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THANK YOU
During this challenging time, we’d like to share our endless admiration and appreciation for the thousands of alumni on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis, saving lives every day. To our alumni who work in health care, social work, and many other affected professions: Thank you.
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VIRTUAL READING PROGRAM
John Romig, assistant professor of special education at UTA, is helping parents find educational activities for their kids during the COVID-19 global health crisis while also giving his own students practical experience. With the help of his students, Dr. Romig is offering a 30-minute virtual reading program twice a week. “When I told my students about the program, they were equally excited,” Romig said. “They looked at it as a service—them doing their part to make this situation better for as many people as they could.” READ MORE
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HOW TO HELP
Looking for a way to make an immediate impact during the COVID-19 global crisis? If you’d like to assist a UTA student facing financial challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, please consider giving to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund. Your generosity will help Mavericks continue their UTA journeys. Help a Maverick and GIVE TODAY.
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UTA CARES
Four faculty members will receive grants from UTA Libraries to support the adoption and creation of open educational resources that make college more affordable for students. The funds, totaling nearly $31,000, come from a grant program known as UTA CARES, or UTA Coalition for Alternative Resources in Education for Students. READ MORE
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VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
Attend UTA’s Virtual Job Fair, April 29 and 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees will chat with recruiters, view online webinars, and apply directly to open positions. Visit utajobfair.vfairs.com to register. This online event is open to both students and alumni. LEARN MORE
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SOCIAL DISTANCING
![]() Noelle Fields and Ling Xu, assistant professors in the School of Social Work at UTA, believe that social distancing requirements during the coronavirus pandemic place older adults at higher risks of physical and mental ailments. In this Q&A, Dr. Fields and Dr. Xu provide a few strategies for minimizing social isolation for older adults and their families. READ MORE
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