University of Texas System
Motto	Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin, "Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.")
Established	1876
Type	Public university system
Endowment	$13.234 billion[1]
Faculty	17,158[3]
Staff	62,982[4]
Undergraduates	141,134[2]
Location	Austin, Texas, United States
Campus	15 campuses
Website	www.utsystem.edu

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The system has a total enrollment of over 190,000 students. Its flagship institution is the University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a doctoral/research university located in Austin, Texas. ...

The university system had an operating budget of $10 billion in 2007, with research expenditures totalling over $1.8 billion.^[5]

UT campuses and institutions

Universities

• The University of Texas at Arlington (founded 1895)
• The University of Texas at Austin (founded 1883)
• The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (founded 1973 and 1926, respectively; combined since 1991)
• The University of Texas at Dallas (founded 1961)
• The University of Texas at El Paso (founded 1914)
• The University of Texas at San Antonio (founded 1969)
• The University of Texas at Tyler (founded 1971)
• The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa; founded 1973)
• The University of Texas–Pan American (Edinburg; founded 1927)

The University of Texas at Arlington, usually referred to as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized comprehensive doctoral/research university classified by Carnegie as Research University - High Activity [2]. The university is located in Arlington, Texas, USA. UT Arlington has a student population of nearly 25,000 and... The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a doctoral/research university located in Austin, Texas. ... The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, frequently abbreviated UTB/TSC, is an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The University of Texas at El Paso, popularly known as UTEP, is a public, coeducational university, and it is a member of the University of Texas System. ... UTSA is San Antonios largest university. ... The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a public university located in Tyler, Texas, USA. It has a student body of over 5,900, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. ... The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (commonly called UT Permian Basin or simply UTPB) is located in Odessa, Texas. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Texas Country United States State Texas County Ector Government  - Mayor Larry Melton Area  - City 36. ... The University of Texas – Pan American, also known as UTPA or UT Pan Am, is part of The University of Texas System. ... Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. ...

Health institutions

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston)
• University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston)
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (includes the UT Southwestern Medical School)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in 1972. ... The UT Health Science Centers administration building. ... M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer research facility in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government  - Mayor Bill White Area  - City  601. ... The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (UTHCT) is a health institution located in Tyler, Texas. ... The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas. ... Galveston redirects here. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (also known as “Southwestern”) is one of the leading medical research facilities in the United States. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School is a public medical school in Dallas, Texas. ...

Board of Regents

Robert Rowling is the founder of TRT Holdings, the holding company of Omni Hotels and Golds Gym. ...

Comparison

The University of Texas at Arlington, usually referred to as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized comprehensive doctoral/research university classified by Carnegie as Research University - High Activity [2]. The university is located in Arlington, Texas, USA. UT Arlington has a student population of nearly 25,000 and... The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a doctoral/research university located in Austin, Texas. ... Texas Longhorns athletics programs include the extramural and intramural sports teams of The University of Texas at Austin. ... The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, frequently abbreviated UTB/TSC, is an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The University of Texas at El Paso, popularly known as UTEP, is a public, coeducational university, and it is a member of the University of Texas System. ... UTSA is San Antonios largest university. ... The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a public university located in Tyler, Texas, USA. It has a student body of over 5,900, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. ... The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (commonly called UT Permian Basin or simply UTPB) is located in Odessa, Texas. ... The University of Texas – Pan American, also known as UTPA or UT Pan Am, is part of The University of Texas System. ...

