AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR CAMPUS THIS WEEK.
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In front of 6,336 Maverick faithful, the men's basketball team closed an historic season with a hard-fought loss to the Roadrunners of CSU Bakersfield in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night at College Park Center. Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year Scott Cross and Player of the Year Kevin Hervey helped the Mavs set a program record with 27 wins this year and the program's first regular-season Sun Belt Conference championship. Wednesday night's attendance marked the second-largest basketball crowd in College Park Center history. Congratulations on an outstanding season, Mavs! READ MORE
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A $1.5 million gift from Lockheed Martin will help enhance The University of Texas at Arlington’s strategic approach to career development and preparation of skilled and accomplished graduates for high-demand fields. The University announced the naming of the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center this past Monday. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Star-Telegram Highlights UTA Student Success
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram profiled UTA junior Jessica Lilley in its coverage of the Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES). ACES showcases the best in undergraduate and graduate research projects at UTA. Jessica's focus is on helping police better process crime scenes and determine if drugs are involved. READ MORE
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Robert J. Gatchel, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Nancy P. & John G. Penson Endowed Professor of Clinical Health Psychology, has been awarded the American Psychological Foundation’s 2017 Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology. Gatchel earned the award for his work in health psychology, particularly in the causes, assessment and treatment of chronic pain behavior. READ MORE
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Graduate programs in each of UTA’s eight schools and colleges are ranked among the nation’s best according to 2018 assessments by U.S. News and World Report. More than twenty programs are ranked, including seven in the College of Engineering. READ MORE
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Three former ROTC cadets at UTA were inducted into the Military Science Hall of Honor on Saturday, March 25. Retired Lt. Col. Andy Cano, retired Col. Kenneth E. Smith, and Floyd Wine were honored at 10:30 a.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center.
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Interfaith Event | UTA in partnership with Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square will host an open discussion about creating and perpetuating a community of respect and compassion with three North Texas faith leaders. Open to the public, the event takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Rosebud Theatre of the E.H. Hereford University Center. EVENT DETAILS
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Annual Glass Sale | Free to the public, the highly regarded Annual Glass Sale hosted by UTA's College of Liberal Arts Glass Art program will feature thousands of handcrafted works of glass and a live demonstration. The sale begins at 8 a.m. and takes place at the Studio Arts Center at 810 S. Davis Street. READ MORE
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UTA Jazz Brunch | Time to hit all the right notes at the annual UTA Jazz Brunch during the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival. Performances by UTA ensembles start at 11 am while brunch will be served from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Tickets for the event at $20 per adult are now available. Get ready for a great event with great UTA friends. GET YOUR TICKETS
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Call for Distinguished Alumni Awards | Know a deserving UTA grad who has enthusiastically supported the University within the community and made a substantial impact on his or her field? UTA Alumni Relations is now taking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Recent Grad Award. Send us your nomination by May 31! DAA or RECENT GRAD NOMINATIONS
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Development and Alumni Relations at UTA is here to build traditions and create communities among the hundreds of thousands of current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of UTA. As part of the dedicated Alumni Relations mission, our team is here to support your opportunity to be a part of the University family. We want to hear your stories and success as well as create a pathway for you to stay engaged. Email us at alumni@uta.edu and use this newsletter to stay in the mix with those you care about at The University of Texas at Arlington.
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