MISSION STATEMENTS
U. T. Arlington
U. T. Austin
U. T. Dallas
U. T. El Paso
U. T. Permian Basin
U. T. Rio Grande Valley
U. T. San Antonio
Stephen F. Austin State University
U. T. Tyler
U. T. Southwestern Medical Center
U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston
U. T. Health Science Center - Houston
U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio
U. T. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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U. T. ARLINGTON
The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching, research and public service
institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture
of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of
scholars.
The University promotes lifelong learning though its academic, continuing education and
experiential learning programs. The faculty, staff and student community share diverse cultural
values that foster inclusivity and cultivate mutual respect.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. AUSTIN
The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated
areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. The
university provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate
through doctoral and special professional educational levels.
The university contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity,
scholarly inquiry and the development and dissemination of new knowledge, including the
commercialization of University discoveries. The university preserves and promotes the arts,
benefits the state's economy, serves the citizens through public programs and provides other
public service.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. DALLAS
The University of Texas at Dallas provides the State of Texas and the nation with excellent,
innovative education and research. The University is committed to graduating well-rounded
members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives
and productive careers in a constantly changing world; to continually improving educational
and research programs in the humanities, arts, sciences, engineering and management;
and to assisting the commercialization of intellectual capital generated by students, staff and
faculty.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
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U. T. EL PASO
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent
higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health,
culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. PERMIAN BASIN
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a
diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in
student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates
engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing technology and the public interests of West
Texas.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. RIO GRANDE VALLEY
To transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas, and the world through an innovative and
accessible educational environment that promotes student success, research, creative works,
health and well-being, community engagement, sustainable development, and
commercialization of university discoveries.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. SAN ANTONIO
The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge
through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public
service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions,
and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for
socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property for Texas,
the nation and the world.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in
teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of
our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer
opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 8/24/2023
U.
T. TYLER
U. T. Tyler is a comprehensive public university. We help our students, patients, and community
members achieve their educational and health goals by offering a combination of excellence in
higher education, innovative research, public services, and advanced healthcare delivery.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U.
T. SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
Mission of U. T. Southwestern Medical Center
Promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential
We:
EDUCATE
Physicians, scientists, and caregivers optimally prepared to serve the needs of patients and
society
DISCOVER
Research that solves for unmet needs by finding better treatments, cures, and prevention with a
commitment to ensuring real world application
HEAL
Best care possible today, with continuous improvement and innovation for better care tomorrow
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
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U. T. MEDICAL BRANCH - GALVESTON
Mission, Vision, and Values Statement
Preamble
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's mission is to improve health for the
people of Texas and around the world. UTMB is an inclusive, collaborative community of
forward-thinking educators, scientists, clinicians, staff, and students dedicated to a single
purpose - improving health. We prepare future health professionals for practice, public service,
and lifelong learning through innovative curricula and individualized educational experiences.
We advance understanding and treatment of illness and injury through groundbreaking
research, in the lab and at the bedside, including the commercialization of such research, as
appropriate. We deliver skilled and patient-centered health care, and we continue to shape the
future of health sciences education, research, and clinical care by always asking, "What's next?"
Mission
To improve health by offering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research,
and providing the highest quality patient care.
Vision
We work together to define the future of health care and be the best.
Values
Compassion.
Integrity.
Respect.
Diversity.
Lifelong Learning.
Approved by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
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U.
T. HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - HOUSTON
As a comprehensive health science university, the mission of The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston is to educate health science professionals, discover and translate
advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care
and public health.
We pursue this mission in order to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury, as well as promoting individual
health and community well-being.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - SAN ANTONIO
The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to make
lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community
engagement.
Strategies for achieving this mission are:
Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and
scientists.
Engaging in research to understand health and disease.
Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public.
Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care.
Engaging our community to improve health.
Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022
U. T. M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in
Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care,
research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students,
trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.
Reaffirmed by U. T. System Board of Regents on 2/24/2022