AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR CAMPUS THIS WEEK.
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UTA Named a Top 25 Public University
A report from the Brookings Institution ranks UTA among the nation’s top public universities in providing a high-quality college education to students from all income levels. The report highlights the impact of a UTA degree and illustrates the University’s commitment to bridging access and excellence. READ MORE
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New Public Health Degree
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the creation of a bachelor’s degree in public health at UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation effective fall 2017. The comprehensive program will include the introduction of a graduate certificate in public health. READ MORE
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Award Winning Alumna
Raehann Bryce-Davis (‘10), critically acclaimed mezzo soprano, won both the Grand Prize and Audience Prize at the Concorso Lirico di Portofino, a prestigious vocal competition in Portofino, Italy on July 16th. Bryce-Davis shared first place with Hungarian Mezzo Soprano Szilvia Vörös. READ MORE
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Lifetime Achievement
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. READ MORE
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Women in Math
The Association for Women in Mathematics honored UTA's AWM student chapter with its inaugural national award for fundraising and sustainability. READ MORE
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International Honor
Krishnan Rajeshwar, UTA distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been named Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Szeged in Hungary. READ MORE
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Mav Move-In | University Housing needs your help volunteering for the 2017 Move-In. An annual tradition that takes place this year on August 21, Mav Move-In brings together the entire UTA family to support incoming campus residents. Residence Halls open at 9 am with volunteers available until 2 pm. VOLUNTEER
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Pizza with the President: Alumni Edition | Join fellow Mavericks at Legal Draft in Arlington for Pizza with the President on August 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit with President Vistasp Karbhari while enjoying pizza, beverages, and an evening filled with Maverick pride. GET YOUR TICKETS
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MSS: Lou Diamond Phillips | Tickets are now on sale for the 10th season of the Maverick Speakers Series, which kicks off at 7:30 pm in Texas Hall with actor, director, producer, and UTA alumnus Lou Diamond Phillips. Don't miss the Lou Diamond Phillips Film Festival leading up to his appearance on campus! GET YOUR TICKETS
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UTA Night at the Rangers | Gather with UTA alumni and friends for a pre-game picnic on the third base concourse from 5:30-7:00 pm before the Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park. Tickets to the picnic and game are available, and the first 1,000 UTA fans receive a UTA-themed Rangers hat. GET YOUR TICKETS
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Purpose Statement
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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