Giving

Company Donates Night-Vision Goggles For Student Learning

Leading aerospace defense contractor L-3 Communications has donated a large collection of night-vision goggles to UT Dallas’ School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The gift-in-kind, valued at nearly $700,000, was made through L-3 Infrared Products, the Dallas-area division of the company, based in Garland.

Scholarship Breakfast Brings In More Than $100,000

Technology visionary Krish Prabhu described life in the near future during the recent Naveen Jindal School of Management Scholarship Breakfast. The breakfast raised thousands in scholarship funds, which count toward the University's $200 million fund-raising campaign.

North Texas Giving Day Helped University Maximize Gifts

As UT Dallas’ basketball teams take to the court this week, they will have more than fan support in the stands -- they will also have the support of donors who make UT Dallas athletics possible.  Many of those donors chose to tie their Comet pride to their pocketbooks as part of the 4th annual North Texas Giving Day this fall.

Former President Issues Alumni Gift Challenge

UT Dallas President Emeritus Robert Rutford has put forth a generous challenge to UT Dallas alumni who graduated during his tenure, from 1982 to 1994. Dr. Rutford is offering $50,000 in matching funds to those specific graduates, who make new gifts to the University by Dec. 31, 2012. If the $50,000 goal is met, he will give up to $50,000 more in matching funds.

Gift to Help Chronicle History of Key Firm in U.S. Aviation History

A recent $100,000 gift from the Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation will make it possible for curators at Eugene McDermott Library to sort through the foundation’s archives and make this trove of aviation history available to the public. The gift provides for an archivist to integrate Vought Aircraft’s historical documents, pictures and films with the library’s History of Aviation Collection. The project is expected to take two years.

BrainHealth Awards Recognize 2 Former Cowboys for Outreach

The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas recently presented Daryl “Moose” Johnston and Lee Roy Jordan with its highest honor, the Legacy Award. The award recognizes the pioneering spirit of individuals whose vision and dedication to brain research enable the Center to explore the vast potential of the human mind. read more

Campus Celebrates as Campaign Surpasses $125 Million

The University recently celebrated raising more than $125 million for Realize the Vision: The Campaign for Tier One & Beyond, a $200 million drive to support the University’s goal of becoming a national research institution. The UT Dallas Development Board hosted the Celebration of Support event Oct. 18 on Trellis Plaza, which will anchor a new phase of campus beautification resulting from $5 million in recent gifts from an anonymous donor.

Staffers Open Hearts and Pocketbooks for Charity Campaign

With two weeks still left in the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), University faculty and staff have already given almost $75,000 to charities that help children, encourage learning and provide medical care. A myriad of local, national and international charities benefit from the University’s participation in the campaign, which has been extended to Nov. 15. The SECC serves state agencies, universities, and community colleges throughout Texas.

New Directorship Honors Callier Center Pioneer

Dr. Ludwig A. Michael, a beloved physician and Callier Center for Communication Disorders leader, was honored with a directorship that bears his name and will support research at Callier. The permanent endowment, which will create the Ludwig A. Michael, MD, Callier Center Executive Directorship, pays tribute to Michael for his outstanding service as a trustee and as former president of the Foundation for the Callier Center.

Alumna Honors Her Mother's Memory With a Gift to UT Dallas

Alumna Nicole Tucker is honoring the memory of her late mother by setting up a campaign gift to the University through her will. The University is currently engaged in its first comprehensive fund-raising campaign, Realize the Vision: The Campaign for Tier One & Beyond.

Students Describe How Scholarships Made Their Dreams Possible

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science celebrated scholarship donors and recipients at a recent breakfast. There, students described how their scholarships were crucial to their educational journeys. “The heart and soul of what our nation needs to stay great are young men and women who maybe do not have everything handed to them on a silver platter, but are smart, hardworking and ready to go tackle the world,” UT Dallas President David E. Daniel said.

