Dell CEO makes one of largest public university donations in US history

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies has pledged $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin, marking one of the largest donations ever made to a US public university. The gift will fund a new healthcare and research campus, including the nation’s first AI-native hospital, and expands Dell’s lifetime contributions to UT beyond $1billion. The new campus will feature a hospital designed around artificial intelligence, where AI systems will help doctors detect diseases earlier and also create personalised treatment plans. The facility is expected to open in 2030, positioning UT Austin as a leader in AI-driven medicine and research.Michael Dell’s connection to UT AustinMichael Dell’s connection to UT Austin dates back to 1983, when he enrolled as a pre-med student before founding Dell Technologies from his dorm room.