Greetings,

Earlier this month, I welcomed our students back for the spring semester. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, our students, staff, and faculty continue to support one another and advance the educational and research missions of the University.

The Maverick determination to face challenges head-on is reflected in our innovative approach to training rural and remote nursing students using new telepresence robots and in our launch of a new graduate gerontology healthcare certificate to address the unique medical needs of our growing 65-and-over population.

UTA researchers have initiated myriad studies designed to help older adults lead healthier, more active lifestyles; to help the Navy run more energy-efficient ships; and to aid emergency personnel in more safely responding to gas leaks. And while preeminent researchers power our research enterprise, we make sure students play integral roles that allow them to learn and gain experiences that go far beyond our laboratories.

A new semester always brings new opportunities to UTA, and I look forward, with your support, to watching our momentum grow.

Sincerely,

Teik C. Lim, Ph.D. UTA President ad interim