One cold November night, more than 50 UT Arlington students huddled together on the Library mall and got a small glimpse into what it feels like to be homeless.
Every time Danny Mekonnen picks up his saxophone, he’s connecting with his Ethiopian heritage. The music he creates is vibrant, blazing, and fun.
There were those who questioned whether New Orleans would ever recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Alumnus Robert Lynch wasn’t one of them.
Not only did Na Li earn her doctoral degree in computer science engineering in spring 2012, but she also became the first student to graduate in College Park Center.
Nursing graduate Kaci Hickox works alongside some of the nation’s top epidemiologists in her two-year postgraduate fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Las Vegas.
A $1.45 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship for UT Arlington means great things for math and science education in North Texas and beyond.
Dr. Joseph Bohanon formed the Native American Alumni Alliance, which brings American Indian alumni together to support scholarships for the Native American Student Association.
Carlos Saavedra picked up where his fraternity brothers left off and biked across America to raise $5,000 for PUSH America.
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.
Volunteers for the 2012 Big Event spent time at nearly 50 worksites.
Mavericks fans witnessed the dawning of a new era as a multimedia extravaganza christened the striking special events venue.
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.
Alumnus Jason Croft began his film career with a strong interest in being a photography director.
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.
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.
Alumna Nada Shabout has embarked on a mission to collect information on works of art lost in Iraq.
The Community Garden is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between UT Arlington and the city.
What do you do when life-saving technology harms the environment? If you’re chemistry Professor Purnendu “Sandy” Dasgupta, you innovate.
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.
Bioengineering researcher Jian Yang has developed a material that’s fluorescent, biodegradable, and safe to implant in the body.
Collaboration and research form the foundation for the 234,000-square-foot Engineering Research Building.
Social Work major Allyson Polman thrives in an academically challenging environment—and she knows she’s found a worthy home.
Sanchali Deb could have gone to any university she wanted for her doctoral work. She chose UT Arlington.
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.
What started as a philanthropy project for his fraternity became a life-changing experience for Mo Awadalla.
Karen was valedictorian of her graduating class at Irving MacArthur High School. And the Colombia native only learned English in the last 11 years.
Dr. Vassilis Athitsos is developing a reverse dictionary of American Sign Language that users can interface with through a computer vision system.
Minerva Cordero is working hard to help Arlington students discover a passion for math.
A 1989 graduate and filmmaker, Daniel Millican shot his latest production, Rising Stars, on campus.
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.
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.
For Omar Rosales, diversity isn't a cliché or a lofty institutional goal. It's reality for the campus he calls home.
In the ground in north Arlington, UT Arlington doctoral candidate Derek Main is uncovering a snapshot of an ancient environment and its creatures.
Surgery is getting a high-tech upgrade, thanks to bioengineering Assistant Professor Digant Davé and his team.
Goolsby Distinguished Professor James Campbell Quick has made organizational stress the focus of his career.
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.
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.
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.
By studying the challenges facing the elderly, Dr. Christopher Ray hopes to restore active lifestyles to millions of senior adults.
Exercise Science major Linda Nguyen has discovered a passion for helping others stay healthy and plans to pursue a career in fitness and wellness.