Tower Talk – President Bill Powers on the Life of The University of Texas

Hook ’em!

June 2, 2015 By Bill Powers

Today is my final day as president of The University of Texas at Austin. Serving in this office for the past nine and a half years has been the highest honor of my career, and I will miss it. Words are not enough to thank you all for the Texas spirit you have shown as, together, we have moved the University forward. And the support and friendship you have shown Kim and me has changed our lives forever.

As Greg Fenves begins his service as president of this great institution tomorrow, I take comfort knowing that UT is in great hands. I am very optimistic about the future.

UT will always be a big part of my life. After some time off, I will resume teaching at the law school. And I expect to see many of you at football and volleyball games, museum exhibits, and dozens of other events in the life of this amazing place.

Thank you for all you have done for The University of Texas.

God bless you and UT. And Hook ’em Horns!

Photo by Brian Birzer

Final Thoughts on an Unusual Commencement Weekend

May 26, 2015 By Bill Powers

As you all know, for the first time in many years, our university-wide spring commencement ceremony had to be cancelled on account of dangerous weather. All of our college and school graduation ceremonies took place. And we convened a small ceremony inside the Main Building, where our keynote speaker, Darren Walker, delivered an inspiring address […]

UT’s 132nd Commencement: A Time to Celebrate

May 21, 2015 By Bill Powers

As UT Austin’s 132nd Commencement approaches this weekend, I want to send my sincere congratulations to our graduates and their families. Graduating from The University of Texas is a tremendous achievement and a profound milestone in your lives. I’m proud of every one of you. I’d like to share a few statistics about our graduates […]

New book on Signature Courses shares UT’s educational innovations

May 19, 2015 By Bill Powers

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Scott Hanna to direct Longhorn Band

May 12, 2015 By Bill Powers

One of the key institutions in Longhorn life has a new leader. Scott Hanna has been named director of the Longhorn Band and will begin this summer. Scott has been the band’s associate director for the past 16 years and also will be promoted to associate director of bands in the Butler School of Music. […]

Newest members of Academy of Distinguished Teachers named

May 7, 2015 By Bill Powers

I’d like to congratulate the newest members of UT’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers. They are: Richard Corsi, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering Mechele Dickerson, School of Law John Markert, Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences The academy was created in 1995 to recognize tenured faculty members who throughout […]

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