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Monday, February 24, 2025

 

Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom, Texas Union

The University of Texas at Austin campus

2308 Whitis Avenue, Austin, Texas 78712

The Kleins are well-known for the breadth and depth of their support for UT, from contributing signature pieces to the Blanton Museum of Art, to endowing scholarships and programs at the College of Education, to supporting the Harry Ransom Center, the Forty Acres Scholars, the School of Nursing, the Butler School of Music, and UT Press. But perhaps the most noteworthy story about their support for UT is this: they moved to Austin twenty years ago so they could give more of their time to the University. Jeanne has served as a member of the College of Education’s Advisory Council for over thirty years, and is working with the College on a program to address teacher attrition and retention in Texas schools. Mickey served as Chairman of the Board of UT Press, serves on the Ambassador’s Council of the Briscoe Center for American History, and has been a fixture at UT Elementary School, teaching and mentoring the students there.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARD

 

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES

 

Dell Technologies

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Dell starting his namesake company in a University of Texas at Austin dorm room. Dell Technologies grew to become a leader in job creation, investment and innovation, powering the economy of the Austin region and establishing Texas as a technology powerhouse. As the company evolved, it has led the way in using the power of technology to advance digital inclusion, transform lives through new opportunities, and ensure sustainability is a top priority. Now, Dell is accelerating the adoption of AI with their client, services, and infrastructure solutions. Dell Technologies has invested more than $100 million in UT Austin since its first gift in 1985. Dell’s support and technology has enabled world-changing discoveries and research, equipped students with programs and mentors that prepare them for a digital world, and empowered educators to explore new pathways for learning and education.

2024 SPONSORS

PLATINUM

Carlos Zaffirini

H-E-B

 

ANNIVERSARY

CPS Energy

Janie and Cappy McGarr

Linda Moore

Lower Colorado River Authority

Rodney and Cristie Schlosser


GOLD

AT&T

Texans for Lawsuit Reform

 

SILVER

Amazon

ConocoPhillips

Davis Kaufman, PLLC

Dell Technologies

Dennis Bonnen

Edward S. Knight

Google

Hunt Companies

Jacobs

NRG

Offices of Marc A. Rodriguez & Texas Lobby Partners

Oncor

Pepsi

Sarver Strategies & Clifton Consulting

Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Texas Chemistry council

Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

The Honorable Jim and Ginny Turner


BRONZE

Cheniere Energy

Dubois Bryant & Campbell LLP

E. Lee Walker and Jennifer Vickers

June Deadrick

League of Women Voters of Texas

Raise Your Hand Texas

RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

Russell T. Keene

Sam L. Susser