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The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university in Richardson, Texas. It is the northernmost institution of the University of Texas System. It was initially founded in 1961 as a private research arm of Texas Instruments.
  • Former names: Graduate Research Center of the Southwest (1961‍–‍1967) · Southwest Center for Advanced Studies (1967‍–‍1969)
  • Motto: Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "An educated mind protects and strengthens democracy"
  • Type: Public research university
  • Established: February 14, 1961
  • Parent institution: University of Texas System
  • Accreditation: SACS
Data from: en.wikipedia.org