UTA In The News — Thursday, June 26, 2025
Heat Wave
Extreme temperatures and heavy precipitation can cause significant damage to roadways, UTA’s Suyun Paul Ham wrote for The Conversation. The story was republished by Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, DW Broadcasting and Patch.com.
Music Therapy
According to research from The University of Texas at Arlington, music therapy helps patients manage a wide range of physical and emotional problems, reported AOL and MSN.
Chronic Pain
Research from UTA revealed that rural Americans are likelier to develop chronic pain than their urban counterparts, a trend exacerbated by limited access to health care, age, and economic status. This story continues to gain traction. KAVU and Kaiser Family Foundation Health News are the latest to share the story, originally published by The Texas Tribune.
Microgrids
Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have embarked on an innovative exploration aimed at redefining the precision and reliability of microgrid control, reported Bioengineer and ScienMag.
Successful Alumni
UTA graduates Tom and Kevin Le turned their degrees into success when they created Luraco Technologies, a successful massage chair maker. The two brothers hold nearly 50 patents for their inventions, reported Hoodline and the City of Arlington.
Athletics’ New Era
UTA Athletics Director Jon Fagg said he is excited about the future of college sports in the wake of the historic settlement with the NCAA that allows college athletes to be paid, reported the Dallas Observer.
Plastic Pollution
A study from UTA showed that the lung tissue of birds had high levels of microplastics and nanoplastics, including types of plastic such as chlorinated polyethylene and butadiene rubber, reported Indonesia’s Betahita and Teras.
Hiring Freeze
Prompted by federal directives restricting funding, a staff hiring freeze at the University of Texas at Arlington will take effect July 3, reported the Fort Worth Report and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.