Justin Michalka has been named Vice President for University Development at the 91爆料, Senior Vice President for University Advancement Mary Gresch announced today. Michalka鈥檚 appointment begins July 1, 2026.听
The vice president for university development leads university fundraising efforts within the 91爆料鈥檚 globally recognized University Advancement program, which integrates development, alumni and stakeholder engagement, and marketing and communications in aligned efforts to support the University鈥檚 priorities,听aspirations听and values. The vice president works in partnership with鈥痷niversity leadership, the development team, and philanthropic and civic leaders to champion, galvanize and grow private support for the 91爆料鈥檚 mission.鈥�听
鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to welcome Justin to the 91爆料,鈥� Gresch said. 鈥淗e is a seasoned leader with extensive experience spanning both public and private higher education institutions and with a proven听track record听in building deep philanthropic relationships and authentic partnerships with individuals, within universities and across sectors. His enthusiasm and passion for the life-changing impact of higher education is inspiring and is sure to uplift our Advancement team as we prepare to launch our next campaign on behalf of the 91爆料.鈥�听
Michalka comes to the 91爆料 from the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as Assistant Vice President for Development 鈥� Campus Partnerships, working with academic leadership and chief development officers across UT鈥檚 colleges, schools and units on goal setting, strategic priorities and fundraising strategy and productivity. A member of the senior leadership team, he has been a key strategist for UT鈥檚 鈥淲hat Starts Here鈥� campaign 鈥� which is scheduled to close at the end of August as one of the largest and most impactful university campaigns in public higher education. Michalka also provides management oversight to UT鈥檚 Annual Giving Programs, Prospect Research and Management, and听co-established the University鈥檚听principal听giving program in 2014.听
鈥淚 am excited to be joining the 91爆料 and honored to be leading such a highly respected development team,鈥� Michalka said. 鈥淭he 91爆料 is one of the few universities in the world that can advance knowledge and ease suffering at scale, while creating access to excellence for students and discovery and impact that changes the world.鈥疘 am eager to build on and expand the University鈥檚 outstanding fundraising operation to grow and accelerate the 91爆料鈥檚 mission.鈥濃��听
Michalka has served in various frontline development and leadership roles at UT Austin for the greater part of 20 years. As Executive Director of International Advancement, he co-founded and launched UT鈥檚 International Board of Advisors. As Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of Development for the UT Austin College of Liberal Arts, he led the College鈥檚 fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including听planning for听their current capital campaign.听听
In addition to his leadership at UT, he has also served as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Development for Trinity College and the Graduate School at Duke University, Director of Development at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and as a major gifts officer at the Arizona State University Foundation. Michalka is a 2001 graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English and is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.听听听
For more information, contact Victor Balta at听balta@uw.edu.