Inquiry Magazine

Strengthening Research Centers on Campus

Over the past year, the University has upgraded key research facilities and launched several new centers to help drive future innovation on campus.

UTARI Welcomes New Leader

In 2025, Richard Voyles joined the Maverick community as the new executive director for the UTA Research Institute.

VPRI Launches Strategic Plan

Earlier this year, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation launched its Research Enterprise Strategic Plan.

The Future of Biotech in DFW

UTA and Texas A&M have partnered to bring a cutting-edge biomanufacturing and precision medicine hub to Pegasus Park in Dallas.

A Home for Global Collaboration

When UTA hosts international academic conferences, faculty have the opportunity to increase their visibility, make new connections, and provide their students with valuable hands-on experiences.

Letora Anderson

Seeing the historic Baton Rouge neighborhood where she grew up become more and more run down ultimately helped inspire Letora Anderson’s future career path. As an adjunct professor of landscape architecture, she now teaches students how to revitalize struggling neighborhoods and empowers residents to effect real change in their communities.

Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo

Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo, earth and environmental sciences associate professor, was inspired by the natural landscapes of his home country to pursue science. His recent research explores how extreme weather events impact urban environments.

Amy Tigner

While many people may enjoy baking a cake, Amy Tigner’s love for cooking goes beyond the kitchen and deep into the archives. The English professor studies tasty treats down to the last morsel, from their histories to the way they illustrate how different cultures have changed over time.

Nursing Undergrad Publishes Research

Caroline King didn’t expect to get involved in research when she arrived at UTA as a freshman. But after joining the Honors College and taking a job with the Center for Rural Health and Nursing, she found herself diving into a literature review on midwifery in rural Texas.

Postdoc Trio Chosen for Fellowship

Three UTA postdoctoral students are playing important roles in a new initiative designed to prepare researchers for impactful careers.

PhD Student Earns Rare Achievement

Earlier this year, Ahmed Yacoub, a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology, received first place for best presentation from the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research National Student Research Group.

Expanding Research Opportunities for Undergrads

Studies have shown that undergraduate students who participate in research activities under the guidance of a faculty member or mentor are more likely to finish college. That’s one of the reasons why UTA has tripled its investment in this area in recent years.