Research and enrollment

University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin (full official name), often UT or Texas for short, is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, the largest public university system in Texas, established in 1883. ... The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the nations original three comprehensive cancer centers established by the National Cancer Act of 1971. ... The medical center is located adjacent to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and near UT Dallas, Southern Methodist University, Childrens Medical Center, and the headquarters of the American Heart Association. ... The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in 1972. ... Old Red, the medical schools original building. ... The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is the largest comprehensive health sciences university in South Texas. ... The University of Texas at Dallas is a branch of the UT system, which, despite its name, is located in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. ... The University of Texas at El Paso, popularly known as UTEP, is a public, coeducational university, and it is a member of the University of Texas System. ... The University of Texas at Arlington, usually referred to as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized comprehensive doctoral/research university in Arlington, Texas, USA. It is classified by Carnegie as Research University - High Activity [2]. UT Arlington has a student population of nearly 25,000 and is the... UTSA is San Antonios largest university. ... The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (UTHCT) is a health institution located in Tyler, Texas. ... The University of Texas – Pan American, also known as UTPA or UT-Pan Am, is part of The University of Texas System. ... The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, frequently abbreviated and called UTB/TSC or UTB-TSC, is an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. ... The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (commonly called UT Permian Basin or simply UTPB) is located in Odessa, Texas. ... The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a public university located in Tyler, Texas, USA. It has a student body of over 5,900, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. ...

Achievements

Nobel Laureate affiliation

Among the high marks of the University of Texas system are 9 Nobel prizes.^[11] The all-time number of Nobel Laureates affiliated with the system among other academic institutions are: Nobel Prizes have always been a source of pride for universities, suggesting their excellence in teaching or in providing research opportunities. ...

University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin (full official name), often UT or Texas for short, is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, the largest public university system in Texas, established in 1883. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (also known as “Southwestern”) is one of the leading medical research facilities in the United States. ... The University of Texas at Dallas is a branch of the UT system, which, despite its name, is located in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. ... The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in 1972. ...

Faculty honors

As of 2007^[12]:

The Shaw Prize is established by Sir Run Run Shaw (邵逸夫 1907–), a leader in the media industry in Hong Kong and a long-time philanthropist, to, in the official words, honor individuals, regardless of race, nationality and religious belief, who have achieved significant breakthrough in academic... The Pulitzer Prize is an American award regarded as the highest national honor in print journalism, literary achievements, and musical composition. ... The Institute of Medicine, a part of the National Academy of Sciences, is an American organization whose purpose is to provide national advice on issues relating to biomedical science, medicine, and health (National Academy of Sciences, n. ... President Harding and the National Academy of Sciences at the White House, Washington, DC, April 1921 The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine. ... Founded in 1964, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in the United States provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. ... The House of the Academy, Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... The American Law Institute (ALI) was established in 1923 to promote the clarification and simplification of American common law and its adaptation to changing social needs. ... The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession. ... The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a United States non-profit medical research institute based in Chevy Chase, Maryland and originally founded by the aviator and engineer Howard Hughes in 1953. ... The International Association for Dental Research(IADR) is a professional association that focuses on research in the field of dentistry. ...

National rankings

• The University of Texas at Austin was ranked by The Times as the world's 15th top ranking university overall.^[13] Seven doctoral programs at the University rank in the top 10 in the nation and 22 degree programs rank in the top 25, according to a comprehensive study of the quality of graduate schools conducted by the United States National Research Council.
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School was ranked the 17th highest ranking medical school in 2005 in the United States, with four of Texas's eleven Nobel laureates, more than any other medical schools in United States.
• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's top ranking cancer centers in research and education.^[14]
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's Dental School ranked one of world's highest overall ^[15], and fourth worldwide in dental science publications.^[16]
• The University of Texas System ranks No. 1 for biotechnology patents among 424 universities in the world, according the Milken Institute and its September 2006 report on universities' biotechnology research and commercialization.^[17]

The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a doctoral/research university located in Austin, Texas. ... The National Research Council (NRC) of the USA is the working arm of the United States National Academy of Sciences and the United States National Academy of Engineering, carrying out most of the studies done in their names. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School is a public medical school in Dallas, Texas. ... Nobel Prize medal. ... M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer research facility in the United States. ... The UT Health Science Centers administration building. ...

Gallery

The DNA Sculpture of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Image File history File links Photo is supplied by Zereshk. ... The UT Health Science Centers administration building. ...

