The University of Texas at Austin is committed to ensuring that all students across Texas, including rural and small-town students, have access to the educational opportunities at a world-class public flagship research university. To this end, we leverage our expertise and resources so that students across the 254 Texas counties have ready access to learn about and receive assistance in pursing an education at the University. We are committed to increasing and strengthening the frequency and substance of our interactions between these communities and our recruitment staff.