Callier Center Raises $100,000 for Patient Care During New Event

The first Callier Cares Luncheon brought together 320 philanthropists, top-flight researchers and clinicians to support the work of the UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders, which has  provided hearing and speech-language therapies to thousands of North Texans during the past five decades. The lunch was the first of what organizers predict will become an annual fundraising event. read more

Golf Tournament Scores Again for Scholarship Funds

UT Dallas’ 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament more than doubled funds raised last year, with players and donors contributing $74,000 to benefit UT Dallas students. Money raised from the April 19 tournament at the Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson adds to an endowment that benefits the Betty and Gifford Johnson Graduate Scholarship and the Patti Henry-Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship. This year, a portion of the funds also will go to help the UT Dallas Academic Bridge Program. read more

UT Dallas Mourns Scholar Program Founder Howard Terry

The University of Texas at Dallas mourns the passing of Howard Terry, whose generosity made it possible for dozens of students to attend UT Dallas under a scholarship program that bears his name. The Houston philanthropist was 95. The University learned of his death Friday. Terry and his wife, Nancy Terry, established the Terry Scholars Program in 1986. “UT Dallas and many other institutions will be indebted to him for his enduring dedication to the academic success of Texas students,” said President David E. Daniel. read more

Campus Tree Plantings to Highlight Earth Week Events

The Office of Student Volunteerism is hosting a campuswide initiative to make UT Dallas greener and more sustainable.  Earth Week, which lasts from from April 16 to 22, includes the planting of 20 trees near the Visitor Center. Turner Construction Company is donating the new trees with the help of the Texas Trees Foundation. Both will be present on Wednesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. to help UT Dallas students plant the Caddo Maples. read more

Seen and Heard: Kickoff Event in Pictures and Words

The words of a key Callier Center supporter summed up the evening for many: “We’re extremely encouraged by the achievements of UT Dallas. I believe its effort to reach Tier One status is vitally important to the entire community.” read more

Campus Enhancement Plan to Grow With New Gifts

Three gifts totaling at least $7 million have been announced for the expansion of the Campus Enhancement Project, which has already transformed the UT Dallas campus.  President David E. Daniel announced the anonymous donations for the project at a campaign launch event March 29. read more

First Graduates Help Launch Campaign for the Future

The First Graduate Scholarship was created in honor of the University's first three graduates during a campaign launch event. Two of the 1973 graduates attended the festivities. The scholarship was made possible by a $25,000 gift and permanent endowment from Mrs. Rita Clements. read more

Foundations’ Grants Will Help Build Autism Center

Scholarship Honors Singing Sisters of Alma Mater

The years that sisters Sani and Sherine Mathew spent singing the Alma Mater at graduation ceremonies will pay off for future  students. Rita Crocker Clements, a member of the UT System Board of Regents from 1996 to 2007 and the wife of late Gov. Bill Clements, donated $25,000 for a permanent endowed scholarship named after the sisters. read more

PlainsCapital Provides Major Gift to BrainHealth

The UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth received a $150,000 gift from PlainsCapital Corp. as part of the University’s drive toward becoming a nationally competitive research institution. read more

Realize the Vision: University Celebrates Campaign

During a campus-wide luncheon that attracted hundreds of students, faculty and staff, and later during a dinner reception for 300 of the University’s top supporters, President David E. Daniel announced the effort to raise $200 million by 2014. For some it was a homecoming. For others it was a coming of age, and throughout the day, an overriding theme emerged: The time is now. read more

Texas Instruments Gift Leads to Biomedical Center

A $3 million gift from Texas Instruments triggered a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor, and both gifts generated a $5 million match from the Board of Regents through the University of Texas Research Incentive Program. The  investment of $13 million will result in the establishment of a new center that will develop medical devices and therapies. read more

Video: Leaders Explain UT Dallas Campaign Goals

“We are fortunate to live in a region that is so generous in its support of those causes that promote our health and well-being and that contribute to the quality of life for millions of North Texans,” said University of Texas at Dallas President David E. Daniel at kickoff events. Other speakers discussed how the Realize the Vision capital campaign would help the University become a national research institution. read more

UT Dallas Announces 1st Comprehensive Campaign

Marking a 40-year transformation that has taken UT Dallas from a cluster of research stations in a cotton field to a center of educational excellence for almost 20,000 students, the University will celebrate the launch of its first comprehensive campaign on Thursday. read more

Investiture Ceremonies Begin New Tradition at UT Dallas

A series of Investiture Ceremonies acknowledged both the achievements of accomplished scholars and the generosity of far-sighted donors. More than 50 faculty members from four schools celebrated investiture last week.

