DELL GIVES $750M TO UT AUSTIN FOR MEDICAL HUB

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WED, APR 22, 2026

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Michael Dell has committed $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin for a new medical education and research facility. The donation ranks among the largest philanthropic gifts to higher education in the U.S.

Dell, who launched his computer company from a UT Austin dorm room in 1984, is returning to support the school's expansion into medical education. The funding will establish a comprehensive medical hub on campus, addressing Texas's shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals. The medical facility will include a school of medicine, graduate nursing programs, and research centers. UT Austin currently does not have a medical school, making this initiative a significant expansion of the university's scope. Dell's gift aligns with his broader philanthropic focus on education and healthcare. Through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, he has previously supported pandemic relief, global health initiatives, and K-12 education programs. The donation underscores the role of major private funding in building new academic institutions. UT Austin's board of regents must still approve the project, with construction expected to begin in coming years.

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