/3mwRgDD #UTinServicetoTexas
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“We are here for future generations,” says UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife (@KevinEltife) announcing a monumental healthcare initiative — the launch of a world-class academic medical center for education, research and patient care in Austin.
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Recognizing the link between mental health and student success, the UT System Board of Regents has made another investment in mental health services, partnering with @Timely_Care to offer all UT students free 24/7 access to virtual counseling and support. utsystem.edu/news/2023/06/20…
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This is the second monumental art collection to be gifted to @UT_Dallas since November.
The Crow family has given its complete Asian art collection and $23 million to UT Dallas Details » utd.edu/t/4557
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History starts here. 🏈 @UTRGVAthletics @UTRGVFootball launches @UTRGV’s first Division I FCS season as part of the @SouthlandSports Conference on Aug 30. With this kickoff, the UT System now proudly counts six UT institutions competing in @NCAAFootball. #RallyTheValley
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The UT System is committed to increasing access and student success at all of our institutions, and we applaud UTRGV for launching this extraordinary program to make a high-quality college education more accessible and affordable for all. - Chancellor @jbmilliken
We strive to be the best educational value in the state of #Texas ... the highest quality at the best cost. -Dr. Bailey Starting Fall 2020: #UTRGV will completely cover #tuition and mandatory fees for students with a family adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less. #HigherEd
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This is a testament to the students, faculty and leadership at UTSA and their drive to be one of the nation's top public research universities. #UTinServicetoTexas
Today, UTSA joins the state's elite research institutions as part of the National Research University Fund, also known as Texas Tier One. The fund, created by the Texas Legislature in 2009, helps institutions reach national prominence. Learn more: bit.ly/3MvdKPx #UTSA
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UT Regents confirm the appointment of @JimDavis_UT as president of @UTAustin #UTRegentsMeet utsystem.edu/news/2025/08/20…
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Thank you, Governor, for recognizing @UTSA in advancing cyber innovation to protect our state. Proud to partner on Texas Cyber Command. #TXSOTS25 #txlege @TanParkerTX @VoteGiovanni @PresidentEighmy
Announcing an Emergency Item to create the Texas Cyber Command. It will be in partnership with @UTSA. We MUST protect Texas from hackers and hostile foreign actors like China, Iran, and Russia. #TXSOTS25
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The Board of Regents today named @EvansCowley as the sole finalist for president of @utarlington. @jbmilliken: “Dr. Cowley’s career and accomplishments are impressive by any standard. ... I think she is the ideal fit for UT Arlington." bit.ly/3HIztAp #UTinServicetoTexas
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