Schools and Centers
Enriching Lives Through Support of Academic and Research Centers
Support of academic and research centers enriches the lives of students, faculty, patients and researchers. Explore the myriad ways your contribution will make an impact.
Schools
Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology encompasses multidisciplinary academic programs that motivate students to build a better future. Grounded in the vital questions of human existence and society studied across the humanities, the school augments traditional liberal arts education with the creative and imaginative practices of the fine arts and technological development. Make a gift
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences explores the intersection of the mind and brain, from the molecular level to human behavior, in the healthy and in the sick, and across the entire life span. Make a gift
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences develops decisive, thoughtful leaders for tomorrow. We teach our students to think, analyze and predict outcomes in five major focus areas — public affairs, criminology, geospatial information sciences, economics and political science. Make a gift
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Our influence is growing, but our mission remains the same. The Jonsson School prepares inquiring, creative minds to engineer a better world. Make a gift
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies is a dynamic engine of opportunity. Whether a student wants to combine health care and business studies or international relations and communications, we make it happen through individualized focus, flexibility and customizable degree plans. We empower students to be tomorrow’s educators, health care providers, entrepreneurs and unconventional thinkers. Make a gift
Naveen Jindal School of Management
The Jindal School has raced into the world’s top echelon of business schools, ranking No. 16 in North America and No. 17 globally in research productivity. Our alumni provide the business and management innovation and leadership that touch lives, communities and markets. We bring power to our region and our state as a force in helping to grow and sustain our economy. Make a gift
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Our school’s innovative curriculum and challenging laboratory experiences result in graduates with workforce-ready skills and a strong foundation for further studies. Our dedicated students and world-class faculty are making discoveries in nanotechnology, energy storage and delivery, and the mysteries of the universe, as well as making medical breakthroughs related to diabetes, Alzheimer’s and more. Make a gift
Centers
Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies
The center seeks to understand the past, so we can change the future. The center raises awareness of what happened when the Third Reich shattered the world of Europe and created shock waves that still impact our lives today. Studying these events helps us to better understand prejudice and turn instead to solidarity and compassion. Make a gift
Callier Center for Communication Disorders
Callier is internationally recognized for improving the lives of people suffering from communication disorders. Founded more than half a century ago, the center researches and treats communication disorders while training the next generations of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Make a gift
Center for BrainHealth
The center is a scientific research institute committed to understanding, protecting and healing the brain. Leading-edge, innovative scientific exploration at BrainHealth improves lives today and translates groundbreaking discoveries into practical clinical application. Cognitive neuroscience experts at the center are dedicated to discovering ways to build resilience, regain cognitive function and maximize the potential of the brain. Make a gift
Center for Children and Families
The center was established to promote optimal family and child development through research, practice and outreach. The center’s programs are focused around three key initiatives: parenting healthy children and families, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and enhancing thinking and learning. Make a gift
Center for Vital Longevity
Founded in 2010, the center is dedicated to studying the aging mind and determining new ways to maintain cognitive health. Employing a range of brain-imaging techniques, center scientists are making great progress in understanding memory, cognitive aging and risk factors for Alzheimer’s. Make a gift
Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History
Founded in the fall of 2014, the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History is home to innovative research and graduate education in the history of art. As the first art history research institute created in the digital age, the center explores the intersection between visual arts and science and technology, and continues to attract a growing community of art historians, curators and practicing artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Make a gift
Texas Analog Center of Excellence
Dedicated to help create leading-edge analog technology for both traditional electronics and emerging applications, TxACE is specifically focused on improving energy efficiency, health care, and public safety and security. TxACE has now become one of the largest University-based analog centers in the world. Make a gift
Texas Biomedical Device Center
The center is a collaborative effort engaging researchers from multiple disciplines working toward a common goal: creating new biomedical technology and therapies. Together, these researchers will ensure that recent and future technological advances make it from the research laboratory into the clinic and ultimately to patients. Make a gift
Other Programs
Athletics
UT Dallas began competing in NCAA intercollegiate athletics in 1998. In the past decade, the Comets have made 16 NCAA Division III Tournament appearances, won 12 American Southwest Conference championships and produced 13 All-Americans. We strive to make UT Dallas athletes better students in the classroom, better citizens in the community and future leaders wherever their lives take them. Make a gift
Eugene McDermott Library
As the keeper of the University’s vast record of knowledge, the McDermott Library is charged with ensuring that students have access to relevant and scholarly resources to facilitate learning and research. We do this in a dynamic environment, where both information and our means of disseminating it are constantly evolving. Make a gift
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