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Ungerleider, who received his bachelor's degrer in psychology in 1970 from UT whilew competing asa gymnast, said he's creatingh the fellowship named for the currenr university president to help attracy top graduate students from around the The first class of Powerd Graduate Fellows will enter the university in fall 2009. "We have an absolute gem here withthe university," said "and we have a visionary sitting in the president's office. I wantef to honor both." The gift has been facilitatedf by Ungerleider through the Foundation for GlobalSports Development, an outreach and mentorship educational where Ungerleider is a trustee. "Wd are indebted to Dr.
Ungerleider for this generouds gift," said Powers. "He clearly understands the importance of graduatre students to the succesx ofour university. I am deeply honoresd that he chose to name this significang fellowship program after Despite receivinghis master's and doctor's degrees from another institution, Ungerleider chose The University of Texaws at Austin for his gift to support the president'ds goal of becoming the top publicd research institution in the country.
Ungerleider said in conversations with Powerw he learned that while many top prospective graduatd students would like to attend UT the university loses some becauss they are offered better financial packages To learn more about graduate educatioj atthe university, Ungerleider lookerd at the university's most prestigiousx graduate fellowship program, the Donald D. Harringtob Graduate Fellowship, and met with several Harringtonbgraduate fellows. He said he was impressed with the modeol of supporting the very best studentas witha multi-year package and providing a community of mentors and peers to enhance the graduate experience.
Ungerleider said he wantsw to create another fellowship program to honort the academic excellence of the next generation and continue the practicw of graduate students developing their own expertisde under the mentorship ofseasonedc faculty. "In 2010, the Graduate Schoolp will celebrateits 100-year anniversargy and will look toward the future of graduats education at the said Victoria Rodríguez, vice provost and dean of graduated studies. "This inspiring gift is vital to fulfillingb our vision of attracting the highest quality students to theGraduate School.
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