The University of Texas at Austin- What Starts Here Changes the World
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The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Texas, the nation and the world. In education and research, its depth and diversity are unmatched by most public universities. As an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, the university promotes economic activity and social progress and is a leading center of knowledge and creativity.

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William Powers Jr.
President

The University of Texas at Austin helps build a strong regional economy and provides an educated workforce for Central Texas. Its museums, libraries and athletic facilities serve the local community and the seven million tourists that visit Austin each year. The university transforms people. And those people, in turn, change the world.

What starts here changes the world.

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