The University of Texas at Arlington

Mr. and Ms. UTA

Mr. and Ms. UTA are the co-presidents of the UTA Ambassadors. In addition to overseeing and planning events the ambassadors host and participate in, Mr. and Ms. UTA are willing to come and present information about UT Arlington to your student organization. Mr. and Ms. UTA are elected by the student body during the Spring campus wide elections.

A MESSAGE FROM IFY OKONKWO, MS. UTA!

I'd like to welcome you, new and returning Mavericks, back to UTA! With all the changes happening on campus this year, we are in for an exciting year in Maverick country. I hope you take advantage of all the new opportunities and experiences that are coming your way. Along with following your dreams academically, I charge you step out of your comfort zone and experience parts of UTA you may not have participated in before. Go to a basketball game, become a mentor, or join a new organization, the choice is yours. Also take advantage of new resources like the Student Money Management Center, visit the new Center for African American Studies, and explore our new College Park District. Our years at this wonderful university are only a short period in our lives, so I encourage you to make the most of it and create memories that will last a lifetime.

“You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can’t have it. —Robert Anthony

A MESSAGE FROM NAVJOT SINGH, MR. UTA!

Hello Mavericks. I would like to say welcome to UTA. Our campus has so much to offer, and I highly suggest you take advantage of all of the amazing opportunities that our institution provides. Education is always our number one priority, and we want to see each of you excel in your academics. However, college is about having that full experience and getting involved is an essential part of it. Join our many wonderful student organizations and truly find your passion to help make a difference on our campus. I know each of you will be a great alumnus of this University. It's a great day to be a Maverick! Go Mavs!

"I do the very best I know how-the very best I can; and mean to keep doing so until the end." —Abraham Lincoln

What Do Mr. and Ms. UTA do?

Aside from instilling campus pride, serving on university committees and leading the Ambassadors Mr and Ms. UTA also:

Who and What is UTA?

At every orientation, Mr. and Ms. UTA present a session to the incoming students parents. During the session, we teach them a brief history of UTA since 1895, what to expect from UTA, and how to help their child get involved and adjust to college life.

Upward Bound Program

Upward Bound is a College Prep Program for High School students during the summer. Mr. and Ms. UTA teach a leadership class during the program. This is a great opportunity for Mr. and Ms. UTA to carry on our legacy of leadership and develop the students into better leaders.

Parent's Weekend Committee

Planning for an All-University Parents Weekend is in the making! Mr. and Ms. UTA serve on this committee along with other selected university faculty and staff. UTA's 1st Annual Parent's Weekend was held Fall 2006.

Academic Integrity Week Committee

Mr. and Ms. UTA serve on the committee to help plan the events for Academic Integrity Week.