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What Starts Here Changes the World
 The University of Texas at Austin
is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of Texas and the United States. We are a leading provider of education and research with
a depth and diversity of resources unmatched by most other public universities. The university drives economic and social progress in Texas, and
serves our nation as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. We strive to transform lives for the benefit of society through the
core values of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility.
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Maya Angelou once said: "We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color." The University of Texas at Austin embraces and nurtures that philosophy. For university students, faculty and staff, diversity is not a cliche. It is a major priority. The university aims to set a high standard for diversity in higher education. » READ MORE |
When Dr. Ted Gordon was deciding whether to accept a tenured-track position in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin, his main concern was being the only African American faculty member in the department. "I did indeed take the position on the condition that the department would actively seek to hire another faculty member of color," Gordon said. This was in 1988, and since then, much has changed. In fact, the department has become significantly more diverse, both in terms of faculty and graduate students. » READ MORE |
If you think of students at The University of Texas at Austin as ages 18 to 22, think again. The University fulfills the mission of its name, from universitas, or "the whole world," by engaging students of all ages and backgrounds across the state. Under the aegis of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE), many successful outreach programs are underway. » READ MORE |
The Texas Center for Education Policy (TCEP), part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, is only a year old but already has matured into a respected authority on education, from pre-kindergarten through college. » READ MORE |
Ana Lucia Hurtado's parents fled guerilla turmoil in Peru when she was four years old. They wanted their three daughters to succeed and prosper in this "land of opportunity." And they did. Hurtado's sisters chose medical school, but she was unsure of her "calling" until she transferred to The University of Texas at Austin. » READ MORE |
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