A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.
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SERVING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Over the next five years, UTA will cross-train graduate students interested in social work and special education to better serve grade-school children with disabilities and high needs. The College of Education and School of Social Work will use a $1.08 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs to create an interdisciplinary master's-level personnel preparation cohort. READ MORE
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PRESIDENT RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL HONOR
UTA President Vistasp Karbhari has been elected as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in recognition of his prolific research and innovative leadership. The honor places Dr. Karbhari among a distinguished set of eminent scholars and practitioners who analyze important societal challenges and help solve complex issues for the well-being of the future of Europeans and the planet. READ MORE
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NURSING PROGRAM RANKED NO. 1
UTA’s online accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is ranked as the best in the U.S. by Nursing Process. It’s yet another top national ranking for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Earlier this fall, the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program was ranked first by College Rank, while the online Master of Science in Nursing degree program was ranked second in Texas and seventh nationally by Best Health Degrees. READ MORE
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HOUSTON HOOPS
Houston-area alumni are invited to join their fellow Mavericks from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, for a pre-game social at Pink’s Pizza on the University of Houston campus prior to the UTA men’s basketball game against the Houston Cougars. Tipoff is 7 p.m. RSVP FOR THE SOCIAL and PURCHASE GAME TICKETS. For questions, email alumni@uta.edu.
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FLOODING RESEARCH
Civil engineering Associate Professor Yu Zhang has received two grants to assess the costly economic and ecological impacts of natural disasters on industries and waterways around the Neches River basin in southeast Texas. His research is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the General Land Office. READ MORE
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DATABASE EXPERT
Gautam Das, associate dean for research in UTA’s College of Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Das was cited for his contributions to search and ranking in databases and to deep web querying.
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January 18, 2020 | Saturday
Women’s Basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe | Show your Alumni Membership Card at the box office and get two free tickets to the Lady Mavs’ Sun Belt Conference matchup against the Warhawks. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. in College Park Center. REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD
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February 4, 2020 | Tuesday
Fort Worth Alumni Chapter | Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball coach Doug Garner will speak at the February meeting of the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and hear the latest news about UTA’s nationally ranked program. Lunch begins at noon at Joe T. Garcia’s. REGISTER
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January 26, 2020 | Sunday
UTA Day at the Rodeo | Make plans to attend the 2020 UTA Day at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in the new Dickies Arena. Tickets to the annual event include a barbecue lunch, rodeo admission, and Maverick giveaways! Lunch is at noon, and the rodeo follows at 2 p.m. Check next week's newsletter for registration information.
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February 11, 2020 | Tuesday
Maverick Speakers Series: Common | Hip-hop artist, actor, and activist Common takes the College Park Center stage at 7:30 p.m. for the next Maverick Speakers Series event. Common has won three Grammys and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his work in Selma. TICKETS
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