UTA In The News — Monday, May 19, 2025
State of Higher Education
President Jennifer Cowley and Elva LeBlanc, Tarrant County College chancellor, addressed an audience of faculty, staff, business leaders, and community partners at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s third annual State of Higher Education, reported KERA.
Women’s flag football
UTA will add women’s flag football to its intercollegiate athletics program, becoming the state’s first D-1 program to offer the growing sport, which will make its Olympic debut in 2028, MSN, Chron, and Exbulletin reported.
Arlington Study of Healthy Aging
The Fort Worth Report covered UTA researchers enrolling volunteers for the Arlington Study of Healthy Aging, which will use advanced imaging, genetics, exercise science, neuroscience, and remote monitoring to investigate age-related health decline. Arlington Network reshared this news story.
Autonomous vehicle food delivery
UT Arlington faculty and students were partners in the city of Arlington’s pilot autonomous food delivery program, Hoodline reported. The city held a demonstration of the self-driving vehicles.
Arlington Memorial Day celebration
UT Arlington’s Maverick Battalion will present the colors during the city of Arlington’s second annual Memorial Day Service at Veterans Park, the city of Arlington and Hoodline reported.
The Cherokees book review
Chapter 16 reviewed Professor of history David Narrett’s The Cherokees: In War and at Peace, 1670-1840.
John Shirley
The Hendersonian featured John Shirley—the 60-year-old Navy veteran who graduated last week from the College of Business. Shirley is a first-generation college graduate who has overcome homelessness and colon cancer. He earned his degree in real estate and will work toward alleviating homelessness.
Expert Interviews
Rebecca Mauldin, assistant professor in UTA’s School of Social Work, spoke with The Guardian about the addictive nature of nature livestreams.
Michelle Kelly, assistant vice president for health and well-being at UTA, spoke with Higher Education Today about supporting students’ well-being during uncertain times.