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Mavericks are unbranded. They're motivated by a sense of possibility that places no limits on what they can achieve.

  • The Gift of Scholarship

    With a generous scholarship endowment, Dr. Ignacio Nunez and his wife have ensured promising minds will enjoy a top-notch education for years to come.

  • College Park Center

    Mavericks fans witnessed the dawning of a new era Feb. 1 as a multimedia extravaganza christened the striking special events venue.

  • Helping Hands

    The 2011 Big Event was the biggest yet, surpassing the vol­un­teer goal of 1,000.

  • Home, Safe Home

    To help keep seniors safe in their homes, researchers are exploring ways to unobtrusively monitor daily activities and alert caregivers when help might be needed.

  • Reel Success

    Alumnus Jason Croft began his film career with a strong interest in being a photography director.

  • DNA Detective

    Dr. Koh’s research is about doing more with less. “More” is quick and early detection of harmful things. “Less” is detecting them on a DNA level with nanoscale technology.

  • Controlling Life and Limb

    Working with a $2.2 million grant from the Department of Defense, Dr. Romero-Ortega is helping soldiers who have been wounded and lost one or more limbs.

  • Treasure Hunt

    Alumna Nada Shabout has embarked on a mission to collect information on works of art lost in Iraq.

  • Veggie Tales

    The Community Garden is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between UT Arlington and the city.

  • Life-saving Technology

    What do you do when life-saving technology harms the environment? If you’re chemistry Professor Purnendu “Sandy” Dasgupta, you innovate.

  • A Born Healer

    On a good day, she might help save a life. On a bad day, she at least improves the quality of life of people in need.

  • Bioscience Revolution

    Bioengineering researcher Jian Yang has developed a material that’s fluorescent, biodegradable, and safe to implant in the body.

  • Now Open for Discovery

    Collaboration and research form the foundation for the 234,000-square-foot Engineering Research Building.

  • Distinctive Honors

    Social Work major Allyson Polman thrives in an academically challenging environment—and she knows she’s found a worthy home.

  • Digesting a Solution

    Sanchali Deb could have gone to any university she wanted for her doctoral work. She chose UT Arlington.

  • A Future in Numbers

    The first in his family to earn a college degree, math whiz Anthony Lopez is pursuing a Ph.D. after receiving a highly competitive graduate fellowship.

  • Journey of Hope

    What started as a philanthropy project for his fraternity became a life-changing experience for Mo Awadalla.

  • High Achiever

    Karen was valedictorian of her graduating class at Irving MacArthur High School. And the Colombia native only learned English in the last 11 years.

  • Searching for Signs

    Dr. Vassilis Athitsos is developing a reverse dictionary of American Sign Language that users can interface with through a computer vision system.

  • A Formula for Success

    Minerva Cordero is working hard to help Arlington students discover a passion for math.

  • Rising Star

    A 1989 graduate and filmmaker, Daniel Millican shot his latest production, Rising Stars, on campus.

  • The Long March

    When Erik McCaffrey set out to walk from UT Arlington to Fort Hood, his goal wasn't to break a record or get in shape.

  • Close Bonds

    College is all about forming bonds and gaining experience. That’s why Wendy Okolo supplements study time with offerings from UT Arlington’s student activities.

  • Diversity Is Reality

    For Omar Rosales, diversity isn't a cliché or a lofty institutional goal. It's reality for the campus he calls home.

  • Uncovering the Past

    In the ground in north Arlington, UT Arlington doctoral candidate Derek Main is uncovering a snapshot of an ancient environment and its creatures.

  • High-tech Surgery

    Surgery is getting a high-tech upgrade, thanks to bioengineering Assistant Professor Digant Davé and his team.

  • Stress Prevention

    Goolsby Distinguished Professor James Campbell Quick has made organizational stress the focus of his career.

  • Technology Meets Passion

    Dr. J.C. Chiao is pioneering the use of RFID (tiny, wireless, battery-free sensors commonly used in retail stores and the defense industry) for medical research.

  • The Making of a Leader

    Every success story has to begin somewhere. For Brittney Joseph, it began with the people she met at UT Arlington and three little letters: F - I - G.

  • Living It Up on Campus

    Aaron had lots of options, but a vibrant student life made UT Arlington the clear winner. Living on campus allows him to take full advantage of all the University has to offer.

  • Helping Aging Adults

    By studying the challenges facing the elderly, Dr. Christopher Ray hopes to restore active lifestyles to millions of senior adults.

  • An Active Student Life

    Exercise Science major Linda Nguyen has discovered a passion for helping others stay healthy and plans to pursue a career in fitness and wellness.