A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.
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A giant among university leaders
Dr. Wendell Nedderman, who served as the president of UTA for 20 years, died on Wednesday, May 8. He was 97. As the leader of UTA from 1972-92, Nedderman was a tireless advocate for the University and its students. He frequently spoke of the University as a “positive-slope institution.” It reflected his belief that everything about UTA—including its enrollment, funding, graduation rates, degree programs, and overall growth and stature—was on a permanent upward trajectory. READ MORE
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starting the next chapter
In case you missed it, more than 6,300 workforce-ready graduates crossed several stages during May commencement ceremonies and officially joined the ranks of the more than 230,000 UTA alumni around the globe. Congratulations to all of them, welcome to the alumni family, and start showing the world how grit and determination have made you the Maverick you are today! RECAP VIDEO I COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS
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A UTA First
Aneetta Kuriakose of the College of Engineering was awarded a pre-doctoral fellowship by the National Institutes of Health that will support her research into a new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease. She is the first UTA student to receive this prestigious award. READ MORE
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the fast lane
The most decorated university racing team in the United States began its quest for a ninth Formula SAE championship with an unveiling of its 2019 car. UTA FSAE has won eight championships in the U.S. and international titles in Great Britain, Australia, and Japan in 38 years of competition. READ MORE
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fort worth chapter
You are invited to join the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter at T and P Tavern in Fort Worth for a networking and social happy hour event on Tuesday, June 4. Tickets to the 4:30 PM gathering are $15 and include appetizers. REGISTER
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maverick business
Nominate your company or business for an event hosted by UTA's College of Business recognizing the fastest growing firms led by UTA graduates. The January event celebrates the Maverick spirit of entrepreneurship. READ MORE
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March - August | Ongoing Exhibit
The Story of the Century: 100 Years of The Shorthorn | Experience historic front pages, learn about how the news is made, and go behind the scenes of The Shorthorn, one of the country’s top student media outlets, during a special collections exhibit on the 6th floor of UTA's Central Library. READ MORE
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June 7-9 | Friday - Sunday
Arlington Music Festival | Enjoy free music under the stars with the downtown Arlington Music Fest at the Levitt Pavilion. This year's lineup includes Not Ur Girlfrenz, The Polyphonic Spree, Kenna Danielle, Michael Martin Murphey, The Steve James Trio, and BB King Blues Band. CONCERT INFO
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