University of Texas System

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The University of Texas System comprises fifteen educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are general academic universities and six are health institutions. The UT System also offers online courses and degrees from UT institutions via the UT TeleCampus.

The system has a total enrollment of over 190,000 students as of fall 2006. Its flagship institution is the University of Texas at Austin.

Contents 1 UT Campuses and Institutions 1.1 Universities 1.2 Health institutions 2 Academic rankings 3 Board of Regents 3.1 Officers 3.2 Regents 4 Research and enrollment 5 Nobel Laureate affiliation 6 Notes 7 External links

[edit] UT Campuses and Institutions

[edit] Universities The University of Texas at Arlington (founded 1895) The University of Texas at Austin (founded 1883) The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (founded 1973 and 1926, respectively; combined since 1991) The University of Texas at Dallas (founded 1961) The University of Texas at El Paso (founded 1914) The University of Texas at San Antonio (founded 1969) The University of Texas at Tyler (founded 1971) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa; founded 1973) The University of Texas–Pan American (Edinburg; founded 1927)

[edit] Health institutions The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston) University of Texas Health Center at Tyler University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston) University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (includes the UT Southwestern Medical School)

[edit] Academic rankings

The University of Texas has many high marks in national and world rankings including 8 Nobel prizes.^[1]

• The University of Texas at Austin was ranked by The Times as the world's 15th top ranking university overall.^[2] Seven doctoral programs at the University rank in the top 10 in the nation and 22 degree programs rank in the top 25, according to a comprehensive study of the quality of graduate schools conducted by the United States National Research Council.
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School was ranked the 17th highest ranking medical school in 2005 in the United States, with four of Texas's eleven Nobel laureates, more than any other medical schools in United States.
• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's top ranking cancer centers in research and education.^[3]
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's Dental School ranked one of world's highest overall ^[4], and fourth worldwide in dental science publications.^[5]

[edit] Board of Regents

[edit] Officers James R. Huffines, Chairman (profile) Rita C. Clements, Vice Chairman (profile) Cyndi Taylor Krier, Vice Chairman (profile) Francie A. Frederick, Counsel and Secretary (profile)

[edit] Regents Judith L. Craven, M.D. (profile) John W. Barnhill, Jr. (profile) H. Scott Caven, Jr. (profile) Robert B. Rowling (profile) Colleen McHugh (profile) Brian Haley, Student Regent (profile)

[edit] Research and enrollment

UT institution	Research expenditure (2005)[6]	enrollment (Fall 2005)
UT Austin	$422.9 million	49,233
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center	$341.9 million	89
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas	$320.8 million	2,350
UT Health Science Center at Houston	$156.5 million	3,587
UTMB	$149.9 million	2,172
UTHSCSA	$134.0 million	2,775
UT Dallas	$43.1 million	14,399
UT El Paso	$36.0 million	19,257
UT Arlington	$33.8 million	25,216
UTSA	$23.6 million	27,291
UT Health Center at Tyler	$11.4 million	n/a
UT Pan American	$5.8 million	17,048
UT Brownsville	$5.4 million	13,250
UT Permian Basin	$1.2 million	3,406
UT Tyler	$.5 million	5,746

[edit] Nobel Laureate affiliation

UT schools ranked according to the number of Nobel laureate affiliations are:

• UT Austin: 8
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas: 5
• UT Dallas: 3
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: 2

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Texas Nobel Laureates. The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas (2006-03-27). Retrieved on 2006-06-02.
2. ^ World University Rankings. The Times Higher World University Rankings 2005. The Times Higher Education Supplement. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
3. ^ M. D. Anderson Recognized For Contributions in Cancer Care. News Room. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
4. ^ International report gives Dental School high marks. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
5. ^ President gives annual State of the University Address. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
6. ^ http://www.utsystem.edu/NEWS/ComponentFacts.htm

[edit] External links

• The University of Texas System

The University of Texas System
Arlington • Austin • Brownsville • Dallas • El Paso • Pan American • Permian Basin • San Antonio • Tyler M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • UT Medical Branch • UT Southwestern Medical Center • UTHSC Houston • UTHSC San Antonio • UTHC Tyler

1. ^ Texas Nobel Laureates. The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas (2006-03-27). Retrieved on 2006-06-02.
2. ^ World University Rankings. The Times Higher World University Rankings 2005. The Times Higher Education Supplement. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
3. ^ M. D. Anderson Recognized For Contributions in Cancer Care. News Room. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
4. ^ International report gives Dental School high marks. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
5. ^ President gives annual State of the University Address. HSC News. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Retrieved on 2006-02-10.
6. ^ http://www.utsystem.edu/NEWS/ComponentFacts.htm