Each year The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the support of corporations, foundations, alumni and employees during Celebration of Support, which offers thanks to those who give to the University. This year was a special Celebration of Support as the University experienced a record-breaking year in giving.
Missed out on this year’s fun? Watch this video to be a part of the celebration.Guests visit and enjoy an evening on the lawn of the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at UT Dallas during the 2023 Celebration of Support.Julia Lashae performs with the Texins Jazz Band during this year’s Celebration of Support. The band has become the traditional annual entertainment for the event.Each year UT Dallas invites individuals, corporations and foundations who support the University to attend a celebration of philanthropic giving.Kyle Edgington PhD’13, vice president of development and alumni relations, described for attendees how the University broke records this year with more than $96 million in contributions to the New Dimensions campaign in 2023.Celebration of Support attendees included (from left) Joseph Hamaty, director of development; Dr. Larry Sall, UT Dallas Executive Board member; Dr. Jennifer Holmes, dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences; and Rafael Martín PhD’20, UT Dallas vice president and chief of staff.UT Dallas staff (right) welcomed guests to an evening of recognition of the continued growth of the University and the role of supporters in that rise.University President Richard C. Benson welcomed all who attended Celebration of Support and thanked friends and supporters for their involvement in a remarkable year at UT Dallas.Dr. David Hyndman (center), dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, visits with Celebration of Support guests Fonsa and George Brody.Ray Hemmig, UT Dallas Executive Board member, and his wife, Ruth Hemmig, visit with Dr. Melissa Bettis (right), assistant dean of development for the Naveen Jindal School of Management, during the evening’s events.UTD leadership posed with several students from the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College who were recognized during the event. From left: Provost Dr. Inga H. Musselman, Vice President Kyle Edgington PhD’13, AJ John, Nandita Kumar, Ethan Conner, Namitha Jaimson, Honors College Dean Dr. Donal Skinner, President Richard C. Benson and Sneha Sharma.Celebration of Support guests included UT Dallas Executive Board member Girish Bachani and his wife, Sangeeta Bachani.The lawn of the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center was the ideal setting for the annual Celebration of Support.
