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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

Nanophotonic Devices
UTA Alumni Relations

A research team from UTA led by Robert Magnusson is working with the Army Research Laboratory to develop nanophotonic devices that could have applications in thermal imaging and resonant filtering. Magnusson, an electrical engineering professor and the Texas Instruments Distinguished University Chair in Nanoelectronics, is the principal investigator for the $1.2 million collaborative agreement. Applications of this research could also be used in sensors for medical diagnostics, chemical analyses, and environmental monitoring. READ MORE

Medical Innovation District
Development Opportunity

Shima Hamidi, director of UTA’s Center for Transportation Equity, Decisions and Dollars, is leading a project for the city of Fort Worth, which is looking to strengthen its medical district. Hamidi and her research team, led by Research Associate Ahoura Zandiatashbar, are working with hospitals, health care facilities, the community, and other businesses to determine strengths and weaknesses of the district, along with its physical assets, networking capacities, business ties, social makeup, and challenges. READ MORE

All-Star Maverick
UTA Alumni Relations

Former UTA standout Hunter Pence was named an American League starter for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Thursday night (June 27). The MLB All-Star Game will be held July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland and can be seen live on Fox (6:30 p.m. CT). Pence was the leading vote-getter among AL designated hitter candidates, as he earned the fourth All-Star selection of his 13-year major league career. READ MORE

Dallas Happy Hour
UTA Alumni Relations

Catch up with UTA men's basketball head coach Chris Ogden at the Truck Yard in Dallas on Tuesday, July 23. Tickets are $15 for the 5-9 PM networking event. Enjoy great food and great friends all while supporting your favorite university and college basketball team!  REGISTER

Sports Medicine
UTA Alumni Relations

Sara Peper, an exercise science student at UTA, is the first undergraduate ever to win the President’s Cup, a coveted award for poster presentations given by the American College of Sports Medicine. READ MORE

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Mark Your Calendar

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.

August 20 | Tuesday

Coffee with Coaches | Want to meet a UTA coach? Swing by Urban Alchemy on your way to work between 7:30 and 9 AM to grab a free drip coffee and say hello to some of the men's and women's coaches. It will be a perfect opportunity to get to know your hometown Mavericks and support a great local coffee shop!

September 12 | Thursday

UTA Night at the Rangers | Get to Globe Life Park early to be one of the first 1,000 fans to receive a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers hat during UTA Night at the Rangers! Purchase your tickets through the Rangers website to receive a hat voucher and redeem it at the Third Base Ticket Office. TICKETS

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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