UTA's 130th Anniversary

130 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND COUNTING

Our anniversary year was filled with unforgettable events and so many more opportunities to celebrate 130 years of UTA. Visit the virtual timeline to see UTA's history in photos, from our humble beginnings in 1895 as Arlington College to the No. 1 rated university in North Texas that we are today.

Happy Birthday, UTA!

Birthday wishes from the UTA community

How We Celebrated

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Limited-edition Anniversary Gear

We launched an exclusive branded merchandise collection that brought Maverick pride to life in fresh and meaningful ways. At the heart of the collection were standout pieces like custom hand-stitched cowboy boots, a commemorative UTA Tower building brick set, and a line of tartan products designed by a UTA student.

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130 Birthday Bash at Brazos

The highlight of the University’s yearlong celebration brought students, faculty, and staff together in Brazos Park for cupcakes, ice cream, and a peek into UTA’s storied history that has built it into the community pillar it is today. Read the press release.

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New Fight Song

Department of Music faculty and songwriting students rewrote UTA's fight song. The UTA Marching Band debuted the school’s new fight song during the annual MavsMeet Kickoff.

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UTA Magazine Anniversary Edition

We created a very special issue of UTA Magazine to celebrate our 130th anniversary. Read about UTA's history, enjoy Mav memories, and take a trip through the photo archives.

130 Seconds With...

We got to know Mavericks from all generations in 130 seconds.