Company’s Investment Benefits Geosciences Students

A $600,000 gift from Irving-based Pioneer Natural Resources will allow the Department of Geosciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to send more UT Dallas students to outdoor laboratories. Pioneer’s contribution will elevate several aspects of the geosciences program, which immerses students in the study of the composition, structure and history of the Earth and the universe.  read more

Visionary Civic Leader Took Early Interest in UT Dallas

UT Dallas’ role as an emerging research university is built upon the investments of visionary supporters who saw the University’s potential  decades before many plans became reality. Prominent Dallas civic leader Karl Hoblitzelle took an early interest in the campus. Decades later, his foundation continues to back the University’s academic and physical growth.    read more

Professor’s Gift Establishes New Teaching Award

Dr. Aage Moller, recipient of countless awards throughout the world during his outstanding academic career, is demonstrating his devotion to UT Dallas students and the art of teaching through a new fund. “I think good teaching should be rewarded, and I hope a prize will promote good teaching,” he said.
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Gas Utility Atmos Energy Endows New Scholarship at UT Dallas

Atmos Energy Corp. recently honored its executive chairman, Robert W. Best, by creating a scholarship in his name. The $100,000 gift to UT Dallas will help students reach their academic goals by paying for a number of school-related expenses, including tuition, books and housing. read more

Staffers Scurry to Fill Wish Lists of State Charities

The annual State Employee Charitable Campaign has entered its final push at UT Dallas, with staff and faculty members hoping to top last year’s record by the campaign’s end on Friday, Dec. 2. The goal for UT Dallas this year is $160,000. The campaign serves state agencies, universities, and community colleges throughout Texas. The campaign gives employees a way to support a wide variety of vital health and human services. read more

BrainHealth Honors Key Supporter Dee Wyly

The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas has presented Dee Wyly with its highest honor, the Legacy Award. The BrainHealth Legacy Award recognizes the pioneering spirit of individuals whose generosity, vision and dedication to brain research enable the Center to explore the vast potential of the human mind. “Dee Wyly’s commitment to the Center for BrainHealth has made cutting-edge research a reality,” said Dr. Sandra B. Chapman, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth. “Holding the Dee Wyly Distinguished Chair inspires me every single day.” read more

Video:  A Campus Celebration to Remember

 
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Chuck and Nancy Davidson: Inspiring Couple Step Forward Again

Partners in life since they met during their UT Dallas student days three decades ago, Charles and Nancy Davidson are also partners in giving. Initially, their teamwork enabled Mr. Davidson’s career to thrive as the two relocated around Texas and to Alaska and home again. In time, his upward progress in the energy industry allowed them to give back from a life he has described as “richly rewarded.” read more

Naveen Jindal: Philanthropist Leader Shows the Way

In the almost two decades since Naveen Jindal earned his MBA from UT Dallas in 1992, he has  become a leading industrialist, ascendant statesman and driving force for higher education in his home country of India. Named a UT Dallas Distinguished Alumnus last year, he recently invigorated support of his alma mater by presenting the University its single-largest alumni gift ever, part of a joint, $30 million gift presented with fellow alumni, Charles and Nancy Davidson to the School of Management. read more

Hasan Pirkul: Dean of the UT Dallas School of Management

During the last 15 years, Dean Hasan Pirkul has transformed the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas into one of the nation’s foremost public business schools through his leadership and guidance. read more

Matches Bolster Gifts’ Impact

Friday’s record alumni gifts to The University of Texas at Dallas received  sizable boosts from two programs programs designed to increase research productivity and spur growth at Texas universities. Contributions from Naveen Jindal MBA’92, Charles Davidson MS’80 and Nancy Davidson BS’80 came with $10 million in matching funds from the two inititatives:  the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP) and the UT System Board of Regents’ Research Initiative Program. read more

Confetti Cannons and Countdowns: Campus Celebrates Historic Alumni Gifts

Standing ovations, confetti cannons and countdowns to two big reveals were part of Friday’s announcement of the naming the School of Management and its honors program in recognition of the two largest alumni gifts in UT Dallas history. A crowd of 500—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, a UT System Regent, federal and local government officials—assembled about 10 a.m. at a balloon-festooned stage just outside the school, at The Circle at the end of University Parkway. They cheered and applauded remarks by Naveen Jindal, about his namesake school. read more

