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Fenves began his role as the 29th president of The University of Texas at Austin on June 3 after previously serving as UT Austin's provost and executive vice president since 2013.

Join us for the Presidential Inauguration of Gregory L. Fenves and his State of the University address Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in Bass Concert Hall. A community celebration will follow.

The official University of Texas Ring, presented by alumni

The official university of Texas ring commemorates the unique and lifelong affiliation each graduate has with the university. Presented by the Texas Exes, the university's ex-students' association, this honorary class ring symbolizes the president's lifetime role as an ambassador for the university to alumni around the world.

The University of Texas Gavel of Office, presented by staff

The gavel of office was hand crafted by university staff members and is representative of the talent and dedication of thousands of staff members. It is emblematic of the judicious responsibility a president has for the care and well being of all employees.

The University of Texas Presidential Regalia, presented by faculty

The presidential regalia was designed by faculty and served as the prototype for UT Austin's custom doctoral regalia, now worn by graduates around the world. Distinguished by a fourth chevron on the gown's sleeve, it identifies the president as the institution's chief academic officer and is emblematic of the president's leadership role in academic accomplishment.

The University of Texas Medallion of Office, presented by students

The medallion of office contains an image of the star from the state of Texas seal set over a sunrise from the 1900 diploma. The star is a symbol of the bright promise and unlimited opportunity the university would bring to Texas. It was first presented to the president in 2000 as a gift from students to “embody the hope, spirit and high achievement of all students.

The Mace of Authority, presented by regents

On top of the mace of authority is a gavel symbolizing leadership. On one side is a fleur-de-lis evoking the light of learning, and on the other, a cornucopia signifying the abundance of knowledge within the university. The mace represents the authority vested by the state of Texas through the university of Texas system board of regents to the president of the university of Texas at Austin.

The inauguration ceremony is the formal introduction of Gregory L. Fenves as the 29th president of The University of Texas at Austin. He will deliver his first State of the University address, where he will share his vision and plans for the university. Following the ceremony, members of campus and the community are invited to a celebration that will include food, music and UT attractions.

Fenves began his role as the 29th president of The University of Texas at Austin on June 3 after previously serving as UT Austin's provost and executive vice president since 2013. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the highest national honor awarded to engineers in the United States. Prior to being named provost, Fenves served for five years as dean of UT Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering.