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November 2014
Veterans Day events planned
UT Arlington will mark Veterans Day with a full schedule of events highlighted by a breakfast for military veterans, wreath-laying ceremony and a resource fair.
October 2014
Reducing barriers
Nationally prominent foundation establishes scholarship program and supplemental support fund for UTA students with spinal cord injuries.
Public Health Advisory
UT Arlington is monitoring reports of Ebola virus in the U.S. Requests for travel to restricted regions must be reviewed.
Meeting of the Minds
UT Arlington prepares for major role in international gathering of mind, brain and education experts.
The Textbook Project
UT Arlington will loan textbooks to students at no cost as part of a new pilot program developed by the University Libraries.
Innovate and create
UT Arlington prepares to unveil state-of-the-art Fab Lab featuring cutting-edge technology for research at Central Library.
September 2014
Real-world experience
UT Arlington’s Center for Metropolitan Density has teamed with acclaimed architects HKS Inc. to embed graduate students in an Advanced Design Studio, giving the students a feel for what the professional world will be like.
Leader in Diversity
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities names UT Arlington its 2014 Outstanding HACU-Member Institution.
Harvesting water
Engineering researchers develop device, inspired by the beaks of birds, to help harvest water from fog and dew. The artificial beaks could help drought-stricken areas around the world.
Strength in numbers
Engineering growth drives UT Arlington enrollment to new fall record approaching 35,000 students.
Maverick Speakers Series
The event featuring legendary sportscaster Bob Costas will be rescheduled for spring. Ticket holders will be contacted by email.
August 2014
Detecting neural glitches
Research compares brain patterns to patients with mental illnesses.
Tops in the classroom
The UT System Board of Regents has named its outstanding teachers of 2014.
Supporting tomorrow's leaders
A new UT Arlington, Arlington school district collaboration will create a STEM Academy for high school students, starting in 2015.
July 2014
Enthusiasm and excellence rewarded
A UT Arlington biology student was one of 15 in the nation to earn the prestigious UNCF Merck Science Research Scholarship Award.
Four on-board computers fine-tune formula car
Students use design, computer code, engineering know-how to build race car each year.
Students will travel to Spain for collaborative effort
Aim of grant is preparing infrastructure, technology for disaster.
May 2014
Global engagement
UT Arlington pledges to join national initiative designed to double the number of college students who study abroad by the end of the decade.
Creative writing awarded
Samantha Jones, a senior English major, has won The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Outstanding Student Award in Arts and Humanities.
April 2014
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Increasingly diverse student population makes UT Arlington eligible for numerous grants that can be used to expand and enhance academic offerings.
March 2014
Bright futures
UT Arlington undergraduate Jessica Dawn Stevens was among less than 300 U.S. students awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.
Multiple media
World class glass art auction expands to highlight work from sculpture, painting, photography and other media.
Innovative space
Technology-rich lab to launch fall 2015 in the UT Arlington Central Library, bringing together student inventors, artists, engineers and more.
Worldwide partners
Agreements with four Jordanian institutions will further UT Arlington’s global mission of expanding access and excellence for education and research.
February 2014
In demand
Students continue to flock to engineering, online nursing and education programs.
December 2013
UT Arlington team wins AT&T Coding Challenge
Engineering undergrads take first place, $10,000 prize for app that deters texting while driving
Documenting the journey
José Gutiérrez, political science professor, examines impact of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education in new photo-laden political book.
November 2013
Early admissions initiative launched
High-achieving, Arlington high school scholars to be pre-admitted to college by their junior year.
Texas Trust Credit Union signs on as Athletics sponsor
Texas Trust will open a College Park District branch and support the Student Money Management Center.
National ranking
Military Times ranks UT Arlington one of the best colleges for military veterans in the United States.
Anderson Cooper event postponed
The Maverick Speakers Series event with the popular newsman will be rescheduled.
College Readiness
UTA's GO Center program, one of the largest in Texas, receives new state funding to help high school students prepare for college.
October 2013
Supporting a healthy life
The Center for Health Living and Longevity is offering new services to support an active lifestyle.
Examining midwifery in America
A history graduate student earns national recognition for her paper concerning midwifery, race and economics in the U.S. between 1920-1970.
Scholarships in STEM funded
The UT Arlington math department, a national leader, will give STEM students scholarships worth up to $10,000.
Distinguished alumni gala
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price among distinguished alumni to be honored during Oct. 19 event.
Aerospace engineering student earns NASA fellowship
Baydar will conduct research into efficient jet engines in conjunction with the space agency.
September 2013
Helping veterans become nurses
UT Arlington's College of Nursing will use new federal funding to become a valuable resource for veterans.
Softball, baseball complexes set for $5.5 million expansion
Student-athletes will have clubhouses and training facilities worthy of world-class, collegiate programs by January 2015.
Bullying at school
Criminology assistant professor says anti-bullying programs may have opposite of the intended effect.
UTA ranks No. 5 for undergrad diversity
U.S. News: Undergrad business ranking improves, program cited as one of nation's best.
Engineering, graduate students lead enrollment growth
Strong, sustained enrollment demonstrates that UT Arlington is an institution of first choice for students and scholars.
Fighting diabetes with education
Ford Motor Co. grant helps students educate community about diabetes as part of nationwide service-learning initiative.
August 2013
JFK remembered in Special Collections photo exhibit
Exhibit focuses on the Kennedys' buoyant visit to Fort Worth in 1963.
Zlolniski appointed director of Center for Mexican American Studies
Internationally-renowned scholar, expert in international migration and economic globalization to lead center in new direction.
New disability studies minor launched
Curriculum will help students explore how disability and ability shape culture.
UT Arlington No. 7 among fast-growing universities
Enrollment increased 58 percent from 2001 to 2011.
July 2013
Cyberbullying on campuses bringing new ethical and legal issues
Cyberbullying in the college environment can pose serious consequences for students’ living and learning environments according to newly published research.
May 2013
Student veterans assistance center opens on campus
UT Arlington's nearly 2,900 student military veterans have a new location on campus where they can receive assistance.
UT System Regents award student for exceptional work in the visual arts
The student has received the Outstanding Student Award in Arts and Humanities for his exceptional work in the visual arts.
April 2013
Commencement week features Kal Penn, more than 4,500 graduates
UT Arlington will award a record number of degrees during Commencement Week 2013, which features a free, Friday night festival.
UT Arlington wins honorable mention at first-ever Campus RainWorks Challenge
The design aimed to solve the campus’ stormwater runoff problems while defining an attractive campus edge.
Actor, former White House aide Kal Penn to speak at Graduation Celebration
Actor, producer and former White House aide Kal Penn will give this year's keynote address at UT Arlington's Graduation Celebration.
February 2013
Professor, graduate student discover poem written by 18th century slave
A University of Texas at Arlington English professor and his doctoral student have discovered a never-before published, handwritten manuscript by Jupiter Hammon, an 18th century slave from Long Island, N.Y., who many scholars consider one of the founders of early African-American literature.
Spring 2013 enrollment hits all-time high with more than 33,800 students
The University of Texas at Arlington enrolled an all-time record 33,806 students for the spring 2013 semester with continued growth driven by gains in business, nursing, engineering, science and social work compared with the same period last year.
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Events
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MavsArt Fall 2014
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Digital Photography
Thu, Nov 6 – 8:00 am -
The Price of Manifest Destiny: Maps relating to Wars in the Southwest
Thu, Nov 6 – 9:00 am -
Walk-In Hours - The Career Development Center - 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Thu, Nov 6 – 9:00 am -
Art Exhibition in The Gallery at UTA: Philip Van Keuren / Liz Ward
Thu, Nov 6 – 10:00 am -
Walk-In Hours - The Career Development Center - 1:00PM - 5:45PM
Thu, Nov 6 – 1:00 pm -
Global Grounds
Thu, Nov 6 – 4:00 pm -
AHM - Global Grounds
Thu, Nov 6 – 4:00 pm -
Department of Biology Colloquium Series
Thu, Nov 6 – 4:00 pm -
BIZ Network Event Featuring Bell Helicopter
Thu, Nov 6 – 5:30 pm