Group Led by Former University of Texas Athletic Director Weighs in on ‘Eyes of Texas’ Controversy

(Donna A. Lopiano, Ph.D., the President of The Drake Group and former UT Athletic Director lent her name to the Group’s recent missive about the “Eyes of Texas” controversy, which follows below.) Black football players at the University of Texas at Austin requested the institution make changes following the killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests for racial equity and police reform during the summer months. Consistent with statements calling for justice and equity by colleg