UTA In the News – Monday, August 14, 2023
Bioengineer Professor Liping Tang was featured in Science Magazine for his new method of repairing labrum tears that enables the body to regenerate tissue to completely reattach to the sides of the tear. “We can’t stop aging or injuries, but we can make sure that injuries can heal faster and have a better functional recovery,” he said.
Why grocery prices vary from store to store
The jumps in food prices are slowing down compared to last year, but prices depend on where you go. Shoppers tend to stick to a handful of stores they are comfortable with and don’t regularly compare prices, Narayanan Janakiraman, associate professor of marketing at the University of Texas at Arlington, told the Fort Worth Report.
UTA alumni Gilbert Bailon named executive editor at WBEZJournalist Gilbert Bailon (’91 M.A., History) will join WBEZ as the newsroom’s executive editor, the station announced. Bailon will oversee the organization’s news operation, both online and on air, and will lead its partnership with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Alumni artist earns national acclaimDallas-based painter Francisco Moreno’s (’10 B.F.A., Painting) work has earned national acclaim, with a solo exhibition scheduled for January at San Francisco’s COL Gallery, the Dallas Express reported.