Trending Now - Dells Reach $1 Billion in Philanthropy for AI Healthcare Initiative
WHO:
Fox News - Michael Dell and Susan Dell are the donors.
The University of Texas at Austin - The institution receiving the donations.
Governor Greg Abbott - Texas Governor commenting on the initiative.
Kevin Eltife - UT System Board of Regents Chairman.
Jim Davis - UT Austin President.
Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D. - Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of Dell Medical School.
Peter WT Pisters, M.D. - President of UT MD Anderson.
WHAT:
Chronicle of Philanthropy - Michael and Susan Dell pledged approximately $750 million to launch the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center.
The University of Texas at Austin - The Dells' investment aims to create a fully integrated, patient-centered model of care that utilizes technology, data, and artificial intelligence.
The University of Texas at Austin - The UT Dell Medical Center is scheduled to open in 2030.
The University of Texas at Austin - The Dells' total giving to UT Austin now exceeds $1 billion.
The University of Texas at Austin - The new commitments from Michael and Susan Dell also provide significant support for undergraduate student scholarships, student housing, and UT’s Texas Advanced Computing Center.
The University of Texas at Austin - The Dells’ investment aims to position Texas as a leading center for life sciences, building on the state’s growing strength in biotechnology and innovation.
The University of Texas at Austin - The architectural firm leading the design of the UT Dell Medical Center is Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).
The University of Texas at Austin - Michael and Susan Dell have become the first-ever billion-dollar supporters of UT Austin.
The University of Texas at Austin - The Dells' investment exceeds $1 billion.
The University of Texas at Austin - Establishment of the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center.
The University of Texas at Austin - The UT Dell Medical Center is set to open in 2030.
The University of Texas at Austin - The goal is to raise $10 billion in 10 years.
The University of Texas at Austin - The Dells' investment is one of the largest philanthropic commitments to any U.S. university.
WHERE:
The University of Texas at Austin - Location of the new medical campus and research center.
Austin, Texas - The city where the UT Dell Medical Center will be located.
WHEN:
The University of Texas at Austin - Groundbreaking for the UT Dell Medical Center is planned for 2026.
The University of Texas at Austin - The UT Dell Medical Center is scheduled to open in 2030.
WHY:
Chronicle of Philanthropy - The Dells' commitment is intended to improve economic mobility, health, and urban education.
Governor Greg Abbott - The initiative aims to further cement Texas' leadership in health care innovation.
The University of Texas at Austin - The investment aims to advance human health and establish Austin as a destination for world-class health care.
Governor Greg Abbott - The initiative is intended to cement Texas' leadership in health care innovation.
HOW:
The University of Texas at Austin - The UT Dell Medical Center will integrate cancer care with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide a unified patient-centered system.
Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D. - The integrated model at UT Dell Medical Center will focus on advancing health through prevention, prediction, and precision.
The University of Texas at Austin - The UT Dell Medical Center will utilize AI and advanced computing to create a patient-centered model of care.
The University of Texas at Austin - Collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to integrate cancer care into the medical center.
(UPDATED April 22, 2026 09:21 UTC)
Michael and Susan Dell have pledged approximately $750 million to launch the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center, which is set to open in 2030. Their investment aims to create a fully integrated, patient-centered model of care that leverages technology, data, and artificial intelligence, while also improving economic mobility, health, and urban education. With this latest commitment, the Dells' total giving to the University of Texas at Austin has now surpassed $1 billion.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 05:42 UTC)
The University of Texas at Austin has announced significant new commitments from Michael and Susan Dell, which will enhance undergraduate scholarships, student housing, and support for the Texas Advanced Computing Center. This investment aims to establish Texas as a leading hub for life sciences, building on the state's strengths in biotechnology and innovation, with the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill leading the design of the UT Dell Medical Center. Governor Greg Abbott emphasized that this initiative is intended to solidify Texas' position in health care innovation, while Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti highlighted that the integrated model at the medical center will focus on advancing health through prevention, prediction, and precision.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 03:59 UTC)
Michael and Susan Dell have made history by becoming the first-ever billion-dollar supporters of the University of Texas at Austin, with their investment exceeding $1 billion aimed at advancing human health. This significant contribution will help establish the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center, which is set to open in 2030, with groundbreaking planned for this year. Governor Greg Abbott emphasized that this initiative will not only enhance healthcare innovation in Texas but also position Austin as a premier destination for world-class healthcare.