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O’Donnell Foundation Marks Nearly $400 Million in Support for UT Southwestern with Final Gift

Legacy includes ongoing support from oil-producing lands; William T. Solomon Outpatient Building honors longtime leader’s stewardship and service

Community & Leadership

Building Trust Through Public Media with Nico Leone

KERA President & CEO Nico Leone shares how trust, local journalism, community connection, and thoughtful leadership are shaping the future of public media in North Texas.

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Advancing Genomic Medicines Through Better Delivery with Dr. Daniel Siegwart

UT Southwestern’s Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D., explains how smarter nanoparticle delivery could expand the future of genetic medicine. By learning how to redirect therapies beyond the liver and toward organs like the lungs, his team is helping open new possibilities for treating diseases that have long been difficult to reach.

Community & Leadership

Civic Leadership and the Future of America with Shilo Brooks

Shilo Brooks, President & CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, reflects on America’s 250th anniversary as an opportunity to renew civic leadership, strengthen civil discourse, and invest in trusted institutions. In this Learning From Leaders conversation, Brooks explores why curiosity, humility, philanthropy, and local community life are essential to the future of self-government — and to building stronger, healthier communities.

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Building a World-Class Biotech Ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth

What does it really take to build a biotech ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth? Gabby Everett, Ph.D. of BioLabs Pegasus Park shares how shared infrastructure, partnerships, and community help startups move from idea to impact.

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A Mental Health Curriculum for Elementary Kids: Dr. Jessica Gomez on Prevention and Resilience

What if mental health were something we teach as early as age three instead of something we only address in crisis? Dr. Jessica Gomez of Momentous Institute shares practical ways schools, parents, and communities can approach mental health.

April 23, 2026

Inside the Mavericks’ Future: Rick Welts Talks Basketball, Culture, and a New Arena District at Learning From Leaders

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A live Learning from Leaders podcast event featuring a conversation with Dallas Mavericks CEO, Rick Welts. This event was hosted in collaboration with George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Young Professionals Group on the Old Parkland campus.

April 8, 2026

Marion T. Flores Creates Lasting Impact with Legacy Gift

Community & Leadership

Expanding the possibilities of human health has been a lifelong passion for Marion Flores. Now, through a legacy gift, that dedication will be everlasting.

January 9, 2026

Carine Feyten, Ph.D.: Authentic Leadership Lessons from the Chancellor of Texas Woman’s University (TWU)

Community & Leadership

TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons on authenticity, presence, and why multiple perspectives drive better decisions and innovation.

November 18, 2025

Alfreda Norman Leadership Insights: Why Trust Is the Currency of Impact

Community & Leadership

In this powerful conversation, Alfreda Norman’s leadership lessons come to life through her philosophy of trust, relationship-building, and abundance. Norman shows how real influence begins with genuine connection and why North Texas is the perfect place to make it happen.