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Texas Instruments’ Gift Creates Early Career Faculty Award at UTD

Share this article on: Longtime Supporter Donates $5 Million for New Electrical and Computer Engineering Endowment ON THE OCCASION of The University of Texas at Dallas’ 50th anniversary, Texas Instr Read more »

Significant Planned Gift for Student Travel Honors Revered Professor, Arts Leader

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Share this article on: Rob Kendall and Tony Holmes made UT Dallas’ largest planned gift of cash to date in honor of Dr. Richard Brettell to give students transformative travel experiences. Read more

Ackerman Center Supporters Create Fifth Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies

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Longtime friends and supporters of the Ackerman Center Mitchell L. and Miriam Lewis Barnett are establishing an endowed faculty position for studies of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights. Read more

Gift from The Beck Group Supports Real Estate Students at UT Dallas

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A $100,000 gift from The Beck Group will establish an endowed scholarship for students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s real estate program. Read more

Mbroh Engineering Creates First Endowed Scholarship for Diversity Scholars

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A $50,000 gift to UT Dallas will create the first endowed scholarship for students in the Diversity Scholars Program and provide support for the University’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Read more

UT Dallas Fundraising Program Earns CASE Award

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UT Dallas fundraising excellence recognized with a 2020 Educational Fundraising Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Read more

Alumni Rally Around International Students

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Inspired by Dr. Ravi Prakash, dozens of former UT Dallas graduate students have contributed almost $50,000 to the University’s emergency funds for international students. Read more

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A Celebration of Comets

During the annual Celebration of Support in October, Reunion Tower in downtown Dallas was illuminated to commemorate the University’s 50th anniversary.

Ty Bledsoe (third from left), assistant vice president for external affairs at AT&T Inc. and UT Dallas Executive Board member, presented a $75,000 check from the AT&T Foundation to support UT Dallas’ Academic Bridge and Future Comets programs. Pictured (from left): Chris Bhatti MA’06, assistant vice president of development and alumni relations; Dr. George Fair, vice president for diversity and community engagement; Bledsoe; University President Richard C. Benson; State Rep. Angie Chen Button MS’80; and Kyle Edgington PhD’13, vice president for development and alumni relations.

At the 2019 Celebration of Support, Mike Brodie BS’76, chair of the UT Dallas Executive Board, thanked supporters and reminded those gathered of the many ways the University makes a difference in the community through education, entrepreneurial innovation and clinical care.

The University of Texas at Dallas honored 12 faculty members during the spring Investiture Ceremony. Dr. Özalp Özer (left), the first George and Fonsa Brody Professor in Management, celebrated at the reception with the Brodys.

Anne H. Chow, CEO of AT&T Business, delivered the keynote address at the 2019 Corporate Day on Campus, attended by more than 150 representatives from area companies.

Alumni and friends volunteered at the North Texas Food Bank during the University’s annual Alumni Day of Service.

Callier Center Executive Director Tom Campbell (right) presented the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award to Brent Christopher, president of Children’s Medical Center Foundation, during the annual Callier Cares Luncheon. Christopher was recognized for his contributions to the community and advocacy for patients with communications disorders.

Dr. Milind Dawande (left) was honored with a new professorship made possible by Mike Redeker MBA’97, MA’01. Dawande is the first Mike Redeker Distinguished Professor in Management.

UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson and alumni Nancy and Chuck Davidson cut the ribbon to officially open the new alumni center as UT System, University and city of Richardson leadership looked on.

Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center Donors

Generous gifts from alumni and friends have resulted in the naming of various spaces within the center. Those donors include:

  • Nancy Gundy Davidson BS’80 and Charles “Chuck” Davidson MS’80
  • Ann and Jack Graves
  • Charitable Foundation
  • Texas Instruments
  • Mike Redeker MBA’97, MA’01
  • The Inge Foundation
  • Jane Yates BA’78
  • Tracey and Steven W. Caple BA’89
  • Joyce R. Johnson BGS’83
  • Nicole J. Tucker BA’04
  • Ellaine and Jim Parry MBA’88, MS’88
  • UT Dallas Athletics Alumni
  • UT Dallas Student Ambassadors Alumni