Greetings,

Earlier this month, I had a great conversation with some local community members, sharing with them all the extraordinary things happening at The University of Texas at Arlington. They expressed surprise that the groundbreaking work we have accomplished at UTA was happening right in their hometown. That’s the thing about our faculty, staff, and students—they’re unassuming, but they have this incredible propensity for impact through their work. I want to make sure everyone knows it!

Take, for example, UTA bioengineer Christos Papdelis and doctoral student Ludovica Corona, whose research helps us better understand the human brain and epileptic episodes in children. Their findings could have a profound impact on patients’ lives and has real promise as a diagnostic tool. And that’s happening right here in Arlington.

UTA continues on an upward trajectory of success, and it’s all because of our people. They have this unwavering commitment to changing the world, an incredible work ethic, and a spirit of curiosity unlike anything I’ve seen before.

So, I’ve made it my mission to share their stories, and in sincerity, I have trouble narrowing it down each month. I could send you 20 stories worth noticing, but I’ve picked just a select few that exemplify that Maverick spirit. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Cowley, Ph.D. UTA President