AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas at Austin issued the following news release:
In a move that recognizes the arts as strategic assets that are central to The University of Texas at Austin's academic mission and to innovation, discovery and societal impact, Executive Vice President and Provost William Inboden announced the creation of a new vice provost for the arts, under which Texas Performing Arts (TPA) and the Blanton Museum of Art will now be housed. Inboden named Bob Bursey as the inaugural vice provost for the arts, effective Aug. 1.
"Bringing Texas Performing Arts and the Blanton Museum together will ensure a cohesive, connected arts ecosystem, and an integrated approach that will advance our academic mission, stude...