William Inboden

Dr. William Inboden began serving as executive vice president and provost at The University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 2025. He also holds the William Powers Jr. Chair and a joint faculty appointment with the Department of History and the School of Civic Leadership. As the University’s chief academic officer, he leads UT Austin’s academic mission and ensures the excellence and continued innovation of research and teaching endeavors across campus.

A distinguished teacher and scholar who has served in leadership positions in both higher education and government, Dr. Inboden has a long history at UT Austin, previously holding positions such as the executive director of the Clements Center for National Security, co-director of The University of Texas System National Security Network, and a faculty member in the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Before academia, he held several foreign policy positions with the US Government, including service on the National Security Council at the White House.

He received his A.B. in History with Honors from Stanford University and his M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. in History from Yale University. Dr. Inboden has authored numerous books, articles and chapters on diplomatic history, religion and foreign policy, the American presidency, and national security. His research and teaching have been recognized with several honors, including selection as a “Texas 10” by the Texas Exes.