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UTA researcher earns AHA award for aging research
The grant funds first study linking heart and muscle decline
UTA names new College of Business dean
Brian Klaas, current UMKC dean, will lead college starting July 1
UTA secures $86 million Navy contract
PEIR Lab will lead work advancing next-generation power and propulsion systems for U.S. Navy ships
UTA connects dementia research to real care
Social work faculty are working to help families navigate Alzheimer’s with better support and education
MavMarket draws student entrepreneurs of all majors
Student vendors gained valuable skills and expressed their creativity
UTA graduate schools earn national recognition
Engineering, nursing and business rank among U.S. News’ best graduate schools
UTA helps power UT System’s No. 4 patent ranking
28 patents, 16 granted in the U.S. in FY25, span health, engineering and safety-focused innovations
Inquiry: Bringing AI to health care
UTA researchers use AI to predict cancer outcomes, study Alzheimer’s, and develop new vaccines
Inquiry: Aging well
Go behind the scenes of UTA’s Arlington Study of Healthy Aging and its push for longer, healthier lives
NFL draft boosts economy, but raises safety costs
The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs
UTA’s 30th powwow honors legacy, celebrates community
Annual event draws participants nationwide while remembering advocate Les Riding-In
Insurance shapes survival for young cancer patients
Insurance shapes survival for young cancer patients
UTA launches AI webinar series for educators
Four sessions help teachers in K-12 and higher ed explore practical, ethical and creative ways to use AI in the...
UTA Festival of Ideas explores power of awe
Renowned author Dacher Keltner headlines UTA's Festival of Ideas exploring awe in art, research and society
D.C. trip leaves lasting impact on UTA veterans
Wreath-laying ceremony creates a life-changing experience
Meeting Texas’ need for certified teachers
Alternative Certification Program prepares candidates to enter classrooms fully certified and ready to teach
UTA lands first-in-U.S. biotech discovery platform
The acquisition accelerates antibody research and strengthens North Texas biotech development
UTA strengthens its space science leadership
Award-winning physicist leaves UCLA to help lead Center for Space and Data Science
Good call: Earlier reminders cut missed doctor visits
UTA students celebrate the drivers who keep them moving
National Transit Employee Appreciation Day event honors campus shuttle drivers serving thousands of riders daily
When new tech meets music, panic often follows
UTA sociologist’s new book traces industry fears from cassette tapes to AI
Why March Madness is a perfect storm for betting
UTA researchers say big sporting events and peer influence can push young adults to bet
Gift establishes UTA’s first hospitality professorship
Roland G. Parrish’s $500,000 investment prepares future leaders in restaurants, hotels and tourism
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Five UTA faculty named NAI Senior Members
National Academy of Inventors honors innovation and patents
UTA spotlights long-overlooked phase of women’s health
Free public documentary screening and panel bring national perimenopause tour to North Texas
UTA researcher uses AI to rethink navigation skills
UTA researcher finds no clear link between brain structure and navigation ability in young adults
The ghosts of open-wheel racing in Arlington
UTA exhibit revives Arlington Downs as IndyCar comes to town March 13–15
When safety starts with a text message
UTA study shows digital hotlines make it easier for survivors to reach out
UTA appoints Lal to lead precision health, informatics
Dennis Lal, a renowned neurogenetics expert, succeeds Marion Ball at the Center for Innovation in Health Informatics
UTA, Bell link students to aerospace careers
Paid work experience program places UTA engineering students on real-world aerospace projects at Bell
College for foster kids is making dreams come true
At UTA, a safety net for students who need it most, President Jennifer Cowley writes.
CMAS lecture series in its 20th year welcomes Isa
Widely followed Isa of Aprende Peque to deliver bilingual talk
UTA marks 75th year of regional science fair
Nearly 600 North Texas students will compete for top honors and a shot at state and national contests
UTA earns significant NSF grant for math scholars
Scholarships of up to $15,000 annually prepare students for high-demand, high-paying careers
Before you swipe right, know the red flags
UTA researcher outlines how romance scammers build trust and steal money
Office Hours Video: Is romance written in the stars?
Love, legends and light-years: UTA’s McKenna Dowd explores the romance of the night sky
Final buzzer for Movin’ Mavs’ longtime home
After 13 national titles, teams join UTA athletics and move to College Park Center
Research could help roses—and food—last longer
As Valentine’s Day approaches, UTA’s Rasika Dias is studying ways to slow ethylene-driven aging
UTA opens AI-driven Smart Agriculture Research Center
USDA-backed program puts students on research teams forecasting bird flu and other ag threats
Schieffer family gift strengthens UTA Libraries archives
Bob and Patricia Schieffer Endowment supports preservation, access and stewardship of collections
UTA art historian is sole U.S. university voice at Louvre
Mary Vaccaro spoke during an international program tied to a major Carracci exhibition
New UTA center prepares students for space careers
Center for Space and Data Science expands hands-on training and new degree paths
Papadelis to lead new pediatric brain research center
UTA center will shape pediatric brain health and treatment now and for generations
One in four teens face violence, higher substance use
UTA researchers link neighborhood trauma to smoking, drinking and drug use
UTA lands top 10 spot in national online rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks UTA’s education and nursing master’s programs among the nation’s best
NASA invests in UTA materials research for safer flight
Project develops reusable materials to withstand extreme landings and impacts
Why California turned to UTA after devastating wildfires
UTA research helps Los Angeles understand hidden water impacts long after fires end
UTA students shine at St. Jude research symposium
Three undergraduates shared cancer and wound-healing research at one of the nation’s most selective forums
Why most fitness resolutions fail by spring
UTA athletic training Professor Adam Annaccone shares practical ways to avoid the “New Year’s dip”
UTA study focuses on safer opioid prescribing
Researchers explain how updated CDC guidelines help nurse practitioners manage patients’ pain responsibly
Dr. Liao’s tips for healthier habits in 2026
She says small, consistent steps—not the scale—build long-term physical and mental well-being
Why sexual assault care falls short in rural areas
UTA research examines barriers to building a rural workforce of certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners