UTA In The News — Monday, June 27, 2022
Brittney Griner Trial
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who has been detained in Russia for four months on a drug charge, will go on trial this week, the Washington Post reports. Brian Whitmore, UTA assistant professor of practice and expert in Russian affairs, called Griner’s detainment “a hostage situation” and her trial “political theatre” designed to pressure the U.S. government into a prisoner swap.
Summer Travel
Some airline pilots are being offered triple pay to help cover flights in July, CBS News reports. Erin Chernak, UTA professor of psychology and aviation psychology researcher, said the extra pay makes sense as a temporary solution, but added that it is not sustainable for financial and safety reasons.
North Texas Economy
Even as fears of a recession grow, economic experts project that Fort Worth will be protected from the worst of its effects, according to Fort Worth Report. Roger Meiners, UTA professor of economics, says real estate demand and increased employment opportunities should help Fort Worth and North Texas from being hit as hard as other areas.
Military Spouse Friendly
UTA has earned the Military Spouse Friendly designation for 2022-23, U.S. Fed News reports. Such schools "have constructed their admissions, retention, career counseling and mentoring programs to help alleviate the difficulties faced by military spouses," according to the announcement.
Celebrating Native American Heritage
UTA hosted its 26th Annual Scholarship Benefit Powwow, U.S. Fed News reports. Benefitting the Native American Student Association, the free community event featured Native American traditions, music and artwork.
Scientific Discovery
Physicists have found further evidence that could unveil a neutrino that could help explain why we can’t see the dark matter that makes up our universe, Popular Science reports. Ben Jones, UTA assistant professor of physics, called the finding “one of the most important results in neutrino physics, at least in the last five years.”