Fall 2017
Philanthropy is more important than ever for The University of Texas at Austin to fulfill its mission. The impact of giving is apparent across campus, in scholarships that allow students to experience an education on the Forty Acres, professorships that recruit the best and brightest scholars, and research labs that lead to innovative breakthroughs for today’s greatest challenges. This issue of TEXAS LEADER salutes those whose philanthropy benefits both UT’s current and future initiatives through “blended gifts”— giving now and leaving a legacy gift later.
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Dayton Williams searched in vain for a way to honor her son's memory. Then she got an idea.
From This Issue
From the President
Making a difference now and in the future.
Prime Exponent
Roice Nelson, Math Evangelist.
In Ty's Place
Dayton Williams searched in vain for a way to honor her son's memory. Then she got an idea.
Near to the Heart
Duke DeGrassi and Gayla Lewis support at-risk Longhorns.
Great Expectations
The University Leadership Network flips the script for students at risk.
Jill of All Trades
Communication triple-threat Betty Taylor Cox is giving back to the Moody College.
He's With the Band
Rick Church's historic gift helps ensure Longhorn Band's future.
The Calculated Life
Microsoft’s Bob O’Rear, formative figure of the PC age who guided astronauts home, is helping his alma mater create new stars.
About Texas Leader
This issue of TEXAS LEADER salutes those whose philanthropy benefits both UT’s current and future initiatives through “blended gifts”— giving now and leaving a legacy gift later.