Development

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Alumni and friends of the College of Liberal Arts form a global network of volunteers, donors and advocates numbering more than 110,000. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations offers a variety of programs and services to support that network.
Many of you have brought prestige and honor to the College through contributions and successes. You inspire our students every day and serve as our best ambassadors to the world. We invite you to stay connected, wherever you may be, by reading up on college news, updating your contact information or making an investment in Liberal Arts.
Staff
Location
Dorothy L. Gebauer (GEB) building
512-471-8861
changinglives@utexas.edu
Physical Address
116 Inner Campus Dr., Stop G6300
Austin, TX 78712-1260
Mailing Address
University Development Office
1 University Station
Mail Stop A3000
Austin, TX 78712
Parking
Paid parking in any of the university garages. Permit required for surface parking.
Alumni and friends of the College of Liberal Arts form a global network of volunteers, donors and advocates numbering more than 110,000. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations offers a variety of programs and services to support that network.
Many of you have brought prestige and honor to the College through contributions and successes. You inspire our students every day and serve as our best ambassadors to the world. We invite you to stay connected, wherever you may be, by reading up on college news, updating your contact information or making an investment in Liberal Arts.
Here are a few quick ways you can stay connected:
- Update your information to stay informed of College updates and happenings.
- Read updates from Life & Letters, the College of Liberal Arts’ magazine.
- Pursue lifelong learning. Through our MOOCs, SMOCs, podcasts, TED Talks, faculty blogs or professional development courses, we want to feed your desire for lifelong learning.
- Join the Dean’s Circle. Dean’s Circle members provide critical support that allows the College to seize opportunities as it strives toward its goal of excellence in Liberal Arts.
- Keep up with the College on social media by following our Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube accounts.
- Support the College of Liberal Arts. Make a gift to the College so current and future students can enjoy the same level of academic excellence you experienced as a student.
The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to instill in our graduates the idea that learning is for a lifetime. As alumni you continue to promote this ideal while pursuing your career and life goals. We invite you to be involved with the college and share your goals and accomplishments with us.
Dean's Circle
Impact Report
Support Us
Liberal Arts Advisory Council
The College of Liberal Arts Advisory Council is a dedicated group of volunteers who all share a passion for the liberal arts. Members are made up of both alumni and friends of the college. Together with the dean, the Advisory Council works to further the college’s initiatives, both academic and philanthropic.
College of Liberal Arts Advisory Council, 2019-2020
Will Snyder, Chair
Susan Palombo, Vice-Chair
[Yooooooo how the heck do we do this part]
Ways of Giving
You can submit your gift online through our secure online web form or we welcome the opportunity to meet with you and seek your guidance in assisting the college. If you would like to send in your gift, please mail your gift to:
Justin Michalka, Executive Director of Development
College of Liberal Arts
The University of Texas at Austin
University Development Office
P.O. Box 7458
Austin, Texas 78713
You may also e-mail Justin Michalka at jmichalka@austin.utexas.edu or call (512) 471-8861 to receive more information.
Mid-Year Impact Report
Read a little about what we've been able to accomplish midway through the 2020-21 fiscal year with your help:
Pro Bene Meritis Award
The Pro Bene Meritis award is the highest honor bestowed by the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who are committed to the liberal arts, who have made outstanding contributions in professional or philanthropic pursuits, or who have participated in service related to the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to expressing appreciation to those distinguished individuals so honored, the College of Liberal Arts, through this award, is seeking to heighten public awareness of the critical role played by the liberal arts in education and society today.
The award is presented annually at a dinner in the spring. The alumni, faculty, students and staff of the college take pride in these individuals and the legacy of their character and achievements.
The Pro Bene Meritis award is the highest honor bestowed by the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who are committed to the liberal arts, who have made outstanding contributions in professional or philanthropic pursuits, or who have participated in service related to the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to expressing appreciation to those distinguished individuals so honored, the College of Liberal Arts, through this award, is seeking to heighten public awareness of the critical role played by the liberal arts in education and society today.
The award is presented annually at a dinner in the spring. The alumni, faculty, students and staff of the college take pride in these individuals and the legacy of their character and achievements.
Dean's Circle
The College of Liberal Arts is proud to recognize alumni and friends who have committed to making an impact through annual gifts. Through their sustained generosity, donors create invaluable opportunities for innovative researchers and deserving students. Click here to view a listing of Dean's Circle members.
Lifelong Learning
Your education does not end at commencement.
The College of Liberal Arts provides opportunities to enrich the lives of our friends and alums with a variety of in-person and online educational offerings. Through our MOOCs, SMOCs, podcasts, TED Talks, faculty blogs, or professional development courses, we want to cultivate your desire for lifelong learning.
Liberal Arts Online Courses
The College of Liberal Arts offers numerous online courses.
- University Extension offers evening credit and non-credit courses for college credit, professional development, or self-enrichment. Enroll here.
Professional Development and Continuing Education
- Master of Arts in Human Dimensions and Organizations (HDO) - HDO is a program focused on understanding the people who drive today’s global marketplace. The program offers two types of innovative education opportunities: a Master of Arts degree for leaders in the business and nonprofit sectors and one-day professional seminars.
- Master of Arts in Economics - The MA program offered by the Department of Economics offers a rigorous curriculum with quantitative training in economics. The program began in the 2013-14 academic year, with an initial cohort of 40 students.
Annual Impact Report
The value of a liberal arts education is not only in the topics we study, but also the skills we develop. Our classes instill the ability to think critically and independently, to write and reason, and to communicate clearly, all lifelong assets to Longhorn students. Achieving excellence in education and in research, our faculty are making contributions that are transforming lives.
There is so much of which to be proud in the College of Liberal Arts. I invite you to read our 2019-20 Annual Impact Report and see what your support makes possible on the Forty Acres and beyond.
Ann Huff Stevens, Dean
David Bruton, Jr. Regents Chair in Liberal Arts