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Welcome President Jay Hartzell and our newest leaders.

This is an exhilarating time on the Hilltop. As ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ builds on the momentum of record applications and fundraising, becoming a Research One university and succeeding in the ACC, dynamic new leaders are joining the team. They bring energy, expertise and a shared commitment to accelerating the University’s upward trajectory.

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To mark joining the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), we’re waiving the application fee for all first-year and transfer undergraduate students.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Dallas – where you can go all in on you

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ your potential in a vibrant community that uniquely positions you for limitless opportunities. The optimistic outlook of Dallas is at the heart of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and our enterprising spirit has helped shape Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds who want to change the world.

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Explore the Hilltop – from the resources that drive academic success and the spirit and traditions that energize student life to ways to get involved on campus, how you can stay active, and so much more!

You Belong Here

See why applying to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success.

  • Top 25%

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ranked among the "Best National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report (2025).

  • 3 out of 4

    Three out of every four undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 73% of students graduate without any student debt at all.

  • No. 4

    Dallas-Fort Worth is the fourth largest metro area in the United States. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.

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  • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ welcomes Shilo Brooks to the Hilltop as president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Concurrent with his appointment at the Bush ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Brooks will join ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as professor of practice in political science, senior fellow at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for Presidential History, and senior fellow at the John G. Tower ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for Public Policy and International Affairs. See links for more information from the and the

    May 19, 2025

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