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Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
Texas Tribune – Health · By Stephen Simpson · April 21, 2026
In plain language
Michael and Susan Dell have donated $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin, making them the school's first billion-dollar donors. This gift will build a new medical center and a research campus in Northwest Austin, with a hospital expected to open in 2030. These new facilities will bring advanced cancer care and specialized medical services to the local area, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for complex treatments.
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Key takeaways
- A new UT Dell Medical Center and advanced research campus will be built on 300 acres in Northwest Austin.
- The new hospital will feature between 300 and 500 beds and is scheduled to open in 2030.
- UT MD Anderson cancer services will be integrated into the facility so patients can receive complex care locally.
- The campus will focus on using artificial intelligence to improve disease detection and personalize patient treatments.
- New funding also supports undergraduate student scholarships, housing, and the university's supercomputing research center.
UT Regents Chair Kevin Eltife claps as the University of Texas celebrates a $750 million commitment from Michael and Susan Dell for a UT Dell Medical Center in North Austin on April 21, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260421-Dell-Medical-Presser-BD-16.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> The couple’s latest $750 million investment will help build a new Austin medical center that will provide specialized care, such as MD Anderson cancer treatment, and integrate AI into care. The post Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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