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Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in giving to The University of Texas at Austin 🤘 Their latest investment builds on their legacy, launching the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and an AI-native UT Dell Medical Center, while expanding support for scholarships, student housing, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center. Learn more: utex.as/4vyVP14

Four years on the Forty goes by a little too fast 🧡

Class of 2026 #UT26: A decade after sitting in a Rio Grande Valley classroom, Marcy Peña returned as a student teacher. Now, she’s graduating and stepping into her own classroom in Austin, ready to inspire the next generation of Longhorns. 🤘📚 Read more about her journey here - utex.as/429ZQM0

Brian Korgel’s research connects fundamental materials science with applied engineering solutions. His work spans nanomaterials chemistry, photovoltaics, battery materials, solar cells and more — helping shape next-generation energy technologies. Korgel received the 2026 Research Excellence Career Award. 🎥 Watch more: tinyurl.com/mvnbvnek #TexasResearch #WhatStartsHere #ItStartsWithResearch

From sports to music to military service, there’s no single path to Texas Law. 🤘 Meet Chandler Lawn, Joe Holden, and Cooper Tyler, members of the Class of 2026 who are stepping into careers in entertainment law, civil litigation, and sports law. ⚖️ Read more about their journeys and what’s next here - utex.as/4tNRO7R

This year’s 40 Hours for the Forty Acres showed what happens when vision meets generosity. Thank you, Longhorn Nation, for showing your burnt orange pride through meaningful support of UT Austin—showing up, giving back, and making an impact across the Forty Acres.

Brad Staats is a tremendous hire for UT Austin. I am proud to welcome him back home to the Forty Acres as the new leader of the world-class McCombs School of Business.

He’s coming home. Bradley Staats has been named the next dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. A proud Longhorn and nationally recognized leader in business education, he returns to the Forty Acres to build on McCombs’ momentum—expanding opportunity for students and strengthening connections between the classroom and the real world. More: utex.as/4w9IZXB

Supporting the Tower during 40 for Forty, April 29-30, is an easy way to give back to the university you love. Your gift helps restore, revitalize and reimagine the Tower. Make your gift now! utex.as/40for40Tower

Light the Tower!! ✨🧡🤘 Tonight the Tower will shine with burnt orange lights in honor of our world-class students who have won significant awards, honors and championships during the past year. Congratulations to our incredible Longhorns who continue to make us proud and drive positive impact in the world.

UT's 40 for Forty kicks off tomorrow, Wed April 29, at 6 AM! 🤘 #UT4040 is @UTAustin's annual university-wide fundraising event. Consider helping UT’s @mcdonaldobs raise $10k for @stardate Radio & Magazine during this Texas-sized annual giving day! ow.ly/NwhC50YRj1t

Longhorns gather each spring to remember those we have lost in the past year. Each of them meant something special to us, and all of them remain part of our University. Thank you to all who participated in UT Remembers on Friday.

Tower Tuesday: The Tower has welcomed generations of Longhorns to the forty acres, but do you know when it was first lit? Follow along to explore more about this campus landmark and discover more here - utex.as/4cDf8iv

Calling all Texas Law alumni! Join the Social Media Challenge this 40 for Forty and you may help Texas Law causes win up to $600!

Launching Leaders: Janavi Seshadri, a senior at @CockrellSchool, developed a surgical tool the size of an earbud that could transform how future surgeons train. The device captures real-time data on pressure and precision: utex.as/3OiOrq4

Today our students complete another great academic year on the Forty Acres. I’ve enjoyed meeting so many of you and seeing the hard work you put in. Wishing you the best as you head into finals — I know you’ll finish strong.

Senior Sunday #UT26: From attending civil engineering lectures to wakeboarding on Lake Como, Cambry Stratton made the most of her time on the Forty Acres. Read about Cambry's Longhorn journey and where the next chapter is taking her - utex.as/4ebBeK2

Longhorns, this is your moment🤘 Your burnt-orange pride can make an impact during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. Throwback. Pet. Selfie. Pick your challenge and join in. Learn more: utex.as/4cH5WbA Follow us, tag @UTAustin and use #UT4040 Ends April 30, 4:59 p.m. CT.

Tonight, the Tower is darkened. Two rings of white light—one at its peak and one around the observation deck—serve as a quiet signal that we remember the Longhorns no longer with us. A list of those who were honored at today’s UT Remembers ceremony can be found here: utremembers.utexas.edu/ut-remembers-2…

Light the Tower for the SEC regular season and tourney champs 🤘 #HookEm | @UTAustin

A tiny device could transform how we understand health in real time 🔬 Researchers on the Forty Acres have developed a 1.1 mm fiber probe capable of simultaneously tracking glucose, lactate, and ethanol levels. This innovation enables faster, minimally invasive insight into metabolic health.🤘 Learn more here - utex.as/4tYN5jk