AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR CAMPUS THIS WEEK.

A culture of entrepreneurship

UTA is driving the entrepreneurship ecosystem in North Texas by developing a culture that embraces both faculty and student innovation as elements that reinforce each other. Many of UTA's faculty members have a strong record of success as inventors, so they can pass their experience on to student entrepreneurs looking to improve upon their ideas. READ MORE

Efficiency Experts

Hao Che, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Hong Jiang, Wendell H. Nedderman Professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, will start a National Science Foundation project that employs a mathematical solution to allow a better computer user experience while balancing computer network resources. READ MORE

Excellence Recognized

UTA’s commitment to providing excellence and affordability is gaining national recognition as new rankings list two UTA graduate programs among the best. College Values Online ranked UTA’s online master of education in educational leadership and policy studies No. 3 in the nation and its online master of science in nursing administration No. 6. READ MORE

alumnus in D CEO

UTA alumnus and GM Pharmaceutical CEO Odes Mitchell ('83) describes his journey from airport baggage handler to CEO of a company that increased its sales by 388% over the last two years in D CEO. READ MORE

Texas Autocross

It's time to start your engines at the 17th annual Texas Autocross Weekend hosted by UTA's College of Engineering July 8-9. Racers from colleges around the globe will test their mettle in a timed competition on both days at UTA's Lot 49. The event is free and open to the public. READ MORE

Celebrating donors

Members of the 1895, Rankin, and Carlisle Societies gathered in Fort Worth for a donor appreciation reception to thank them for their continued support. President Karbhari reflected on the impact donors have on UTA's commitment to providing access for all deserving students while remaining a top-tier research university. LEARN MORE

June 29 | Thursday

Summer Movie Series | Calling all minions! EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Movie Series will be screening Despicable Me Thursday, June 29, at 9 pm in the Architecture Courtyard. Concessions will be available for purchase, and as always, popcorn is free! VIEW THE SUMMER MOVIE SCHEDULE

July 4 | Tuesday

Arlington 4th of July Parade | Since 1965, Arlington has been home to one of the largest 4th of July parades in Texas. The parade route winds through UTA's College Park District and will include UTA-sponsored floats. Gather your family and friends for the 9 am parade and celebrate America. PARADE INFO

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