Maverick Engagement

President Cowley talking to Business students in classroom

Welcoming Students Back

President Cowley stopped by classes on Jan. 23 to welcome students back to their second week of the spring semester.

President Cowley speaking with state legislators.

Meeting with Texas Legislators

President Cowley was honored to meet with our state representatives in the Capitol to talk about the work UTA is doing on Jan. 18.

President Cowley at Weatherford College for MOU signing

Partnering with Weatherford College

President Cowley was proud to partner with Weatherford College as UTA and WC announced a new BSN to MSN transfer agreement on Jan. 17.

President Cowley and attendees at the Arlington MLK Advancing the Dream Gala

Advancing the Dream Gala

President Cowley spoke at the City of Arlington's MLK Advancing the Dream Gala, honoring Dr. King's legacy, on Jan. 14.

CONHI staff setting up equipment in new Smart Hospital classroom

Moving into the New Building

President Cowley was excited to see School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital faculty and staff moving into the new building ahead of classes starting for the spring semester.

President Cowley and Matthew Loh at the Lunar New Year celebration.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

President Cowley was honored to welcome guests to the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Asia Times Square on Jan. 6.

President Cowley and city leaders tour the new Social Work/CONHI Smart Hospital building.

Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Tours New Building

President Cowley took Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, City Manager Trey Ylverton, and Executive Director of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Carolyn Mentesana on a tour of the new College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital.

President Cowley and staff at graduation

Winter Commencement

President Cowley was excited for commencement and thanked faculty and staff for volunteering to make sure it was a success on Dec. 16.

President Cowley and registrar staff in holiday attire.

Ugly Sweater Season

President Cowley stopped by the Registrar's office to see all their festive ugly holiday sweaters on Dec. 13.

President Cowley and engineering students.

Visiting Engineering

President Cowley met with Engineering Professor Sahadat Hossain and his students to learn about their research using recycled plastics for roadways.

President Cowley and Arlington Mayor Ross

Breakfast with the Mayor

President Cowley joined Arlington Mayor Ross and other community leaders for Breakfast with the Mayor on Dec. 8.

President Cowley with employee at the holiday reception.

Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception

President Cowley had a great time connecting with employees at the Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception on Dec. 8.

President Cowley taking a selfie with a student in the Library.

Candy Cane Treats

President Cowley passed out candy canes across campus on Dec. 8 to encourage studying students and spread some holiday cheer.

President Cowley cooking pancakes at late night breakfast.

Late Night Breakfast

President Cowley stopped by Late Night Breakfast to help make pancakes for our students ahead of finals on Dec. 7.

UTA and UT Dallas presidents and the chairs of each faculty senate.

Joint Senate Summit

President Cowley joined UT Dallas President Benson and Texas Rep. Turner for a panel discussion on the future of higher education hosted by the UTA, UTD and UNT Faculty Senate on UTA's campus on Dec. 2.

President Cowley and UTA leaders accepting award from Texas Veterans Commission.

Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award

President Cowley, Provost Brown and UTA Military and Veteran Services accepted the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission on Dec. 2.

President Cowley with student at Ring Ceremony.

Ring Ceremony

President Cowley spoke to students and helped hand out class rings to students on Dec. 1 at the annual Ring Ceremony.

President Cowley with students from Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Breakfast with Fraternity and Sorority Life Students

President Cowley kicked off December with breakfast with students from Fraternity and Sorority Life on Dec. 1.

President Cowley with student and staff at Mission Arlington.

Visit to Mission Arlington

President Cowley stopped by Mission Arlington to learn about their impact on the community on Nov. 30.

President Cowley and Texas Trust Gives Foundation executive director

Texas Trust Gives Foundation Scholarship

President Cowley accepted the generous scholarship donation from Texas Trust Gives Foundation for two scholarships for students on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29.

President Cowley and Texas State Senator Royce West just outside of Dallas

President Cowley Meets State Senator Royce West

President Cowley met Texas State Senator Royce West on Nov. 28 to share about UTA's impact in DFW.

President Cowley with students in the FabLab

Ornaments at the FabLab

President Cowley stopped by the Central Library FabLab to join students for ornament making on Nov. 28.

President Cowley with Resident Life Assistants

Breakfast with Apartment and Residence Life Assistants

President Cowley had breakfast with UTA Housing Apartment and Residence Life Assistants.

President Cowley speaking with students at Thanksgiving Dinner

UTA Thanksgiving Dinner

President Cowley met with students, faculty, staff and their families at this year's Thanksgiving Dinner.

President Cowley with recipients of the Mary I. Gourley Scholarship

Mary I. Gourley Scholarship Luncheon

President Cowley honored recipients of the Mary I. Gourley Scholarship and thanks the foundation for their generous support of UTA students.

President Cowley and Provost Tamara Brown with a faculty award recipient

Faculty Awards Recognition Dinner

President Cowley and Provost Brown honored UTA faculty during the fall faculty awards recognition dinner.

President Cowley with former student government members

Student Government Celebrates 100 Years

President Cowley attended the UTA Student Government Centennial celebration on Nov. 11.

President Cowley with members of Delta Tau Delta at BBQ.

President Cowley at Delt BBQ Festival

President Cowley stopped by the Delt BBQ Festival and fundraiser at Brazos Park during Homecoming Week on Nov. 10. 

UTA leaders with Norwegian Minister of Higher Education and Research

President Cowley met with Norwegian Minister of Higher Education and Research

President Cowley and UTA leaders met with Norwegian Minister of Higher Education and Research to discuss discuss UTA's approach to improving health care in rural areas.

President Cowley with Maverick Orientation and Maventure Leaders

President Cowley met with student leaders

President Cowley had breakfast with New Maverick Orientation and Maventure Student Leaders on Nov. 9.

Dr. Jennifer Cowley at the National Academy of Public Administration Fall Meeting

President Cowley Inducted into NAPA

President Cowley was formally inducted as a fellow into the National Academy of Public Administration on Nov. 2 at their 2022 Fall Meeting.

President Cowley, Provost Brown and VP of Student Affairs Lisa Nagy pose in costume for Halloween

Trick-or-Treating Around Campus

President Cowley, Provost Tamara Brown, and Vice President for Student Affairs Lisa Nagy went trick-or-treating around campus on Halloween dressed as crewmates from Among Us handing out candy to students, faculty and staff.

President Cowley answers questions from Student Body President Teresa Nguyen

Cookies with Cowley

President Cowley sat down with Student Body President Teresa Nguyen on Oct. 31 to answer questions from students at the Cookies with Cowley event.

President Cowley at RIWAYAT Diwali's Celebration

UTA Indian Student Association Diwali Celebration

President Cowley attended the RIWAYAT Diwali Celebration with the UTA Indian Student Association on Oct. 30.

Jennifer Cowley and graduate student at Wellspring on Main exhibit

Gathering at the Wellspring: A Vision for Arlington's Future

President Cowley attended "Gathering at the Wellspring: A Vision for Arlington's Future" an event hosted at Wellspring on Main where UTA CAPPA faculty and graduate students showcased their vision of the innovative possibilities for Arlington's healthy and vibrant future on Oct. 27. 

Jennifer Cowley and UTA Terry Scholars at Terry Foundation Banquet

Terry Foundation Fall Banquet

President Cowley welcomed UTA's Terry Scholars, the Terry Foundation, and special guests to the 2022 Terry Foundation Fall Banquet on Oct. 24.

President Cowley with students at Nepali Night

Nepali Night

President Cowley attended the celebration of Nepali culture at Nepali Night hosted by the Nepalese Student Association on Oct. 22.

President Cowley with Iyanna Price and family

Parent and Family Weekend

President Cowley met parents and family members at UTA's annual Parent and Family Weekend, and honored scholarship recipient Iyanna Price on Oct. 22. 

Two UTA students blow glass in the glass facilities.

Glassblowing on Campus

President Cowley visited the UTA glass facilities to check out a glassblowing class and the glass pumpkin sale and fundraiser on Oct. 21.

UTA leaders pose in front of the construction of the School of Social Work and Smart Hospital building

Touring Progress of New Building

President Cowley and UTA leadership toured the progress of the new School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital.

Jennifer Cowley with UTA student at State of Latino Higher Education roundtable

State of Latino Higher Education Roundtable

President Cowley welcomed everyone to UTA's roundtable discussion on the State of Latino Higher Education hosted by UTA CMAS on Oct. 20.

UTA president and provost with leadership from Taipei Tech

Taipei Tech Visits UTA

President Cowley and Provost Dr. Brown were joined by leadership from the National Taipei University of Technology on Oct. 19.

NBC Correspondent Priscilla Thompson, President Jennifer Cowley, and Mark Weinstock, VP of Field Operations at NBC at the NBCU Academy summit

NBCU Academy's Next Level Summit at UTA

President Cowley stopped by NBCU Academy's Next Level Summit, hosted in part at UTA, to meet Department of Communication students and watch demonstrations by NBC leaders on how new technology and drones are revolutionizing storytelling in broadcasting

Showcasing research at Bioengineering Lab

Bioengineering Research

President Cowley visited with Professor Khosrow Behbehani in bioengineering to learn more about UTA's research on sleep apnea in collaboration with UTSW.

President Cowley at UTA Doggy Days

UTA Libraries Doggy Days

President Cowley stopped by the Central Library on campus to meet students and participate in Doggy Days on Oct. 12.

Honorees at Fall Faculty and Associates Awards Ceremony

Fall Faculty & Associates Awards

President Cowley celebrated our honorees at the fall faculty and associates awards ceremony on Oct. 11.

Samples of boxes in the UTA Packaging Lab

UTA Packaging Design Lab

President Cowley joined professor Ben Dolazal for a tour of the UTA Packaging Design Lab on Oct. 11.

President Cowley posing with Kiwanis Club of Arlington members

Kiwanis Club of Arlington

President Cowley spoke at Kiwanis Club of Arlington and met with volunteers, teachers, students and leaders from UTA Circle K, the School of Social Work, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Arlington High, on October 5.

President Cowley with Mav engineers at the Aerodynamics Research Center

Aerodynamics Research Center

President Cowley viewed UTA’s arc-heated, hypersonic wind tunnel—the only one of its kind at a U.S. university— during a tour of the Aerodynamics Research Center, on October 4.

President Cowley at The Party in Fort Worth at American Airlines

The Party in Fort Worth

President Cowley celebrated over the weekend with UTA Alumni at The Party in Fort Worth at American Airlines, on October 1.

arlington mayor jim ross presenting a key to the city to president cowley on stage

Receiving a key to the city

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross presented President Cowley with a key to the city during her Investiture ceremony, on September 30.

president cowley, uta student, and tamara brown

Behind the Scenes

President Cowley is joined by Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Tamara Brown and student speaker Promise Robinson behind the scenes as they prepare for the presidential Investiture, on September 30.

tamara brown speaking on stage at president cowley's investiture dinner

Remarks from Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Tamara Brown shared her thoughts and best wishes to President Cowley at a formal dinner to celebrate her upcoming inauguration, on September 29.

president cowley with uta community members outside on uta campus

Pre-Investiture Dinner Celebration

President Cowley kicked off the celebration of her inauguration with a formal dinner with UTA faculty, staff, donors, and alumni, on September 29.

President Cowley cutting ribbon at State Farm Technology Lab opening

State Farm Technology Lab

President Cowley cut the ribbon at the official opening of UTA's new collaborative State Farm Technology Lab, on September 29.

President Cowley with students Oozeball event

Oozeball with the President

President Cowley side-stepped the mud to join participants at UTA's Oozeball Tournament, on September 23.

President Cowley at event

Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Event

President Cowley spent a day with Maverick alumni at the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter event, on September 21.

a group of UTA students wearing blue UTA shirts

Fall 2022 Census

President Cowley shared about UTA's record setting achievements for first time college student enrollments, on September 15.

President Cowley poses for a photo with others in front of the Whitehouse

UTA at the White House

President Cowley represented UTA at the White House discussion of Hispanic Serving Institutions/R1 universities, on September 15.

president cowley standing with other uta professionals

Student Success Panel

President Cowley shared about UTA's efforts in finding the balance between student success and research achievement, on September 15.

president cowley throwing the first pitch at the texas rangers game

UTA Night with The Rangers

President Cowley put her practice to the test and threw the first pitch at UTA Night with The Rangers, on September 14.

uta tower

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

President Cowley shared UTA Provost Dr. Tamara L. Brown's tweet celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, on September 13.