A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

The Adelfa B. Callejo Courtroom was recently inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that revealed the new quarters. The space will serve as a practice area for mock trial and moot court participants, as well as a classroom and gathering spot for students interested in studying law. The courtroom was made possible through funding from the Callejo-Botello Foundation, which was established to honor the memory of Adelfa Callejo, a prolific lawyer, civil rights activist, and educational advocate in Dallas.
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The Dallas 500, an annual special edition of D CEO Magazine that showcases the most powerful and influential business leaders of North Texas, included a dozen men and women who attended UTA. “Our alumni continue to shine as leaders and trailblazers in diverse industries and disciplines around the globe,” said UTA President Vistasp Karbhari, who also was named to the list as a leader in education and health care. READ MORE

Giselly Cobas-Rincon left Cuba in search of a brighter future in Texas. Her dream soon became reality with the help of UTA University Crossroads, a Dallas-based partnership comprising more than 90 organizations that improves access to and success in higher education for first- and second-generation students from low- to moderate-income households. Through University Crossroads’ college-readiness programs, she eventually enrolled at UTA, securing $4,000 in scholarships. READ MORE

February is the season of love and we want to hear your Maverick love story! Did you meet the love of your life in the UC? In your residence hall? At Oozeball? Submit your story on how UTA brought you and your significant other together and it might be featured!
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UTA’s master’s degree in social work program is among the best in the nation, according to rankings released by Online Schools Report. The program is ranked No. 22 nationally among schools offering Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees. READ MORE

Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball coaches Doug Garner and Jason Nelms spoke at the February meeting of the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter. Held at Joe T. Garcia’s, the lunch gave North Texas alumni a chance to network and hear the latest news about UTA’s nationally ranked men’s and women’s programs. VIEW PHOTOS

February 11 | Tuesday

Maverick Speakers Series: VIP Reception with Common | Attend a VIP reception at 6 p.m. prior to hip-hop artist, actor, and activist Common taking the College Park Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets also include VIP seating and reserved parking. Common has won three Grammys and an NAACP Image Award. TICKETS

March 6 | Friday

UTA Night with the Dallas Mavericks | Attention all UTA Mavericks! Come out and show your school pride for the second UTA spirit night hosted by the Dallas Mavericks. Enjoy a discounted ticket and watch Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. in American Airlines Center. TICKETS

February 28 | Friday

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas State | Show your Alumni Membership Card at the box office and get two free tickets to the Mavs’ Sun Belt Conference matchup against the Bobcats. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. in College Park Center. REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD

March 20 | Friday

UTA Night at Bass Hall | Catch an 8 p.m. performance of Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at UTA’s first-ever Night at Bass Hall in Fort Worth. The musical tells the story of the early life and career of Carole King, using songs. Discounted tickets begin at $54.45 when using promo code UTABASS. TICKETS

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