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Meet the new Alumni Association director and learn how she's making increasing membership a top priority.

University receives highest Carnegie classification
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed UTA in the Doctoral/ Research Extensive category in its latest classification of American higher education.

Enrollment surges past 20,000
Enrollment reached a four-year high in the fall, topping 20,000 for the first time since 1996.



 



Lt. Col. Raymond E. Andrae
(Retired)

Lt. Col. Raymond E. Andrae came to UTA in 1976 as an assistant professor of military science. During his years in Arlington, he spearheaded major changes in the Military Science Department, including appointing the first female commander of the Corps of Cadets and commissioning the first female from the Maverick Battalion.

Lt. Col. Andrae served as adviser to the Sam Houston Rifles, who won the national drill team championship in 1978, and he was instrumental in establishing the UTA Military Science Hall of Honor. Upon his 1979 promotion to lieutenant colonel, he became a professor of military science and was assigned to oversee the entire department until his retirement in 1981.

That year, the UTA Military Science Department was recognized as one of the most outstanding programs in Texas. Upon retirement, Lt. Col. Andrae was appointed an honorary cadet in the UTA corps. Prior to his years at UTA, he served in the Adjutant General Corps. He completed several tours of duty in the United States, Europe and Vietnam.

During his long military career, he received the Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Expert Infantryman's Badge.

He was named an Honorary UTA Distinguished Alumnus in 1993. Since his retirement, Lt. Col. Andrae has served as a consultant to small businesses and is now entering a career in church administration. He and his wife, Pat, have been married 42 years and live in Grapevine. They have two adult sons and three grandchildren.
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