The Provost’s Office

Academic Excellence Through Education, Research & Service

We partner with the campus to ensure all students succeed and thrive, faculty and staff are supported in their research and scholarship and the campus community has the support it needs as a world-class public research university.

156 Undergrad Degree Programs

237 Graduate Degree Programs

$1.06b Research Funding

#7 Public University in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report, 2024

#1 Among U.S. universities in research financed by the National Science Foundation (NSF)

1,007 Fulbright
Scholars

24 Marshall
Scholars

31 Rhodes
Scholars


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Latest News

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Listen: Customized GPT Assists Students With Coursework, Learning

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Julie Schell, Assistant Vice Provost and Director of the Office of Academic Technology, shares the inspiration behind UT Sage, her work with AI in the classroom and teaching the ethics of AI use.

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Molecular Biologist Receives TAMEST O’Donnell Award

The Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards annually recognize rising star Texas researchers who are addressing the essential role that science and technology play in society, and whose work meets the highest standards of exemplary professional performance, creativity and resourcefulness. Ilya Finkelstein’s research focuses on improving gene editing, understanding DNA repair and finding disease treatments.

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Moritz Center for Societal Impact Seeks Applicants for 2025 Projects for Societal Impact

These projects typically include collaboration with community partners, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or for-profit businesses that help address societal challenges. The MCSI is interested in research that addresses intersecting focus areas that include: housing; behavioral health; children and families; aging; disabilities; ethics; digital health applications; global health and technology; and arts and humanities.

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Professor Partners with Ugandan University for Primate Conservation

To the average person, these creatures might seem like wild, unpredictable animals. But to the primatologist watching intently nearby, half obstructed by leaves, these creatures are a psychological phenomenon. He sees friendships, complex emotions, bonds strengthening and breaking right before his eyes.

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AI Law Courses Introduced

Artificial Intelligence “is a singular technological advancement on par with the microchip, automobiles, and nuclear power, and — like those technologies — will alter society in myriad ways, both good and bad,” says Professor Matthew Murrell, author of the forthcoming book, “Artificial Intelligence Law,” which will explore the emerging field of AI law across many legal domains.

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College of Fine Arts Teaching Innovations

As a college that’s built on hands-on, experiential learning, the College of Fine Arts is full of examples of great teaching. Here, they highlight some recent examples of innovation in the classroom to help students build new skills, execute visually stunning work and learn from their incredible faculty members.

Faculty Diversity

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusivity and acknowledging the perspectives and experiences of underrepresented groups among faculty, staff and student.