UTMB's Big Red Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2304, 1603 KB) Summary Old Red, the original building on UTMBs campus in Galveston, Texas. ... Old Red, the medical schools original building. ...

UT Southwestern's McDermott Plaza Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 839 KB) Summary plaza 3 sunken garden Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (also known as “Southwestern”) is one of the leading medical research facilities in the United States. ... Brigadier General Robert Francis McDermott (July 31, 1920 – August 28, 2006) was the first permanent Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy, and later served as Chairman and CEO of USAA. He is often referred to as the Father of Modern Military Education for his contributions...

UT Austin's McCombs School of Business Image File history File links UTAustin_business. ... University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin (full official name), often UT or Texas for short, is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, the largest public university system in Texas, established in 1883. ... McCombs School of Business. ...

Notes

1. ^ 2006 figure. Accessed April 28, 2007.
2. ^ 2005 figure
3. ^ 2006 figure
4. ^ 2006 figure
5. ^ http://www.utsystem.edu/news/Files/FastFacts2007.pdf
6. ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1natudoc_brief.php
7. ^ http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm
8. ^ http://www.utsystem.edu/news/fastfacts.html
9. ^ http://www.utsystem.edu/NEWS/ComponentFacts.htm
10. ^ [1]
11. ^ UT Fast Facts 2007. University of Texas System (2007-04-28). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
12. ^ Ibid.
13. ^ World University Rankings. The Times Higher World University Rankings 2005. The Times Higher Education Supplement. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
14. ^ M. D. Anderson Recognized For Contributions in Cancer Care. News Room. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
15. ^ International report gives Dental School high marks. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
16. ^ President gives annual State of the University Address. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
17. ^ http://www.utexas.edu/welcome/rankings.html

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Times Higher Education Supplement, also known as The Times Higher or The THES for short, is a newspaper based in London that reports specifically on issues related to higher education. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a Cancer Research facility in The United States. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The UT Health Science Centers administration building. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The UT Health Science Centers administration building. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• Education in Texas

// The entrance to the Lamar High School auditorium in Houston is decorated with a map of the state of Texas. ...

External links

• The University of Texas System

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Texas University Systems

Houston • North Texas • Texas • Texas A&M • Texas State • Texas Tech The University of Texas at Arlington, usually referred to as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized comprehensive doctoral/research university classified by Carnegie as Research University - High Activity [2]. The university is located in Arlington, Texas, USA. UT Arlington has a student population of nearly 25,000 and... The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a doctoral/research university located in Austin, Texas. ... The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, frequently abbreviated UTB/TSC, is an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The University of Texas at El Paso, popularly known as UTEP, is a public, coeducational university, and it is a member of the University of Texas System. ... The University of Texas – Pan American, also known as UTPA or UT Pan Am, is part of The University of Texas System. ... The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (commonly called UT Permian Basin or simply UTPB) is located in Odessa, Texas. ... UTSA is San Antonios largest university. ... The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a public university located in Tyler, Texas, USA. It has a student body of over 5,900, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. ... M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer research facility in the United States. ... The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas. ... The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (also known as “Southwestern”) is one of the leading medical research facilities in the United States. ... The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in 1972. ... Main entrance to the UTHSCSA main campus. ... The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (UTHCT) is a health institution located in Tyler, Texas. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Texas. ... The University of Houston System, often called UH System or UHS, is a state system of higher education which oversees and funds four independent, self-governing universities and two multi-institution teaching centers (MITCs, pronounced mit-sees). It also administers a radio station, KUHF, and a television station, KUHT. The... The University of North Texas System consists of three educational institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area: University of North Texas, its flagship institution, a four-year general education university in Denton University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (formerly Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine), graduate... The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most complex systems of higher education in the United States. ... The Texas State University System was created by the Texas Legislature in 1911 to manage the states normal schools. ... The Texas Tech University System consists of two universities, Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and is located in Lubbock, Texas. ...