Executive MBA Class Invests in Management School's Future

Graduates of the 2011 Executive MBA program departed UT Dallas with diplomas, but they left behind a lasting contribution—a new endowed scholarship. The Class of 2011 EMBA Scholarship will provide an annual award to an undergraduate student in the School of Management. The scholarship will be permanently endowed and is expected to provide its first award in fall of 2012. read more

Plano Boys Donate Birthday Wishes to Callier Center

UT Dallas hosted a special birthday party this week for two little boys who used their own birthday bash to raise money for speech-language services at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Grant Robbins, 8, and Garrett, 6, asked their friends to make donations to Callier, in lieu of gifts, at the pool party they enjoyed back in August. Grant and Garrett, along with little brother Gavin, 2, have worked with Callier speech language pathologists for several years. read more

$55 Million: One of Many New Fundraising Records

Donors to UT Dallas shattered records in nearly every measure used to gauge private support for the just-ended fiscal year. More than $55 million in total gifts and pledges were received, eclipsing the previous year’s $40.6 million total, the largest total to date at that time. “We’re very grateful to our donors who have enabled the University to move forward on so many fronts,” said President David E. Daniel. The final tally, $55,158,983, was celebrated at an event Sept. 15 hosted by the UT Dallas Development Board. read more

Internal Audit Program Begins Endowment Push

The UT Dallas School of Management’s top-ranked internal audit program kicks off a campaign Friday to sustain the program’s mission of preparing a steady stream of graduates to meet industry demand. The endowment committee for the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence at UT Dallas has already raised nearly $300,000 toward its $1 million goal for  2011. The endowment will support scholarships, teaching assistants, seminars, conferences, research, and educational programs. read more

Gifts to Center for BrainHealth Advancing Research

With support from donors who recently gave more than $2 million, the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth is furthering brain research aimed at developing cognitive skills among adolescents and studying the impact of traumatic brain injuries in returning soldiers. read more

$10 Million Investment to Enhance UT System Philanthropy

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has authorized a $10 million investment to strengthen fundraising capacity among the 15 UT institutions. The initiative, called Strength in Numbers, is part of Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa’s new action plan for advancing excellence throughout the UT System. read more

Key BrainHealth Supporter Charles Wyly Mourned

The University community is saddened by the death of Charles Wyly, whose support played a central role in establishing the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth neuroscience research institute. Wyly, the legendary Dallas entrepreneur and investor, died Sunday after a traffic accident near Aspen, Colo., where he and his wife, Dee, owned a home. “We were very saddened to hear the news of Charles’ passing,” said UT Dallas President David E. Daniel. “Charles and Dee Wyly have been good friends of UT Dallas, sharing both their time and their resources. He will be deeply missed.” read more

UT Dallas Mourns Arts Benefactor Nancy Hamon

The University of Texas at Dallas lost a friend and a supporter of arts scholarship when Dallas philanthropist and civic leader Nancy B. Hamon died Saturday at age 92. Hamon’s generosity to the University dates back to 1970 and includes endowing a chair, supporting an extensive museum studies program, and contributing to the CentralTrak artist residency and gallery. read more

Former Regent's Chair Louis Beecherl Jr. Mourned

The UT Dallas community mourns the passing of Louis A. Beecherl Jr., a former chairman of The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents, whose generosity and guidance helped fuel the University’s growth and vision. Beecherl died Tuesday at age 85. Beecherl’s leadership and numerous contributions to UT Dallas shaped the University’s education goals and helped establish excellence in attracting top faculty and students. read more

United Way Funds Support Callier Programs for Kids

Support from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas will help the Callier Center fund programs to provide pediatric hearing aid services and speech and language treatment for children with cochlear implants. The center was among 78 nonprofits funded under a new competitive grant process that focuses on improving education, income and health in the Dallas area. read more

Development Board Member Dan Petty Dies at 71

Dan Petty, a well-known civic and business leader in North Texas and a major supporter of UT Dallas, died on Tuesday of complications from surgery. Petty, 71, was a member of the UT Dallas Development Board, the Advisory Council for the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and the Institute for Public Affairs Advisory Committee. He was president of the North Texas Commission for many years and was a leading member of the committee that brought next month’s Super Bowl to the Metroplex. read more

UT Dallas Rises in Kiplinger’s Public University Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the 100 best values among public colleges in the United States, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The annual public school rankings appear in Kiplinger’s February 2011 issue, available today online and on newsstands. read more

