Jim Davis
@JimDavis_UT
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President @UTAustin. Texas Ex. Texas Parent. Forever a Student of UT's History. Always an Advocate for UT's Future. #WhatStartsHere
Austin, TX
Joined August 2023
I enjoyed visiting with a few of our classes this semester, seeing our excellent students and faculty in action. Looking forward to attending more in the spring. As classes end today, I wish you all good luck on finals and ending the semester strong. Hook 'em!
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This newest partnership exemplifies how our Texas engineers help drive American leadership in the semiconductor industry.
Engineers at @CockrellSchool have received a $14.5 million grant from @DARPA that aims to revolutionize the production of semiconductor chips with a new 3D printing method. Essential to smartphones, robotics, aerospace and more, the production time to make these chips could be
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I am grateful to Marcie and Bob for their leadership to restore our Tower. They are making sure our beloved icon will inspire generations of Longhorns for another hundred years.
Tower Tuesday: Today we’re proud to highlight Marcie and Bob Zlotnik, dedicated Longhorn alumni and chairs of the Our Tower Campaign. Their passion is helping to restore the Tower for future generations. Learn more about how to get involved: https://t.co/xZHoUuNc0J
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As Thanksgiving ends and we get ready for today’s big game, I am grateful for all who make this University special and carry out UT’s mission with purpose and heart. Hope you enjoyed the holiday and are ready to cheer on our @TexasLonghorns tonight. Hook ‘em!🤘
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Leaders aren’t born, they’re made — at UT. We’re proud to be ranked #1 in Texas and #5 among public universities on @time's list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders! 🤘 Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/6EUW1wCKS4
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UT now has the most AI computing power of any university. This investment, provided by Dell and NVIDIA, gives our researchers an edge in AI, cybersecurity, health, energy, advanced manufacturing, and more.
UT Austin’s acquisition of 4,000 NVIDIA GPUs and high-performance Dell PowerEdge servers marks another major investment in our research infrastructure, accelerating discovery across the Forty Acres and powering innovations for Texas and the nation. Read more here ➡️
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Veterans Day reminds us to pause and reflect with gratitude for those who serve. Last week, we gathered at DKR for UT’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, a tradition that honors the courage and sacrifice of our Longhorn veterans.
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The UT Ring Celebration marks a special moment of pride and tradition. Congratulations to the newest Longhorns to wear the ring!
Alumni has a nice RING to it 💍 Today we celebrated with our graduating students who took part in a longstanding tradition of getting their UT class ring 🤘
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Grateful for everyone who made yesterday’s investiture possible, from those working behind the scenes to our faculty, students, staff & Regents. Serving this University and its people is a great honor and responsibility that I will uphold every day.
Today, @JimDavis_UT was inaugurated as the University’s 31st president. In his inaugural State of the University Address, he shared a vision focused on trust, discovery and excellence. The UT Tower will shine with “31” tonight in celebration of this historic moment. To learn
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The work these @DellMedSchool students are doing on pediatric brain tumors is remarkable. It reflects what makes Dell Med so special – where students drive discovery from the start.
Launching Leaders: Meet the two @DellMedSchool students who are addressing a critical gap in pediatric brain cancer care thanks to their research. Read more here ➡️: https://t.co/NKetUY2elh
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The Texas Fight Rally and Parade is one of our greatest athletics traditions and shows what it means to be a Longhorn. Texas pride at its finest. Hook 'em! 🤘
Longhorn pride was out in full force at the Texas Fight Rally & Parade! 🤘 Next stop: the Cotton Bowl. Let’s bring that energy to Dallas — it’s time for the Red River Rivalry! 🧡 🏈 🤘
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Jason McLellan’s research has had a profound impact on the world, including his efforts to combat common viruses such as RSV. We are thrilled to have our 10th MacArthur “genius” at UT.
UT Austin’s Jason McLellan, professor of molecular biosciences in @TexasScience, has been named a MacArthur Fellow, often called the “genius grant", by @macfound! His groundbreaking research in structural biology continues to shape our understanding of how science can improve
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Proud of the work Dell Med is doing at Dell Children’s Hospital, especially under Dr. Charles Fraser’s leadership in pediatric cardiology. Another sign of UT’s growing leadership in patient-centered care and its impact on children and families in Texas and beyond.
For years, Central Texans had to travel to get complex care. That ends now. Learn how recruiting Dr. Charles Fraser Jr. helped build one of the country's top 10 pediatric cardiology programs, the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease: https://t.co/QirupT9pQE
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We are incredibly grateful to our state and @UTSystem leaders for their support of our excellent faculty members like Charles Taylor, who is bringing new technologies into health care to change patients’ lives. Read more:
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AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a 2025 Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) grant to recruit the director
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The UT Tower's light marks our proudest moments –– from championships to milestones that define excellence on the Forty Acres. Help keep it shining for generations:
tower.utexas.edu
Our Tower is the heart of Longhorn Nation. Learn more about the renovation, history and lightings of The University of Texas at Austin’s historic Tower.
Tower Tuesday: The Tower represents the heart of the Longhorn community and the Forty Acres. When we light it, it can be a celebration of commencements, celebrations, academic and athletic victories, University milestones and more. These are some of the most iconic moments 🤘
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The School of Civic Leadership has welcomed its founding class. These students will study civics honors and prepare to lead in law, public service, national security, and more. The next generation of civic leadership starts here.
UT Austin welcomed the founding class of the School of Civic Leadership (@UTCivics) last month. The 103-student class is preparing for leadership and careers in legal professions, national security, public service, science and more. Read more ➡️:
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This new interdisciplinary center brings together principles of law, government, and public policy and prepares UT Austin students to lead.
The Center for Law and Democracy, a new center within @LiberalArtsUT, is an interdisciplinary center that is committed to advancing research, teaching and publishing in the field of law and democracy to understand how it shapes our world. Read more ➡️:
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We're the #1 public university in Texas and #7 in the nation once again. And 76 undergraduate and graduate programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally. UT is thriving.
We did it again! The University of Texas at Austin is proud to be ranked the No. 1 public university in Texas and No. 7 nationally by @usnews. A total of 32 programs are ranked No.1 in Texas! With 76 programs in the Top 10 nationally, this recognition reflects the momentum at
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The new Lorne Michaels exhibit is a unique chance to study and work with these substantial archives. An incredible opportunity that blends history, culture, and hands-on learning. Only at UT.
"Live From New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection” is an exhibit that gives a behind the scenes glimpse of Lorne Michaels’ life and career that features costumes, scripts, photographs and more that fans can experience thanks to the Harry @RansomCenter at UT! Read more:
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More students than ever. Highest standard of excellence. Grateful to our students, regents, faculty, and staff for making it happen.
The University of Texas at Austin is thriving! 📈 We set seven(!) new highs for key enrollment indicators in the 2025-2026 academic year that reflect soaring student demand and student performance, including the largest total enrollment and incoming freshman class in our 142-year
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