UTA Development

In 1895, the founders of Arlington College responded to a critical need of their time – to provide outstanding, relevant education to a growing student population. Since then, the institution’s name has changed, academic programs have flourished, and the campus has grown exponentially. One common thread runs throughout this evolution, which is “personified in a succession of strong-minded, determined believers in the value of education and in the importance of access to education” (excerpted from Transitions: A Centennial History of The University of Texas at Arlington, Gerald D. Saxon, 1995.)

Now over 110 years later, it’s still individuals who make the difference at The University of Texas at Arlington. Our capacity for success lies not only in our outstanding faculty, staff and students, but in the belief placed in us by our alumni, parents and friends. Their generosity is expressed in many ways - through annual gifts that fuel our current programs, endowment gifts that generate funds in perpetuity, planned gifts for the future, or capital gifts to create centers of learning and living.

The 1895 Society recognizes those individuals who provide annual leadership support to The University of Texas at Arlington. Donors qualify for membership by contributing $1,000 or more to any of the University’s schools, colleges, current initiatives and programs during the fiscal year (September 1 – August 31). Cumulative gifts during the same fiscal year also count towards membership in the 1895 Society.


	For Questions regarding membership in the 1895 Society, contact the Office of Development.

Giving For The Future-The Carlisle Society

Named for James McCoy Carlisle, the Carlisle Military Academy was founded in 1902 and soon became one of the better known military schools in Texas in the early 1900s. Even those early successes, however, could not foresee the evolution of that campus into today’s University of Texas at Arlington. The Carlisle Society honors the academic vision that Carlisle brought to the institution he created.

The Carlisle Society at The University of Texas at Arlington recognizes alumni, parents and friends who also envision the possibilities for the future of the University, its people, and its programs and play an active role in bringing them about. Carlisle Society members generously express their support of UTA by making the University a part of their estate plans. They have included UTA in their wills, charitable trusts, gift annuities, life insurance, and other deferred gift arrangements. The Carlisle Society also recognizes individuals who have created permanent endowments.

For more information, please contact Angela Crowly or read more about giving for the future.

Recognizing UT Arlington Faculty and Staff-The Nedderman Society

The Nedderman Society, founded to recognize faculty and staff who contribute financially to the University of Texas at Arlington, is named for Dr. and Mrs. Wendell Nedderman to honor their spirit and dedication to this University and its students. During Dr. Nedderman’s 19-year tenure as University President, 21 Baccalaureate, 27 Masters and 17 Doctoral degree programs were added. Enrollment increased by over 10,000 students during his presidency, and the campus grew tremendously under his leadership. The Nedderman Society exists in the same spirit of progress and improvement as Dr. Nedderman exhibited. Faculty and staff that contribute to any area of the university are automatically members of The Society.It is not the size of the gift, but your participation that matters.

If you’re a member of the faculty or staff and give to The University, thank you! You are considered a member of the Nedderman Society. If you’d like to become a Nedderman Society member, click here to learn more about giving options.

Partners in Philanthropy- The UT Arlington Development Board

In partnership with the UTA President and the Office of Development, the Development Board of The University of Texas at Arlington promotes philanthropic awareness and engagement among the university’s many constituents. Development Board information.