University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is leaving UT to become the next president of Southern Methodist University, the ...

One audience favorite: "20,000 years of Austin history in 20 minutes." The title, at least, never fails to generate a laugh. And those 20 minutes are usually followed by 40 minutes of sharp questions.

innovative programs such as robotics and capital projects like the $70 million renovation of the UT tower, and set out plans for a new UT Austin Academic Medical Center and an Austin-based MD ...