University of Texas Arlington

May 2012

• 05/23 — Puppala appointed to National Academies’ transportation research group
  The Transportation Research Board, an arm of the National Academies, has named a University of Texas at Arlington professor to its Design and Construction Group.
• 05/21 — UT Arlington names Rebecca Bichel new dean of libraries
  The University of Texas at Arlington has appointed a senior Florida State University library administrator with expertise in academic services, organizational redesign, and facility development as the new dean of libraries.
• 05/11 — James Franco, College Park Center ceremonies highlight UT Arlington Commencement Week
  The threat of inclement weather has forced Graduation Celebration indoors tonight, Friday, May 11. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at College Park Center.
• 05/11 — Enrollment still open for UT Arlington summer camps
  There is still time to sign up for some academic and athletic camps at The University of Texas at Arlington this summer.
• 05/09 — UT Arlington professor pens mathematical novel inspired by real-life female mathematician
  A UT Arlington professor has taken on the mystery of how a woman raised in late-18th century France made a name for herself with the world’s most renowned mathematicians.
• 05/08 — Device helps with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome detection
  University of Texas at Arlington researchers have obtained a patent for a device aimed at saving babies’ lives through improved and rapid detection of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
• 05/03 — Researchers discover promising way to combat PTSD in refugees
  University of Texas at Arlington researchers have documented success in reducing the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, in female refugees from war-torn countries.

April 2012

• 04/27 — Two UT Arlington College of Liberal Arts professors named Fulbright Scholars
• 04/27 — UT Arlington research suggests breast-fed infants metabolize perchlorate
• 04/25 — UT Arlington College of Nursing professor's project receives Computerworld recognition
• 04/23 — Delayed annual Oozeball tournament set for April 27
• 04/20 — Artificial nanopore production could lead to early detection of disease
• 04/20 — Civil engineer receives grant to study alternative reinforcements in concrete
• 04/19 — UT Arlington researcher awarded $725,000 to look for new species in Indonesia
• 04/17 — UT Arlington celebrates Earth Day, promotes sustainability
• 04/13 — UT Arlington to offer joint software engineering degree with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
• 04/13 — UT Arlington professor and filmmaker named Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor
• 04/12 — UT Arlington College Park Center earns LEED Gold Certification
• 04/06 — Shimadzu gift brings millions in scientific equipment to UT Arlington
• 04/04 — UT Arlington Islamic Art and Culture Forum focuses on American music

March 2012

• 03/29 — Junior engineering student named first UT Arlington Goldwater Scholar
• 03/29 — School of Social Work dean named American Council of Education fellow
• 03/28 — UT Arlington starting sustainability degree for real estate professionals
• 03/27 — UT Arlington prepares for annual student-run community service effort, The Big Event
• 03/22 — Actor James Franco headlines UT Arlington Graduation Celebration 2012
• 03/22 — Retired Army general to lead UT Arlington robotics institute
• 03/22 — Author of “Quest for Equality: The Failed Promise of Black-Brown Solidarity” to give April 18 lecture at UT Arlington
• 03/20 — Enroll now for UT Arlington summer camps
• 03/20 — UT Arlington Department of Music to give two Holocaust Cantata performances
• 03/13 — UT Arlington announces first College Park restaurants
• 03/13 — UT Arlington selected as a “Sustainable 16” finalist in March Madness Tournament for Environmental Academics
• 03/07 — Decision-making patent to solve unsolvable problems
• 03/07 — UT Arlington chemistry professor honored at international conference
• 03/07 — UT Arlington professor, filmmaker to debut new film at 2012 SXSW
• 03/05 — Maverick Speakers Series tickets available for March 6 Robert Ballard lecture
• 03/05 — UT Arlington to partner with White House for LGBT conference on Safe Schools and Communities

February 2012

• 02/28 — UT Arlington launches David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture
• 02/27 — UT Arlington glass artists to present world-class works at annual sale
• 02/27 — Final Spring 2012 Maverick Speakers Series tickets available for March 23 Jeb Bush lecture
• 02/27 — UT Arlington College of Science receives gift of $4.4 million in seismic interpretation software
• 02/23 — UT Arlington team magnetizes carbon nanoparticles for cancer therapy
• 02/20 — Liang's NSF grant aims to push smart grid closer to capacity
• 02/17 — Nai Yuen Chen, UT Arlington named TAMEST members
• 02/16 — College of Nursing awarded grant to produce diverse group of Ph.D. students, researchers
• 02/15 — UT Arlington to examine causes of limited motor skills in children
• 02/09 — UT Arlington launches enhanced online program to help former students complete degrees
• 02/06 — UT Arlington Spring 2012 enrollment approaches 33,500 students
• 02/03 — UT Arlington marks Homecoming 2012 with Feb. 11 suped-up parade, public street festival
• 02/03 — Tickets for Soledad O’Brien lecture at UT Arlington available Monday

January 2012

• 01/30 — UT Arlington to sponsor free SAT math prep classes
• 01/28 — Autism Speaks national officer to host event at UT Arlington
• 01/27 — ESPN Friday Night Fights to take center stage at College Park Center
• 01/25 — UT Arlington among first to receive sustainability certification for landscape
• 01/25 — College Park Center debuts Feb. 1 with basketball doubleheader, action-packed opening celebration
• 01/23 — UT Arlington engineer developing ‘Biomask’ to aid soldiers recovering from facial burns
• 01/23 — UT Arlington's J.-C. Chiao named Janet and Mike Greene Endowed Professor of Engineering
• 01/23 — UT Arlington receives grant for sport programming for disabled veterans, service members
• 01/19 — Graduate student wins NSF award
• 02/16 — Concussion experts, former Dallas Cowboy to team up at UT Arlington for safer play
• 01/09 — Scientists searching for Earth-type planets should consider two-star system, UT Arlington researchers say
• 01/06 — New book examines impact of ‘oversharing’ in a digitally connected world
• 01/05 — Soledad O'Brien lecture at UT Arlington moved to Feb. 24
• 01/04 — Yang's $1.25 million NIH grant advances work on polymers
• 01/04 — New UT Arlington sleep apnea device may reduce cost, time required for diagnosis