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 system has a total enrollment of over 185,000 students. Its flagship institution is The University of Texas at Austin. The UT System also offers online courses and degrees from UT institutions via the UT TeleCampus.

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Contents 1 Academic rankings 2 Board of Regents 2.1 Officers 2.2 Regents 3 Notes 4 External links

[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] 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.

[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

Texas University Systems
Houston • North Texas • Texas • Texas A&M • Texas State • Texas Tech