Gift Establishes New Accounting Professorship

A pioneering member of the UT Dallas School of Management faculty has made possible a new distinguished professorship that pays tribute to the excellence of the school's accounting program and endows its future strength. A gift from Dr. Adolf J.H. Enthoven, who has taught at the School of Management for more than three decades, sparked creation of the new position. read more

Autism Project Offers New Sources of Hope

The UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has been helping children with autism and their families for more than 30 years. And as a member of the Crystal Charity Ball Autism Project, the center is offering hope and help to even more families touched by the disorder. read more

Physicist to Oversee Engineering Fundraising

The University of Texas at Dallas has hired a physicist, who most recently managed university relations for Texas Instruments Inc., to oversee fundraising efforts for its Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Rod Wetterskog is the new director of development and alumni relations for the Jonsson School. read more

Restaurant Aids Officers Studying Criminology

Rockfish Seafood Grill in Richardson is teaming up with UT Dallas to encourage and support students who want to dedicate their careers to fighting crime by earning criminology degrees. read more

Center for BrainHealth Award Honors Pickens

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert recently presented the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth's Legacy Award to T. Boone Pickens, recognizing the legendary energy investor's generosity and foresight in his support of the center's brain health research. The center's third Legacy Award dinner was Oct. 29 at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas. read more

Renowned Guitar Expert Endows Professorship

Russell Cleveland, an internationally known collector of classical and acoustic guitars and a driving force behind the Texas Guitar Competition, has taken his passion for music another step by endowing a professorship in guitar studies at UT Dallas. read more

TI Gift Bolsters Semiconductor Research

Semiconductor research at UT Dallas has received a $2 million boost thanks to a gift of nearly $1.15 million from Texas Instruments Inc. that's expected to qualify for more than $850,000 in state matching funds. The gift's timing was motivated in part by the availability of matching funds through the recently enacted Texas Research Incentive Program, or TRIP. read more

Gift Expands Study of Early Childhood Education

The benefits of a high-quality preschool education are being studied with increasing detail, courtesy of a $100,000 gift from an anonymous fund of The Dallas Foundation to the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. read more

Gift Helps Minority Scholars Attend UT Dallas

At just 19 years old, UT Dallas freshman Asha Creary has had her fair share of off-the-cuff medical training. From changing her grandmother's post-surgical bandages to helping her mom with a burst appendix, the South Oak Cliff High School grad has always wanted to become a doctor. Creary and 14 other UT Dallas students are edging closer to their professional goals, thanks to a $100,000 gift from the Verizon Foundation. read more

TI Foundation Grant Strengthens UTeach

Increasing the supply of qualified math and science teachers in America's secondary schools received a big boost Wednesday when the Texas Instruments Foundation awarded a $450,000 grant to UTeach Dallas. The award is part of a $3 million commitment from the foundation to address the shortage of quality math and science teachers. read more

$16.8 Million in Philanthropic Gifts Announced,
Moving UT Dallas Closer to Tier One Goal

On Tuesday, The University of Texas at Dallas received 16 philanthropic gifts, totaling more than $16.8 million - seven of them in amounts of $1 million or more and all greater than $100,000. It was the greatest number of individual seven-figure gifts ever received in one day by UT Dallas. read more

President's Viewpoint: Thanking Supporters

Once again, we need to take a moment to appreciate the visionary legislators who made Texas Research Incentive Program possible. Their hard work to come to agreement on a bill that contained an incentive for all the emerging research institutions has brought us to this milestone. read more

Golfers Revive Scholarship Tradition

After a two-year hiatus, the UT Dallas Golf Tournament made a successful return recently, raising nearly $25,000 for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. read more

New Assistant VP for Development Hired

Dwight D. Clasby has joined UT Dallas as the University's new assistant vice president for development. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing the University's major gift operations and activities. A veteran fundraiser, Clasby has close connections to the Dallas philanthropic community. read more

United Way Funds Key Callier Programs

The UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has received more than $407,000 from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to fund three priority needs programs for 2009-2010. The amount represents a 42 percent increase over the previous year's support. read more

$1 Million Gift to Fund Museum Research

A $1 million gift to The Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Museums at UT Dallas, by Dallas philanthropist and civic leader Nancy Hamon, will support research that will enable a book series on the history of art museums. read more

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