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UTA West

UTA West charts its future as campus takes shape

University outlines academic plans, recognizes philanthropic support and previews long-term campus vision

MVS wreath-laying ceremony

A new tradition of honoring those who served

UTA holds its first Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony, inspired by a trip to Arlington National Cemetery

UTA research in Antarctica

Studying solar storms from the bottom of the world

UTA research in Antarctica aims to improve understanding of space weather that can disrupt satellites and power grids

Jason Whitmore

A new mission, a familiar sense of belonging

After 24 years in the Army, veteran Jason Whitmore finds community and a new direction at UTA

youth sports

I’m an athletic trainer: When youth sports go too far

For The Conversation, Professor Adam Annaccone shares his perspective on when youth sports become too intense

Golden Mavs

Golden Mavs: It’s never too late to be a Maverick

UTA's new Golden Mavs program brings adults 55 and older back to the classroom for learning and connection

Arlington Study of Healthy Aging

UTA aging study reaches milestone, reveals health risks

UTA research project surpasses 300 participants, uncovering serious medical conditions along the way

UT System Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

UTA educator earns top UT Regents’ teaching honor

Jeremy Glass, a distinguished senior lecturer in mathematics, recognized for innovation, mentorship and student success

Yue Liao, Grace Brannon, and Candace Joswick

Three UTA professors honored for research excellence

Faculty recognized for innovative work in health, communication and education

halloween safety

How to keep Halloween fun, not frightening

UTA nursing expert shares tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe

Image shows Kiley Vaughan greets a customer at UTA's Saxbys Cafe

From coffee to class, a CEO’s day never stops

Meet Kiley Vaughan, the UTA senior running a campus coffee shop while earning her degree

Image shows Dr. David Wetz and his team during U.S. Navy leader visit

Navy leaders get firsthand look at UTA innovation

Visit highlights university's growing role in developing power systems for next-generation Navy ships

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Distinguished Alumni Awards honor Maverick excellence

The 2026 awards showcase community leadership, service and impact

Bank of America hosts financial literacy session with MVS students

A new mission for UTA veterans: financial literacy

Bank of America partnership helps military-connected students build skills for managing their money

Stage of Shakespeare LIVE's As You Like It performance

A love story, Shakespeare and a UTA connection

Alumni who bonded over Shakespeare nearly 50 years ago now bring free performances to Arlington

freshmen hanging out

Tackling risky substance use before it starts

UTA researchers receive $3.25 million to help first-year students make healthier choices about alcohol, cannabis

Mingwu Jin

UTA study aims to cut radiation in heart scans

NIH-funded research uses AI to reduce exposure while preserving diagnostic image quality

Yue Liao

UTA study tracks stress in real time

$3.82 million project examines how everyday experiences may affect cardiovascular health

flu shot

Flu season is here. Is it time for your shot?

UTA public health expert explains vaccine safety, effectiveness and why getting vaccinated matters

Image shows portrait of Dr. Kate Hyun

UTA drives road safety in rural tribal communities

Federal project pairs safer infrastructure with community input, education and technology

Monet Chiessa networking

UTA student earns national civic leadership fellowship

Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes Monet Chiessa’s commitment to community engagement and public service

Two UTA students looking at laptop screen

UTA awarded $5.8M in federal TRIO grants

Funding will strengthen college access, career preparation and workforce opportunities for North Texas students and adults

Image shows UTA junior Jheir Cuesta (left) in front of the RECARO offices

UTA aerospace students get hands-on industry experience

NSF-funded program builds skills, connects students with North Texas aerospace companies

Image shows Dr. Dereje Agonafer with Johnson Controls CEO Joakim Weidemanis meeting at UTA

UTA, Johnson Controls advance data center cooling

Collaboration focuses on new research center for next-generation cooling and heat recovery

Image shows portrait of Dr. Tianqiao Zhao

UTA lands second Genesis Mission research project

Electrical engineering team will help develop AI model to speed up electric grid planning

Digital poster of Maverick Speakers Series with Giancarlo Esposito

Maverick Speakers Series guest: Giancarlo Esposito

The actor and director will talk television, film and advocacy at Texas Hall on Oct. 1

Mural painting of C. Donald Babers

A new gift carries on C. Donald Babers’ legacy

New UTA scholarship honors 1969 graduate who broke barriers and built a career in public service

Four UTA students sitting outside studying

UTA earns national recognition in U.S. News rankings

Social mobility and undergraduate programs highlight UTA’s showing in 2027 Best Colleges rankings

Powerful hurricane swirls over the ocean captured from space

A new way to see inside a hurricane

UTA-developed Liutex reveals the vortices behind powerful storms and is now being used by NOAA worldwide

David Finfrock pointing at a screen

Mapping Antarctica: 500 years of discovery

Historic maps donated by former NBC 5 Senior Meteorologist David Finfrock trace centuries of exploration, discovery and science

A crowd of UTA students at the UTA Student Activity Fair

UTA sets another record for incoming students

First-time-in-college enrollment climbs 4% as undergraduate enrollment also grows

Two males in a science lab

UTA grants spark research across disciplines

Ten teams receive nearly $200,000 to pursue innovative interdisciplinary projects

Marvin Diaz associate professor of practice and founding director of Aviation Studies

Beyond the cockpit

New Aviation Studies pathway prepares students for careers across North Texas’ growing aviation industry

President Jennifer Cowley

Cowley reflects on UTA’s momentum, looks to future

Final State of the University address highlights research growth, student success and community impact

UTA student Chandler Browning

Why UTA is training nurses like athletes

New framework prepares students for the physical and mental demands of patient care to curb burnout

Antwan Williams

Video: In his own words: Inside the Pentagon on 9/11

UTA’s Antwan Williams recalls the attack, the colleagues he lost and a day that changed his life

Disasters help us reconnect

What 9/11 taught us about reconnecting

25 years after 9/11, what disasters reveal about Americans’ ability to reconnect

Edward King

UTA named a Top Yellow Ribbon School

National recognition highlights support for veterans, military-connected students and their families

Image shows headshot of Dr. Junzhou Huang

UTA uses AI to advance precision medicine

Researchers aim to predict effective drug combinations and accelerate development of targeted treatments

Mydlarz Lab at ICRS

From UTA to New Zealand: Protecting coral reefs

Students and faculty join scientists from around the world to address growing threats to coral reefs

Rushika Muradi

UTA student explores heart research in Chicago

Junior Rushika Muradi was one of five students selected for prestigious summer research program

UTA hosted its ninth annual Veteran Resource Fair

From military service to student success at UTA

Veteran Resource Fair connects military-connected students with support, resources and community

UTA Planetarium

UTA Planetarium gets ready for Roman’s big launch

Saturday show gives visitors a preview of NASA’s next-generation space telescope

Waffleopolis connects Mavericks, one line at a time

Waffleopolis connects Mavericks, one line at a time

29-year welcome week tradition serves up 3,500 waffles, friendship and fun

Goutham M. Menon

UTA names Goutham Menon interim dean of social work

Nationally recognized leader returns to UTA to guide School of Social Work during period of growth

College of Science Professor Qing Tang

UTA research targets drug-resistant bacteria

New federal grants could help identify better ways to treat dangerous infections

woman in gym

Not every elite sports innovation belongs in your routine

Adam Annaccone, clinical associate professor of kinesiology, explains why not every cutting-edge athletic innovation belongs in a daily health routine

Dennis Lal speaks at the Rare Disease Family Foundations Symposium

UTA rethinks Ph.D. training in rare disease

Ph.D. training to focus on a single rare disease, integrating research, care and patient experience

John McPhail

New coach movin’ into ‘dream job’

John McPhail, a former Movin’ Mav and UTA alumnus, is ready to lead the Lady Movin’ Mavs

Image shows UTA and Saxbys officials during the grand opening event

UTA’s new Saxbys cafe puts students in charge

Student CEO leads campus coffee shop offering hands-on business experience

Move-In Day 2026

New Mavericks move in, ready to call UTA home

More than 4,500 students will live in UTA’s five residence halls and campus apartments

UTA lands in world's top 25% for sustainability

UTA lands in world's top 25% for sustainability

Times Higher Education recognizes UTA's impact on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals