The Civitas Institute will focus on areas including “constitutionalism, limited government, free enterprise and markets, and individual liberty.” “His deep expertise in American political thought, coupled with his leadership experience, integrity and proven ability to work with others across a university campus, all make him an exceptional choice to build this exciting institute here.” “We are so pleased to welcome Professor Dyer back to Austin, and I want to commend the faculty-led search committee for recommending someone with such an impressive record as a scholar, teacher and leader,” UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell said in a statement.