UT Austin Office of the Provost
Dear faculty colleagues,
You are invited to a special panel discussion bringing together three leading voices on perseverance, motivation, and achievement. Bestselling author and psychologist Angela Duckworth will answer Q&A’s with legendary UT Swimming & Diving Coach Bob Bowman, emceed by renowned motivation researcher Professor David Yeager. 
This event brings together decades of research and real-world coaching experience to explore how perseverance and purposeful effort combine to unlock human potential in the classroom and in everyday life.
We hope you'll join us for this engaging conversation on what it truly takes to achieve lasting excellence. Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there. 
Bringing Out Our Best: A Forum on Excellence RSVP
Event Details: 
Agatha and Anthony Precourt Family Lecture Series
Bringing Out Our Best: A Forum on Excellence

Date: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Connally Ballroom 
About the Speakers: 

Angela Duckworth
is a psychologist and bestselling author New York Times bestselling author of "Grit" and the newly released "Situated." A MacArthur Fellow, her research focuses on non-IQ factors, like grit and self-control, that predict success. She is co-founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit that advances the science of character development.
David Yeager is a Professor of Psychology at UT Austin, where his research examines adolescent motivation and how mindset interventions can improve academic and life outcomes. He is the author of "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People" and regularly partners with schools, districts, and organizations to translate research into practice.
Bob Bowman is UT Austin's Men's Swimming & Diving Coach and one of the most accomplished coaches in the sport's history. Best known for guiding Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals, Bowman has built a career around developing elite performance through discipline, mindset, and relentless work ethic. 
Regards, 
FACULTY AFFAIRS TEAM
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

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