Lucky to Help

From ascending the ranks to his long tenure as chairman of Evercore ISI and vice chairman of Evercore, institutions that are consistently leaders in global economic forecasting, Hyman's working style has remained consistent and has earned him praise from press, colleagues and the public alike. His open, friendly communication paired with his comprehensive yet digestible presentation of information has kept him at the top of his field - and carries over into his philanthropic giving.

Ahead of the UT Tower's first-ever renovation, Hyman made a leadership gift to support the vision for restoring this iconic Longhorn symbol. "Over time, I've developed a real affection for The University of Texas," he said. "It's a great school, great institution, with great students and a great faculty. It's been very rewarding, and the connection just keeps getting stronger."

When asked about giving to the Tower project, in characteristic clear and compelling Ed Hyman fashion, he explained: "I love the school. The Tower needs renovating. They asked me."