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Surprise leadership change at UT-Austin with announcement of new interim president
The University of Texas chief operating officer Jim Davis, who has close ties to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, was named interim president of the flagship university. According to system leadership personnel,
University of Texas System names interim president of UT-Austin
University of Texas System officials have named James E. Davis as interim president of the flagship, taking over for outgoing President Jay Hartzell immediately. Davis most recently served as senior vice president and chief operating officer at the University of Texas at Austin.
UT interim president appoints new provost, sidelining official who recently took the job
In his first email to UT, interim president appoints David Vanden Bout as provost. Jay Hartzell had appointed Rachel Mersey to that post Jan. 5.
Interim president for UT Austin named during board meeting
The University of Texas at Austin now has an interim president. On Wednesday, Chancellor James B. Milliken named James E. Davis as the interim president, which is "effective immediately," according to the UT System.
Interim president named at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin graduate James Davis will temporarily replace president Jay Hartzell, who is taking on a new role in Dallas.
UT System names Jim Davis as UT-Austin’s interim president
Austin's chief operating officer since 2023, ends President Jay Hartzell’s tenure months earlier than anticipated.
James Davis named interim president at UT
The University of Texas at Austin now has an interim leader. James Davis, the university's senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been named the interim president of UT, effective immediately,
UT-Austin researchers told to halt work on $6.1M worth of projects due to Trump orders
The fate of at least seven federally-funded projects has been cast into doubt after President Trump signed orders targeting ...
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UT Austin course syllabus offered students 'extra credit' for cross-dressing
A syllabus for a gender and sexuality course hosted on the University of Texas at Austin website appears to promote ...
Some research work at UT Austin halted due to Trump administration executive orders
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say they've been ordered to stop or pause work on more than $6 million worth of projects.
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In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officer
Davis, who was named interim president one day earlier, replaced a provost who was named to the position by the university’s ...
UT to host Texas Science Festival to inspire STEAM learning, enthusiasts
Beginning Friday, the University of Texas at Austin will host science enthusiasts at the Texas Science Festival. The ...
Some research work at UT Austin halted due to Trump adminsitration executive orders
The pause comes as a result of President Trump signing executive orders that restrict federal money for initiatives that support foreign aid and DEI initiatives.