From the Vice President

Kate C. Miller

Research and innovation are at the core of UTA’s mission and of the vision outlined in the new strategic plan, UTA 2030: Shared Dreams, Bright Future. In the plan, President Jennifer Cowley challenged us to define our uniqueness and aspire to greater heights. I am delighted to share an exciting chapter of our remarkable journey of discovery as a R‑1 institution.

This year’s Inquiry celebrates how our University thrives as a hub of groundbreaking experimentation. With the first arrivals of the RISE 100 faculty hiring initiative now on campus, we will surely continue to see more impact.

A $5 million gift from UTA alumnus Raj Nooyi and his wife, Indra, will expand collaboration among colleges, institute two professorships, and provide seed research grants. In addition, I directed more than $10 million for equipment and infrastructure upgrades to our Clinical Imaging Research Center and North Texas Genome Center, as well as the construction of a new outdoor drone facility.

Earlier this year, I was humbled to accept the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award on behalf of the University in Orlando, Florida. This prestigious national designation is an acknowledgment of the demonstrated institutional commitment to our more than 40,000 students and 270,000 alumni.

Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community. I look forward to another year filled with success.

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Kate C. Miller
Vice President for Research and Innovation

 

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