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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Jennifer and Jon Cowley on UTA's float in the Arlington Fourt of July Parade on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Happy Independence Day!

UTA President Jennifer Cowley and her husband, Jon, accompanied the Maverick spirit teams on a float in the Arlington Fourth of July Parade on Monday. Military flag bearers and the UTA Band were in the mix, too.

The city of Arlington has the parade on three videos. UTA entries are on #1 at 11:33, lots of classic cars and trucks on #2, and Elvises on motorbikes on #3.

Register for summer 2022 Commencement

UTA students planning to graduate in August 2022 must complete their graduate profile in MarchingOrder by Monday, July 18.

Learn more and view the graduate checklist on the Commencement website.

Don't Delay: Test soon and treat early for COVID-19

COVID-19 testing center on campus

Free COVID‑19 testing is available to employees and students at the Curative Testing Center, 435 Spaniolo Dr., in the College Park District. Appointments are strongly encouraged. The University Center testing site has closed. Other testing resources are available online.

Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 are required to report it to UTA through the Personal Diagnosis form. UTA no longer requires close-contact reporting, but employees and students should still follow the University’s close-contact guidance.

Van Hook to coach baseball

Clay Van Hook has been named the seventh head coach of the UT Arlington baseball program. He has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the University of Oklahoma Sooners.

UTA cohosts Barbara Jordan Media Awards, discussion

UTA’s College of Liberal Arts cohosted the virtual 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. A virtual After Party at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, will include UTA faculty moderating a discussion with award winners, using questions from attendees.

Movin’ Mavs Day

After winning 10 national titles, the UT Arlington Movin' Mavs were honored with a proclamation by the Arlington City Council designating June 28 as UTA Movin' Mavs Day.

Harvard fellowship

Jamyl Walker ('22 DNP) is the first UTA graduate to be accepted into the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship Program.

Powwow celebrates traditions

Native American traditions, music, and artwork were on display at the 26th Annual Scholarship Benefit Powwow on June 25. The Native American Student Association sponsored the free community event in the Maverick Activities Center.

Teams meeting help

Teams meeting organizers can now assign up to 10 co-organizers. Learn more about the capabilities and how your group can benefit.

Rideshare survey

The city of Arlington and UT Arlington need your input on the Arlington RAPID project. Take the survey.

Important dates

  • July 6—Census date for second seven-week term.
  • July 7—Last day to drop classes for 14-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m. Last day of classes for first five-week term.
  • July 8—Final exams for first five-week term.
  • July 10—Registration ends for second five-week term.
  • July 11—First day of classes for second five-week term.
  • July 11-12—Late registration for second five-week term.
  • July 14—Census date for second five-week term.
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