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UTA Radio shines with three national Pinnacle Awards
Station earns top honors including Audio Outlet of the Year at MediaFest 2025 in Washington, D.C.
UTA alum’s research offers hope for new treatments
Alec Whited’s published study on how the body clears dying cells could inform autoimmune treatments
$450,000 gift fuels nuclear research at UTA
HF Controls’ investment gift aids AI research and names student success center in Computer Science and Engineering
UTA study explores zinc’s power to heal blast injuries
Researchers aim to develop a safe treatment to limit muscle loss and promote regeneration after traumatic wounds
UTA leads charge to create a resilient Texas coast
Researchers combine science, design, and community action to help coastal towns tackle climate and industrial challenges
When AI paints like van Gogh, who gets the credit?
UTA’s Ananya Singh explores how artificial intelligence challenges originality and raises questions of artistic ownership
UTA researchers to study soldier ingenuity with SJTs
A two-year study will provide insights into how soldiers can be trained to demonstrate ingenuity in high-stakes, limited-resource scenarios
UTA Athletics secures record $2 million gift
Alumnus J. Ron Young’s gift highlights unprecedented fundraising era for Athletics
UTA expands brain health research
Study shows how guided cognitive training may improve brain performance
Do more with less strain: UTA’s robotic arm
Soft, air-powered exoskeleton eases muscle fatigue, reduces injuries and boosts workplace safety
Bitter, sweet and steeped in history
UTA expert shares the story behind the treat, from 16th-century Mexico to chocolate houses in Europe
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UTA study: Just a little movement can lift your mood
Swapping just 30 minutes of sitting for light activity boosts energy and mood the next day
Training tomorrow’s archaeologists for critical careers
UTA students gain hands-on experience in cultural resource management, a high-demand field safeguarding historic sites
Bucket list wishes make final days meaningful
UTA study finds fulfilling end-of-life bucket list wishes boost well-being, family bonds, and closure
UTA earns elite status for cybersecurity research
NSA designation affirms the University’s national leadership in cyber innovation, education and workforce growth
UTA honored with 2025 Star Award for student success
Mavs RISE program recognized for boosting retention, academic performance, and career readiness
Saving cells from the brink of death—why it matters
UTA discovery could help scientists better understand brain development and disease
Arthritis pain rising: How state policies matter
UTA researchers tracked 10 years of data on how welfare programs and education influence joint pain
Two professors earn top UT Regents’ teaching honor
UTA’s Karen Magruder and Mohsen Shahandashti recognized for innovation, mentorship and student success
Teaching students how to better manage natural resources
UTA faculty revamp a course through an NSF grant to build decision-making skills around water, food and energy
Many children seem on track—but struggle with motor skills
UTA study shows milestones can be misleading; early motor skill developmental is critical for kids
UTA physicist wins $1.3M grant for neutrino research
Ben Jones will study tiny ghost-like neutrinos that could unlock the universe’s secrets
Old tricks, new tech: scams in the age of AI
Gabriel Aguilar’s research highlights AI scams and how technical writing can prepare students to spot deception
UTA ranked No. 1 university in North Texas by WSJ
Recognized among Texas’ top five universities, UTA also excels in salaries and social mobility
UTA students chase hot leads in cold cases
New course lets students apply forensic skills while working with Arlington PD on reopened homicide cases
New AI tools help scientists track how diseases start
UTA researcher Xinlei Wang leads efforts to make complex cellular data readable for faster disease insights
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Breast cancer facts that could save your life
UTA nursing professor Zhaoli Liu dispels myths, explains risks and highlights promising new treatments
Kidney disease study reveals unexpected marker
UTA study finds certain blood markers could identify cardiovascular problems earlier than expected
UTA research seeks new answers to brain disorders
Xi Zhu studies PTSD, depression, OCD and brain development to uncover markers that could lead to more precise care
Student researchers put UTA on national stage
Program allows students to present original research, network with professionals and future employers
New UTA tool aims to transform wheelchair access
Project uses data and machine learning to help make buildings work better for wheelchair users
Studying how bacteria grow to fight infections
UTA biologist examines growth patterns in bacteria to help develop more targeted, effective antibiotics
Brannon awarded Fulbright for global health AI research
UTA communications scholar will teach in Germany, study how patients across cultures interact with AI in health care
Prestigious research award goes to 23 UTA scholars
McNair Scholars program prepares students for careers in scientific research
UTA helps honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Arlington’s heroes remembered through the Memorial to the Fallen and UTA–built online archive
UTA course gives pre-health students clinical edge
Innovative collaboration offers undergrads hands-on medical training through immersive Smart Hospital simulations
Brain mapping unlocks key Alzheimer’s insights
A UTA, University of California–San Francisco study explores why some nerve cells are more vulnerable to neurodegeneration
Dallas Co. Constable, UTA partner to improve services
Researchers will analyze staffing, resources and operations to provide data-driven recommendations for better service delivery
Research aims to improve aircraft safety with virtual tests
UTA professor Endel Iarve and his team will develop models to test aerospace materials, boosting safety and cutting costs
UTA begins groundbreaking study on how we age
Study of Tarrant County residents will use advanced imaging and genetics to explore health declines in older adults
Birds breathe in dangerous plastics—and so do we
A UTA study finds high levels of microplastics in bird lungs, raising alarms about the pollution humans inhale daily