Bright minds and distinctive personalities thrive at UT Arlington. Why? Because people here are free to be themselves — not just in name, but in their very nature. They’re inquisitive, creative, determined and innovative. They’re mavericks. Below are a few mavericks — students, alumni, faculty and staff — whose profiles have been featured on the UT Arlington home page.
Wajiha Rizvi
Campaign contributions
“Her dedication to learning was contagious. The other students couldn’t help being influenced by her quiet leadership.”
Pat and Mike O'Neill
Investing in discovery
“The mission of the University centers on intellectual discovery. The library is where all members of the University community can go for those discoveries.”
Shuraih Latifi
Young Maverick
Of nearly 6,100 graduate students admitted last fall, Shuraih Latifi was one of just five under age 21.
Robyn Cox
Diving in
“You must keep in mind that you’re working with animals. You can’t be 100 percent sure that they’re going to do what you ask them to do.”
Tommy Vaughn
Ensign architect
“My mother told me that architects got to draw for a living. I always knew what I wanted to do.”




