William Powers Jr.

William Charles Powers Jr. (May 30, 1946 – March 10, 2019) was an American attorney, academic, and university administrator. He was the 28th president of the University of Texas at Austin, becoming the second-longest serving president in the university's history. He held the position from February 1, 2006 to July 2, 2015. U.Texas official Presidential biography. Accessed Aug 4, 2015.Matthew Watkins, "Fenves Named Next President of UT-Austin" Texas Tribune April 20, 2015. accessed Aug 4, 2015 Powers Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California.

Powers Jr. died from complications of a fall in Austin, Texas on March 10, 2019, aged 72.UT Mourns Former President William C. Powers Jr., Who Fought for the University’s Soul

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Other websites
The University of Texas: Office of the President
William C. Powers' Biography at the Office of the President
The University of Texas School of Law: William C. Powers Profile
Reeve, Hamilton. "Powers Will Give Up UT-Austin Presidency in June"
Texas Admissions Brawl

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