June 21, 2019 • View in browserAlumni E-Newsletter Archive
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A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.

UTA Entrepreneurship
UTA Alumni Relations

It's no surprise entrepreneurs Tyler Sickels (SolGro, Inc.) and Farhaj Mayan (Fade) found themselves in an international accelerator program, as their previous accomplishments include winning top awards in the Maverick Business Pitch competition, part of the Maverick Entrepreneur Program created by a generous alumnus. The resources and hands-on learning experiences they received at UTA demonstrate the University's commitment to building an ecosystem of entrepreneurship that supports the ideas of students. READ MORE

ALS Research
UTA Alumni Relations

Jingsong Zhou, professor of kinesiology and associate director of the Bone-Muscle Research Center, received a $2.88 million award from the National Institutes of Health to research a novel approach to the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The majority of research on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, focuses on the spinal cord because of how the disease affects neurological function. But Zhou is investigating the theory that ALS affects the physiology of the whole body through defective cells in multiple organs. READ MORE

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UTA was ranked No. 34 nationally for universities offering the best return on investment for online students, according to College Consensus. College Consensus pointed out that UTA offers multiple start times for the convenience of busy, working students with full schedules. The website listed accelerated programs available to online students as another strength of UTA programs. READ MORE

Original Music
UTA Alumni Relations

The first album released by UTA's new record label has been named to Audiophile’s Best of 2018 Classical Releases list. "In the Loop” features the compositions and performances of UTA clarinet lecturer Cheyenne Cruz and flautist Hannah Leffler, who perform together as WoodWired.
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Coral Reefs
UTA Alumni Relations

Laura Mydlarz, professor of biology, is a co-investigator for a project titled “Predicting the Spread of Multi-Species Coral Disease Using Species Immune Traits.” Its main goal is to produce a model that can predict the impact of multi-species disease spread on reefs based on coral species groups.
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Summer movies
UTA Alumni Relations

Catch The Curse of La Llorona on June 27 and John Wick: Chapter 3 on July 11 as part of the EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Movie Series. Movies are free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs to the West Lawn behind the Maverick Activities Center to join the fun. READ MORE

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Mark Your Calendar

Through June 26 | Ongoing Exhibit

Student Artwork from the Studio of Sedrick Huckaby | Sedrick Huckaby, artist and associate professor at UTA, has influenced many through his years of work. Come explore his influence on the next generation of Mavericks during a special exhibit in the lobby of Frost Tower Fort Worth.

July 4 | Thursday

Arlington 4th of July Parade | The annual Arlington 4th of July Parade is the oldest and longest-running event in Arlington. As a proud sponsor, UTA will once again enter several floats in the 9 AM parade that travels through downtown Arlington. For tips on where to park and watch the parade, visit the parade website.

November 8 | Friday

Distinguished Alumni Awards | Save the date for our annual celebration of Maverick alumni who inspire excellence. Scheduled during Homecoming week, the Distinguished Alumni Awards is a time to reflect on what makes UTA a driving force in North Texas. Stay tuned to the UTA alumni channels for ticket information.

November 4-9 | All Week

2019 Homecoming | Fall in Maverick Country means more. More energy. More fun. More sports. More excitement. Join us for our 2019 Homecoming celebration, a week of events filled with all of that unique spirit that makes UTA one amazing place to be. Keep an eye out for event registrations at the homecoming website.


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