A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.

Are you ready to join thousands of Mavericks around the world to make an immediate impact on UTA? On April 25, we will host our first ever day of giving, a 24-hour campaign geared toward supporting student scholarships and success. Be the one to inspire the next generation of UTA grads and make a gift of any amount during this special day of Maverick pride! Visit mavsday.uta.edu on our day of giving and be the one to make a difference.

Clay Clark, professor and chair of the Department of Biology, has received a four-year, $1.17 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the regulation of proteins responsible for programmed cell death. Clark's research could lead to more effective, targeted treatment of cancer cells—adding to the University’s diverse array of projects focused on advancing health and the human condition. READ MORE

A College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs symposium sparked conversation on the future of advanced manufacturing. CAPPA hosted the “Pieces & Parts” symposium to address the recent adoption of computer-aided technologies in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries—and whether this adoption suggests such technology should also be part of architectural design. READ MORE

Fillia Makedon, computer science and engineering professor, was named a Dallas Business Journal 2019 Women in Technology awardee. This year's list honors 25 leaders in North Texas technology fields including telecom, finance, health care, retail, and transportation. READ MORE

Cara Boutte, assistant professor of biology, received a three-year, $300,000 Academic Research Enhancement Award for a project titled “Environmental regulation of cell growth and division in mycobacteria.” READ MORE

Mohsen Shahandashti, assistant professor of civil engineering, is leading two, two-year projects to help TxDOT more effectively conduct underground geophysical explorations and develop action plans to mitigate soil failures. Sahadat Hossain, a civil engineering professor, is a co-principal investigator on the projects. READ MORE

April 8-20 | Ongoing Exhibition

Master of Fine Arts Exhibition | The Art & Art History Department presents the MFA Thesis Exhibition in The Gallery at UTA. Located on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building, the exhibition is free to the public, Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 12 to 5 PM. MORE INFO

April 20 | Saturday

Military Science Hall of Honor | UTA’s Military Science Department and Cadet Corps Alumni Council are inducting Major General Daniel P. Hughes and Lieutenant Colonel Mike R. Greer into the UTA Military Science Hall of Honor.  MORE INFO

April 25 | Thursday

One Day for UTA | Get ready for a special day of Maverick pride. For 24 hours, UTA will be raising money for scholarships and academic programs in a special fundraising campaign. Be on the lookout for more information on our social media channels. MORE INFO

April 30 | Tuesday

Mother-Son Date Night | Let your son dream under the big lights of Clay Gould Ballpark as UTA baseball takes on Dallas Baptist University at 6:30 PM. Packages are $15 and include two games tickets and a $10 concession voucher. TICKETS

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