February 11, 2016  •  Alumni E-Newsletter Archive

Dear UTA alumni,

We announced record spring enrollment this week, and it should come as no surprise that so many students around the world are discovering the value and accessibility of a UTA degree. The news followed last week’s exciting announcement that UTA has achieved a Carnegie R1 "highest research activity" classification. We have so much to celebrate at your alma mater! Tell us what you are most proud of and share your success stories by contacting utacommunications@uta.edu Here is an overview of what is happening on your campus this week. Go Mavs!

Record Enrollment

Spring enrollment reached a record 38,650 Texas-based students for the spring 2016 semester. That number marks a 6 percent increase from a year ago and well over a 4 percent increase from the fall semester. The students enrolled this spring bring the university's total student population to 50,661 on campus and online degree-seeking students. For more information on the record-setting enrollment numbers and what this does for UTA, click here.

Postseason Play Watch

With big road wins against Georgia State and Texas State, our men's basketball team is fighting for the top seed at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. College Park Center will be loud as the Mavs face Appalachian State this Saturday, Feb. 13, and Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe the following week. Be a part of the team's success and show your spirit as the Mavs make a run toward postseason play. Tickets for the last few home games can be purchased at utatickets.com, and information to attend the Sun Belt tournament can be found here.

CMAS Technology Center

The Center for Mexican American Studies at UTA partnered with the GM Foundation and the League of United Latin American Citizens to open a new technology center on UTA's campus. The center is open to the public and will be used to encourage area high school students to pursue education in the STEM fields. President Karbhari and representatives from LULAC, CMAS, the GM Foundation, and area schools attended the event and participated in a panel discussion on the importance of STEM education and the accessibility of technology.

Alumni Spotlight

Two outstanding alumni are being recognized for exceptional achievement. On Thursday, Feb. 11, R. Jeronimo Valdez ('99) of Valdez Washington LLP will receive a 2016 Minority Business Leader award from the Dallas Business Journal, and during a three-day conference in Washington, D.C. and beginning March 31, Kelcy Warren ('78), CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, will receive a 2016 Horatio Alger Award. Information on Valdez's Minority Business Leader award can be found here and on Warren's award can be found here.

SAVE THE DATE

4th Annual CAAS Conference

The Center for African American Studies presents “Critical Issues in the Black Community: Pursuing Justice for All” at its annual conference Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb 13, at the E.H. Hereford University Center. The conference addresses progressive solutions to social problems and will feature keynote addresses from Aundre Dean, actor, model, and producer; Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, CEO of W.E.E.N.; and Shaun King, NY Daily News senior justice writer. Registration is open to the public and is available online here.

Hoop it up with Engineering

UTA College of Engineering is tipping off Engineer's Week at the February 18 Mavs basketball game against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game starts at 7:15 at College Park Center. Tickets are $5 if you use promotional code COE at utatickets.com. The first 1,000 attendees receive a free t-shirt.

CONHI Healthcare Professionals Night

Join students, faculty, staff and alumni of UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation for Healthcare Professionals Night prior to the men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20. The event begins at 4 p.m. and will promote healthy lifestyles and awareness of cardiovascular ailments such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Using the promotion code 'CONHI', event participants can also purchase game tickets for $5 in advance here.

Maverick Speakers Series: Donna Brazile

"Politics and Beyond." a lecture by political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile will take place as part of the Maverick Speakers Series. Preferred ticket packages and free general admission tickets are available at utatickets.com.

UTA Powwow

The 21st Annual UTA Powwow featuring traditional dancing, food and exhibits will be held 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the E.H. Hereford University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom and is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Native American Student Association website.

To tell us what you’d like to know more about from UTA, contact utacommunications@uta.edu or the Office of Alumni Relations.

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