UT Southwestern Medical Center • 31st August 2023

Changing Lives, Inspiring Hope

The UT Southwestern community has witnessed a tremendous spirit of giving in North Texas since launching the Campaign for the Brain in 2015. Robert B. “Bob” Rowling, a visionary leader and loyal friend of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southwestern Medical Foundation, is among those who inspire greatness in community service and has proved time and again that when people work together, anything is possible.

Pathways - UT Southwestern Medical Center • 31st August 2023

Closer to a Cure

A $1 million gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation is advancing research at UT Southwestern that could set the stage for the creation of a universal treatment for a wide range of cancers. This exciting work using the body’s immune system to destroy cancer cells is being led by Nobel Laureate Bruce Beutler, M.D., an immunologist and geneticist best known for his pioneering molecular and genetic studies of inflammation and innate immunity.

Fundraising publication, Texas Leader, for The University of Texas at Austin • 31st August 2023

Texas Leader Fall 2021

The Longhorn connection between alumni Betty & Jim Key and Judye & John Hartman cemented a wonderful friendship that spans more than five decades.

CT Plus - UT Southwestern Medical Center • 10th March 2023

Student Spotlights: Match Day celebrates accomplishments, dreams of the Class of 2023

Match Day 2023 takes place March 17 in the Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center and will reveal through the National Resident Matching Program where fourth-year medical students will serve their residencies. Read the inspiring stories of seven medical students who describe their UTSW experiences and goals for the future.

Southwestern Medical Foundation • 2nd December 2022

Better Treatment of Mental Health In Youth Through Donor Impact

For decades, partnerships between community and medical leaders have served as the building blocks for progress in North Texas. Sarah Miller is President and Chairwoman of the Kozmetsky Family Foundation and a committed partner of Southwestern Medical Foundation who is making lasting change in her community.

College of Fine Arts - University of Texas at Austin • 29th April 2022

Engaging the Senses: Karl and Nelda Buckman's $2 million gift supports new collaboration space for immersive art at UT Austin's College of Fine Arts

Karl and Nelda Buckman are igniting creativity through immersive, experiential art at The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Fine Arts. Their generous $2 million gift will establish the Buckman Center, an immersive technologies studio and lab dedicated to the collaboration between design and emerging technologies in areas including immersive performance, sound

CT Plus - UT Southwestern Medical Center • 21st January 2022

UTSW alumna gives back to honor mother’s life

As a young woman, Sneha Patel, M.P.A.S., PA-C, discovered strength in the human spirit through the kindness of others. Her personal struggles led her to the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions, where she excelled in her studies to become a Physician Assistant, or PA.

Southwestern Medical Foundation website • 21st May 2020

Celebrating the Generous Heart of T. Boone Pickens

T. Boone Pickens felt a true responsibility to enhance the world and enrich the lives of others. As a longtime friend of Southwestern Medical Foundation, his vision was to help make UT Southwestern one of the finest research hospitals in the world.

Southwestern Medical Foundation website • 7th May 2020

Thoughts from Drs. Gaur and Hoffman on the Impact of COVID-19

Renowned epidemiologist Dr. Richard Hoffman discusses the impact of COVID-19 with Dr. Priyanka Gaur, 2020 graduate of UT Southwestern Medical School and winner of Southwestern Medical Foundation's prestigious Ho Din Award.

2019 Women's Health Symposium program • 7th March 2020

UT Southwestern Women's Health Symposium

Solicitation letter for UT Southwestern Medical Center • 3rd March 2020

Clinical trial to restore feeling after limb loss

Solicitation letter for UT Southwestern Medical Center • 3rd March 2020

The promise of gene therapy

Article in The University of Texas at Austin fundraising publication, Texas Leader • 28th February 2020

Of Earth and Worth. How the historic Jackson gift created seismic change in UT's geosciences

"Jack considered it to be an investment in the school that launched his career and gave him life opportunities," says Fisher. "It dramatically expanded the school's mission. The Jackson School has become the largest and most diverse geologic entity within the U.S., where world-class faculty and research scientists are training the next generation of scientific talent."

Cover story for The University of Texas at Austin fundraising publication, Texas Leader • 28th February 2020

Dream. Speak. Live.

Michael Lang, who has stuttered for more than 65 years, has recognized the tremendous gap in resources, research, and services available for the stuttering community worldwide. "We appreciate the opportunity to help lead change. Our dream is that one day, people from all over the world will have access to these services, free of charge, and that nobody will be left behind."

Cover story for Children's Medical Center Foundation's fundraising magazine, Miracles • 28th February 2020

Transformation of Hope

“The Palliative Care Program at Dell Children’s addresses suffering in its many forms and helps patients and families create a vision of hope,” says Sarah Legett, M.D., medical director of the Palliative Care Program.

Cover story for Children's Medical Center Foundation's fundraising magazine, Miracles • 28th February 2020

Life Goes On. The LIVESTRONG® Survivorship Center

"I don't think a child is ever truly cured of cancer," says Virginia Harrod, M.D., medical director of the LIVESTRONG® Survivorship Center. "Even if you are cured of cancer itself, the residual lingering deficits are always there. We take patients who've won--they've gotten past cancer--and provide a resource for them to be fully informed and receive optimal care. They are not alone, and we are here to help."

UT Southwestern Center Times article • 28th February 2020

Grateful families give $250,000 for breast cancer research

“How do you thank someone for saving your daughter’s life? We are thankful to UT Southwestern and for the incredible work of her medical team. We were in such fine hands – such capable, compassionate, brilliant hands. It was with a human touch the entire way," said Dawn Aaron.

UT Southwestern Center Times article • 28th February 2020

The promise of gene therapy

“If successful, children and families afflicted with these terrible diseases will no longer be told, ‘There is nothing I can do for you,’" said Dr. Gray, "Instead doctors will be able to say, ‘SURF1 deficiency? OK, here’s what we’re going to do.’”

UT Southwestern Center Times article • 28th February 2020

Moncrief family gift furthers brain tumor research program

“This transformational research will break down a major barrier in the search for effective treatments for glioblastoma by enabling Dr. Maher and her team to study basic mechanisms of tumor growth and to test new treatments through a new model system,” said W.A. “Tex” Moncrief Jr.

UT Southwestern Center Times article • 28th February 2020

$2.1 million fund for bipolar disorder research inspires hope for families

“Sarah and I hope that the Hawn Foundation gift is able to help the many people with bipolar disorder who suffer in silence,” said Mr. Hawn, President of the Hawn Foundation. “We want them to realize that they are not alone. This Fund represents our hope that someday they will be able to live in peace.”